Get a medical licence

All physicians must be registered through the Yukon Medical Council to practice medicine in the Yukon. You can apply to be included in the following registers.

Medical (family) / Medical Specialist Licence

There are 2 streams to apply to practice independently as a family physician or Medical specialist:

Stream 1 – CFTA Route to Licensure (you are already fully independently licenced in another Canadian jurisdiction) Apply here.

Stream 2 – First Time Licensure (You do not currently hold a licence elsewhere in Canada, i.e.: new graduates) Apply here.

Locum Licence (available to CFTA applicants only)

Apply to practice independently as a locum for a family physician or a medical specialist.  Apply here.

** The locum licence is valid for one 3-month period per licensing year and cannot be renewed or extended. If you are planning to do various locums throughout the year, you must apply to be on the Medical or Medical Specialist Registers.

 Educational register

Apply if you’re a medical student or post-grad (resident) and have the support of your university to complete an elective in the Yukon. Apply here.

Administrative register

Apply if you intend to practice medicine in an administrative capacity. Email  This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. for more information.

Courtesy register

Apply if you are participating in research or an education program, are providing services to members of a delegation visiting the Yukon, or are practicing medicine temporarily in the Yukon as a member of the Canadian Forces. Email  This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. for more information.

Emergency register

Emergency licences can be issued under limited circumstances. Email  This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. for more information.

Limited practice registers

We do not currently accept applications for limited family practice or limited specialist practice licences. International medical graduates (IMGs) must secure a full medical licence in another jurisdiction before applying for registration in the Yukon.

The Yukon Medical Association advertises job and locum opportunities for physicians in the Yukon.

About international medical graduates:

The Yukon Medical Council is not currently accepting applications for a limited family practice or limited specialist practice licences. This means that all physicians must meet the requirements listed.