OET for Doctors in Canada: MCC and Provincial Requirements

For international medical graduates (IMGs) aiming to practice in Canada, proving English language proficiency is a crucial step in the licensing process. The Medical Council of Canada (MCC) and provincial medical regulatory authorities accept the OET Medicine version.

This guide explains how OET fits into the Canadian medical pathway.

The Canadian Medical Licensure Pathway

To practice medicine in Canada, IMGs must follow these steps:

1. Confirm Eligibility: Verify that your medical degree is from an approved school.
2. Submit Credentials: Send credentials to MCC through physiciansapply.ca.
3. Pass Exams: Pass the MCCQE Part I and the National Assessment Collaboration (NAC) Examination.
4. Language Proficiency: Prove English or French language proficiency.
5. Apply for Residency: Apply through CARMS (Canadian Resident Matching Service) or provincial practice ready assessment programs.

OET Medicine Score Requirements in Canada

While the MCCQE exams are national, language proficiency requirements are governed by individual Provincial Medical Regulatory Authorities (PMRAs). Most provinces accept OET Medicine with the following minimum benchmarks:

• Listening: 350 (Grade B)
• Reading: 350 (Grade B)
• Speaking: 350 (Grade B)
• Writing: 350 (Grade B)

Provinces accepting OET Medicine include British Columbia (CPSBC), Alberta (CPSA), Saskatchewan (CPSS), Ontario (CPSO), and Nova Scotia (CPSNS).

Releasing OET Results to Canada

When booking your exam, make sure you configure your OET account portal settings to share your results directly with the Medical Council of Canada (MCC) and your target provincial college. This ensures verification is processed without delays.