What's New

Premises Inspection

Council approves non-hospital premises inspection regulation


Third Party Reports

Revised policy contains new information


Consultations: Provide Your Feedback

Under review: Ultrasound for Non-Medical Reasons policy; Female Circumcision, Excision and Infibulation policy; Block Fees and Uninsured Services policy; Disclosure of Harm policy; QA Regulation amendments


Council Updates

A brief overview of items and actions at the November 19/20 Council Meeting


Physicians and Health Emergencies

New policy sets out expectations of physicians during health emergencies, including pandemics


Registering Success

The College issued 3,467 certificates of registration in 2008 – the most ever.


For the Public

Methadone Fact Sheet

The MMT Program Fact Sheet provides answers to commonly asked questions about the methadone program for the treatment of opioid dependence.


Steps to Improve Patient Safety

A comprehensive initiative aimed at regulating cosmetic surgery and other out-of-hospital facilities to protect patients.


Discipline Committee Decisions

Recent results of discipline hearings into allegations of professional misconduct and incompetence.


Discipline Committee Schedule


Information about the complaints process


Travelling Abroad?

Certification of registration for Foreign Embassy Medical Forms


For Physicians

Recognition of Certification without Examination Issued by CFPC

New pathways to CPSO registration


Academic Registration

For assistant, associate or full professors


H1N1 Flu Virus

H1N1_squareImportant letter from the Chief Medical Officer of Health; College policy sets out expectations of physicians during a pandemic. Links to online updates for health care providers.


Election Results

Council reps elected in four districts. Bios included.


Quebec physicians applying to work in Ontario

Ontario-Quebec agreement facilitates mobility of doctors between the two provinces.


Incorporation Issuance and Renewal

Application and renewal packages, and notice of shareholder change forms


BBPs – New Mandatory Questions

Information and guidance on the new blood borne pathogen questions on the renewal form


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