About Us

The College of Physicians and Surgeons of Newfoundland and Labrador regulates the practice of medicine in the public interest.

It is governed by a 14 member Council, which includes the Registrar as an ex-officio member. Of the remaining 13 members, seven are licensed medical practitioners elected by their peers, two are licensed medical practitioners appointed by the Minister of Health and Community Services, and four are public members who are also appointed by the minister.

The role of the College includes:

Licensing
Registration
Complaints investigation and resolution
Discipline
Quality Assurance, including the Atlantic Provinces Medical Peer Review
Setting standards of practice and establishing guidelines
Professional Medicial Incorporation, and,
Revalidation

For further information regarding the Medical Board, please select from the following links:

What We Do

History

Legislation

Members of the College

Complaints