College of Physicians and Surgeons of Ontario

The College of Physicians and Surgeons of Ontario is the governing body for medical doctors in Ontario.

Upon graduation from medical schools in Canadaor abroad, new doctors in the province must pass the conditions set by this college to officially and legally practice medicine.

The college issues certificates of registration for all doctors to allow them to practise medicine as well as:

• monitors and maintains standards of practice via assessment and remediation
• investigates complaints against doctors
• disciplines those found guilty of professional misconduct and/or incompetence

The CPSO's power is derived from Regulated Health Professions Act (RHPA), Health Professions Procedural Code under RHPA and the Medicine Act. The college is based in Toronto.

External link

• College of Physicians and Surgeons of Ontario

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