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Update on 2023 Examinations

Who:
All candidates will sit the 2023 written and applied exam in person at one of our regional examination centres.

When:
Spring specialty examination schedule for 2023

Fall specialty examination schedule for 2023

Where:
Spring 2023: Regional written hotel exam sites in Canada

Fall 2023: Regional written hotel exam sites in Canada

How:
A computer based platform

For further details, please see our Frequently Asked Questions.


Update on 2024 Examinations

Who:
All candidates will sit the 2024 written and applied exam in person at one of our regional examination centres.

When:
Spring specialty examination schedule for 2024
Fall specialty examination schedule for 2024

Where:
Regional written exam centres in Canada

How:
A computer based platform

For further details, please see our Frequently Asked Questions.


 

Deadline to apply for training and/or practice assessment
  • Spring exams
    April 30 of the year before you write the exam
  • Fall exams
    August 31 of the year before you write the exam
Candidates will be required to apply via the newly launched Credentials/e-booking system.
Deadline to apply for continued training assessment
(after Surgical Foundations and before final surgical specialty exam) **For surgical specialties only
  • Spring exams
    April 30 of the year before you intend to write your final surgical specialty exam
  • Fall exams
    August 31 of the year before you write the exam

    *This includes Surgical Foundations and any other surgical specialty that has moved to the fall
Candidates will be required to apply for exam eligibility via the Credentials/e-booking system for Surgical Foundations first followed by the surgical primary specialty.
Competence Committees
  • Spring exams
    3-4 months before CCTs are returned to Credentials Unit
  • Fall exams
    3-4 months before CCTs are returned to Credentials Unit
Competence Committees will be required to convene to determine the exam readiness of the candidates.
Confirmation Completion of Training (CCTs) are sent to PGME
  • Spring exams
    Mid-August of the year before the exam
  • Fall exams
    January 15 of the year of the exam
The Credentials Unit sends a spreadsheet(s) with a list of names for PGME to confer exam readiness.
Confirmation Completion of Training (CCTs) to be returned to Credentials Unit
  • Spring exams
    Early September of the year before the exam
  • Fall exams
    February 15 of the year of the exam
The Credentials Unit is to receive signed spreadsheet(s) from PGME to be able to issue exam eligibility rulings.
Exam Eligibility Rulings Rulings are processed and sent in batches as soon as CCTs are returned to the Credentials Unit.Credentials/booking system will issue exam eligibility rulings to candidates.
Deadline to register for exams Candidates will be required to register and pay for the examination using the e-booking system.

Exam deadlines

Deadline to register for exams
  • Spring exams
    November 4 of the year before you write the exam
  • Fall exams
    April 15 of the year you take the exam

The centre you choose for the written examination will be the same centre for the applied examination. Please note that changes to your exam centre locations will be not be allowed once exam registration closes.

Deadline to request exam accommodation
  • Spring exams
    November 4
  • Fall exams
    April 15
Deadline to withdraw from exams

The Royal College has re-instated the pre-Covid standard policy on withdrawals from examinations:

Candidates who withdraw from the examination, or do not appear at the examination, will have been considered to have used one year of eligibility, unless granted a deferral pursuant to the deferral of examination eligibility policy. 

Notification of withdrawal must be received by the Royal College at least twenty (20) business days before the first component of the examination. Upon receipt, 50% of the examination fees will be refunded.

Notification of withdrawal less than twenty (20) business days before the examination will result in no refund of the fees.

Spring exam dates

Spring specialty examination schedule for 2023

Fall exam dates

Fall specialty examination schedule for 2023

Deadline to request a formal review

30 days after the date on the Summary of Performance.

Deadline to request a renewal of eligibility

Spring exams: July 20
Fall exams: November 30

Dates for Posting Exam Results

Dates are different for each specialty. See list here.

Exam dates

Exam dates and times are subject to change. Confirmation of written appointment will be sent via email one month before the 2023 exams. Confirmation of applied appointment will be sent via email approximately two to four weeks before the 2023 exams.

Note: Due to the complexities of scheduling candidates, your scheduled date and time to attend the exam cannot be changed. All eligible candidates will be scheduled for each exam component according to the application deadline and the Royal College’s capacity. No candidate shall be granted a request to select a specific date or date range and/or time of their exam(s) unless specific conditions have been met (see policy).

Spring 2023 Examinations Dates

(Updated February 6, 2023)

Registration deadline
The deadline for registration for Spring 2023 examinations is November 4, 2022

When: Spring examinations 2023

Please note:

Please book off all the scheduled dates posted for your specialty exam as you must be available to write on all of the published dates (e.g. both April 7 and April 8). All Spring written exams have been scheduled as AM sessions, local time. Registration opens at 8:15am and the written exam is from 9am-12pm, unless otherwise noted.

Spring 2023
SPECIALTYCOMPONENTEXAM DATE(S)
Anatomical Pathology  Written***Monday, April 3, 2023
Tuesday, April 4, 2023
 Applied*Tuesday, May 16, 2023
AnesthesiologyWrittenWednesday, September 28, 2022
Thursday, September 29, 2022
 AppliedTuesday, April 18 to Wednesday, April 19, 2023
Cardiac SurgeryWrittenThursday, March 30, 2023
Friday, March 31, 2023
 AppliedTuesday, June 13, 2023
Cardiology Pediatric**WrittenTuesday, March 28, 2023
Wednesday, March 29, 2023
 AppliedTuesday, June 20, 2023
DermatologyWrittenThursday, March 30, 2023
Friday, March 31, 2023
 AppliedMonday, June 5, 2023
Diagnostic RadiologyWrittenThursday, March 23, 2023
Friday, March 24, 2023
 AppliedMonday, May 29, 2023
Emergency MedicineWrittenThursday, March 9, 2023
Friday, March 10, 2023
 AppliedTuesday, June 6, 2023
General Internal MedicineWrittenTuesday, March 28, 2023
Wednesday, March 29, 2023
 AppliedN/A
General PathologyWritten***Monday, April 3, 2023
Tuesday, April 4, 2023
 Applied*Tuesday, May 16, 2023
General SurgeryWrittenThursday, March 16, 2023
Friday, March 17, 2023
 AppliedThursday, May 25, 2023
Geriatric MedicineWrittenTuesday, March 28, 2023
Wednesday, March 29, 2023
 AppliedN/A
Hematological PathologyWrittenTuesday, March 21, 2023
Wednesday, March 22, 2023
 AppliedThursday, April 20, 2023
Internal MedicineWrittenTuesday, February 28, 2023
Wednesday, March 1, 2023
 Applied - English

Applied - French
Monday, May 1 to Friday, May 5, 2023

Tuesday, May 2 to Wednesday, May 3, 2023
Medical Genetics and GenomicsWrittenThursday, March 30, 2023
Friday, March 31, 2023
 AppliedFriday, May 19, 2023
Medical MicrobiologyWrittenTuesday, March 21, 2023
Wednesday, March 22, 2023
 AppliedThursday, May 18, 2023
NeurologyWrittenMonday, April 3, 2023
Tuesday, April 4, 2023
 AppliedWednesday, May 31, 2023
NeuropathologyWrittenThursday, March 30, 2023
Friday, March 31, 2023
 AppliedTuesday, April 25, 2023
NeurosurgeryWrittenThursday, March 30, 2023
Friday, March 31, 2023
 AppliedWednesday, June 14, 2023
Nuclear MedicineWrittenMonday, April 3, 2023
Tuesday, April 4, 2023
 AppliedWednesday, April 26, 2023
Obstetrics & Gynecology*WrittenTuesday, March 7, 2023
Wednesday, March 8, 2023
 AppliedTuesday, May 9, 2023
OphthalmologyWrittenThursday, March 23, 2023
Friday, March 24, 2023
 AppliedFriday, June 9, 2023
Orthopedic SurgeryWrittenThursday, March 30, 2023
Friday, March 31, 2023
 AppliedWednesday, May 24, 2023
PediatricsWrittenTuesday, March 14, 2023
Wednesday, March 15, 2023
 AppliedWednesday, June 7 to Thursday, June 8, 2023
Physical Medicine & RehabilitationWrittenMonday, April 3, 2023
Tuesday, April 4, 2023
 AppliedFriday, June 2, 2023
Plastic SurgeryWrittenTuesday, March 21, 2023
Wednesday, March 22, 2023
 AppliedMonday, April 24, 2023
PsychiatryWrittenThursday, March 2, 2023
 AppliedWednesday, May 10 to Friday, May 12, 2023
Public Health & Preventive MedicineWrittenTuesday, March 28, 2023
Wednesday, March 29, 2023
 AppliedWednesday, May 17, 2023
Radiation OncologyWritten***Thursday, March 9, 2023
Friday, March 10, 2023
 Applied*Thursday, April 27, 2023
Respirology (adult)**WrittenTuesday, March 28, 2023
Wednesday, March 29, 2023
 AppliedFriday, June 16, 2023
Rheumatology (adult)WrittenFriday, March 3, 2023
 AppliedThursday, June 15, 2023
Vascular SurgeryWrittenFriday, March 3, 2023
 AppliedFriday, April 14, 2023

*Last traditional cohort. Competence by Design (CBD) cohort will sit their exam in Fall 2023.
**First CBD cohort.
***Last traditional cohort and first CBD cohort will sit their exam.

Where (Spring 2023)

All candidates will sit the 2023 written and applied exam in person at one of our regional examination centres in Canada:

LIST OF REGIONAL CENTERS SPRING 2023 EXAMINATIONS
SITEEXAM SITE
VANCOUVER,
British Columbia
Pan Pacific Vancouver
999 Canada Place #300,
Vancouver, BC V6C 3B5
604-662-8111
CALGARY,
Alberta
Hilton Garden Inn Calgary Downtown
711 4th Street SE,
Calgary, AB T2G 1N3
587-352-2020
EDMONTON,
Alberta

The Westin Edmonton
10135 100th Street NW
Edmonton, AB, T5J 0N7
780-426-3636

March 2-3 & March 23-24 only:
Delta Hotels by Marriott Edmonton Centre Suites
10222 102 Street NW,
Edmonton, AB T5J 4C5
780-429-3900

SASKATOON,
Saskatchewan

Sheraton Cavalier Saskatoon Hotel
612 Spadina Crescent East,
Saskatoon, SK S7K 3G9
306-652-6770

March 23 –31 only:
Delta Hotels by Marriott Saskatoon Downtown
405 20th St E,
Saskatoon, SK S7K 6X6
306-665-3322

WINNIPEG,
Manitoba

Written Exams
RBC Convention Centre Winnipeg
375 York Avenue,
Winnipeg, MB R3C 3J3
204-956-1720

Applied Exams
Delta Hotels by Marriott Winnipeg
350 St. Mary Ave
Winnipeg, MB R3C 3J2
204-942-0551

SUDBURY,
Ontario

Quality Inn & Conference Centre Downtown
390 Elgin Street South,
Sudbury, ON P3B 1B1
705-675-1273
THUNDER BAY,
Ontario
Delta Hotels by Marriott Thunder Bay
2240 Sleeping Giant Parkway
Thunder Bay, ON P7A 0E7
807-344-0777
OTTAWA,
Ontario
Ottawa Marriott Hotel
100 Kent Street,
Ottawa, ON K1P 5R7
613-238-1122
KINGSTON,
Ontario

Holiday Inn Kingston-Waterfront
2 Princess St,
Kingston, ON K7L 1A2
613-549-8400

April 3-4 only:
Residence Inn by Marriott Kingston Water's Edge
7 Earl Street,
Kingston, ON K7L 0A4
613-544-4888

TORONTO,
Ontario

February 28-March 31 Written Exams
One King West Hotel
1 King Street West,
Toronto, ON M5H 1A1
416-548-8100

April 3-4 Written Only & All Applied Exams
Sheraton Centre Toronto Hotel
123 Queen Street West
Toronto Ontario M5H 3K6
416-947-4807

HAMILTON,
Ontario
Sheraton Hamilton Hotel
116 King St W,
Hamilton, ON L8P 4V3
905-317-4531
LONDON,
Ontario

Four Points by Sheraton London
1150 Wellington Road,
London, ON N6E 1M3
519-681-0600

March 30-31 only:
Ivey Spencer Leadership Centre
551 Windermere Road,
London, ON N5X 2T1
519-679-4546

May 1-4 only:
Delta Hotels by Marriott, London Armouries
325 Dundas Street
London, ON N6B 1T9
519-679-6111

MONTREAL,
Quebec

Le Westin Montreal
270 Rue Saint-Antoine Ouest,
Montréal, QC H2Y 0A3
514-380-3333

June 13-16 only:
Sheraton Montreal Airport Hotel
555 Boulevard McMillan,
Montréal, QC H9P 1B7
514-631-2411

SHERBROOKE,
Quebec
Delta Hotels by Marriott Sherbrooke
Conference Center
2685 Rue King Ouest
Sherbrooke, QC, J1L 1C1
819-822-1989
QUEBEC CITY
Quebec
Delta Hotels by Marriott Quebec
690 Boulevard René-Lévesque E,
Québec, QC G1R 5A8
418-647-1717
HALIFAX,
Nova Scotia
Four Points by Sheraton Halifax
1496 Hollis Street,
Halifax, NS B3J 3Z1
902-423-4444
FREDERICTON,
New Brunswick
Delta Hotels by Marriott Fredericton
225 Woodstock Rd,
Fredericton, NB E3B 2H8
506-457-7000
ST. JOHN’S,
Newfoundland
Sheraton Hotel Newfoundland
115 Cavendish Square,
St. John's, NL A1C 3K2
709-726-4980

 

How

  • All candidates will sit the 2023 written and applied exam in person at one of our regional examination centres.
  • Written exams, both multiple-choice and short-answer formats, will be on a computer-based platform.
  • Applied/oral exams will be delivered virtually as well. There will be no paper-based exams.
  • Using a Royal College-issued laptop, candidates will log into an online exam platform at their designated exam centre to take their exams. Onsite invigilators will be on hand at exam centres to provide support for technological issues (hardware and software).
  • For the applied component, the candidate and examiners will interact on a virtual platform in 2023; they will not be in-person and face-to-face. More details on the format of each specialty’s applied exam are available in the Information by Discipline section.

Note: The 2024 exam calendars will be posted at a later date.

 
Contact us:
candidates@royalcollege.ca; Telephone: toll-free 1-800-668-3740 ext. 278 or 419 or 613-730-6278; Fax: 613-730-8261

We recognize exams are a stressful experience and that we are in unprecedented times. The Royal College is committed to communicating with you in a respectful, professional and civil manner. Similarly, we ask the same courtesy is provided to our employees. Thank you!

Fall 2023 Examinations Dates

(Updated: February 3, 2023)

Reminder

Exam dates and times are subject to change. Confirmation of written appointment will be sent via email one month before the 2023 exams. Confirmation of applied appointment will be sent via email approximately two to four weeks before the 2023 exams.

Note: Due to the complexities of scheduling candidates, your scheduled date and time to attend the exam cannot be changed. All eligible candidates will be scheduled for each exam component according to the application deadline and the Royal College’s capacity. No candidate shall be granted a request to select a specific date or date range and/or time of their exam(s) unless specific conditions have been met (see policy).

Registration deadline
The deadline for registration for Fall 2023 examinations is April 15, 2023

When: Fall examinations 2023

Please note: Please book off all the scheduled dates posted for your specialty exam as you must be available to write on all of the published dates (e.g. both September 12 and September 13). All Fall written exams have been scheduled as AM sessions, local time. Registration opens at 8:15am and the written exam is from 9am-12pm, unless otherwise noted.

Fall 2023
SPECIALTYCOMPONENTEXAM DATE(S)
Adolescent Medicine*WrittenTuesday, September 12, 2023
Wednesday, September 13, 2023
 AppliedN/A
Anatomical PathologyWrittenSpring 2023
 Applied*Tuesday, October 17, 2023
AnesthesiologyWrittenThursday, September 28, 2023
Friday, September 29, 2023
 AppliedSpring 2024
Cardiology (adult)WrittenThursday, September 28, 2023
Friday, September 29, 2023
 AppliedMonday, October 23, 2023 and Tuesday, October 24, 2023
Child and Adolescent Psychiatry*WrittenTuesday, October 3, 2023
 AppliedN/A
Clinical Immunology & Allergy*WrittenWednesday, August 23, 2023
 AppliedFriday, November 17, 2023
Clinical Pharmacology & Toxicology*WrittenWednesday, September 27, 2023
 AppliedN/A
Colorectal SurgeryWrittenTuesday, October 3, 2023
 AppliedN/A
Critical Care MedicineWrittenTuesday, September 19, 2023
Wednesday, September 20, 2023
 AppliedN/A
Developmental PediatricsWrittenTuesday, October 3, 2023
 AppliedN/A
Endocrinology & MetabolismWrittenWednesday, September 27, 2023
 AppliedN/A
Forensic PathologyWrittenWednesday, September 27, 2023
 AppliedN/A
Forensic PsychiatryWrittenTuesday, October 3, 2023
 AppliedN/A
GastroenterologyWrittenMonday, August 21, 2023
Tuesday, August 22, 2023
 AppliedTuesday, November 7, 2023
General PathologyWrittenSpring 2023
 Applied*Tuesday, October 17, 2023
General Surgical OncologyWrittenTuesday, September 12, 2023
Wednesday, September 13, 2023
 AppliedN/A
Geriatric Psychiatry*WrittenWednesday, October 4, 2023
 AppliedN/A
Gynecologic OncologyWrittenThursday, September 7, 2023
Friday, September 8, 2023
 AppliedN/A
Gynecologic Reproductive Endocrinology & InfertilityWrittenWednesday, October 4, 2023
 AppliedN/A
HematologyWrittenTuesday, October 3, 2023
Wednesday, October 4, 2023
 AppliedThursday, November 2, 2023
Infectious DiseasesWrittenThursday, September 21, 2023
Friday, September 22, 2023
 AppliedN/A
Interventional RadiologyWrittenWednesday, September 27, 2023
 AppliedN/A
Maternal-Fetal MedicineWrittenTuesday, September 12, 2023
Wednesday, September 13, 2023
 AppliedN/A
Medical BiochemistryWrittenThursday, September 7, 2023
Friday, September 8, 2023
 AppliedN/A
Medical OncologyWrittenTuesday, September 12, 2023
Wednesday, September 13, 2023
 AppliedN/A
Neonatal-Perinatal Medicine*WrittenTuesday, September 19, 2023
Wednesday, September 20, 2023
 AppliedN/A
NephrologyWrittenThursday, September 21, 2023
Friday, September 22, 2023
 AppliedN/A
NeuroradiologyWrittenWednesday, October 4, 2023
 AppliedN/A
Neurosurgery*WrittenThursday, September 28, 2023
Friday, September 29, 2023
 AppliedSpring 2025
Obstetrics & Gynecology*WrittenThursday, September 7, 2023
Friday, September 8, 2023
 AppliedSpring 2024
Occupational MedicineWrittenThursday, September 7, 2023
Friday, September 8, 2023
 AppliedN/A
Otolaryngology–Head & Neck SurgeryWrittenThursday, August 24, 2023
Friday, August 25, 2023
 AppliedTuesday, November 14, 2023
Pain MedicineWrittenThursday, September 21, 2023
Friday, September 22, 2023
 AppliedN/A
Palliative MedicineWrittenThursday, September 7, 2023
Friday, September 8, 2023
 AppliedN/A
Pediatric Emergency MedicineWrittenThursday, September 21, 2023
Friday, September 22, 2023
 AppliedN/A
Pediatric Hematology/OncologyWrittenTuesday, September 19, 2023
Wednesday, September 20, 2023
 AppliedN/A
Pediatric RadiologyWrittenWednesday, October 4, 2023
 AppliedN/A
Pediatric Surgery*WrittenWednesday, August 23, 2023
 AppliedWednesday, November 15, 2023
Radiation OncologyWrittenSpring 2023
 Applied*Wednesday, October 18, 2023
Respirology (pediatric)*WrittenWednesday, August 23, 2023
 AppliedThursday, November 9, 2023
Rheumatology (pediatric)WrittenTuesday, September 12, 2023
Wednesday, September 13, 2023
 AppliedN/A
Surgical FoundationsWrittenThursday, September 14, 2023
Friday, September 15, 2023
 AppliedN/A
Thoracic SurgeryWrittenWednesday, October 4, 2023
 AppliedFriday, November 3, 2023
UrologyWrittenTuesday, August 29, 2023
Wednesday, August 30, 2023
 AppliedMonday, November 6, 2023
*First CBD cohort.


Where (Fall 2023)

All candidates will sit the 2023 written and applied exam in person at one of our regional examination centres in Canada:

LIST OF REGIONAL CENTERS FALL 2023 EXAMINATIONS
SITEEXAM SITE
VANCOUVER,
British Columbia
Pan Pacific Vancouver
999 Canada Place #300,
Vancouver, BC V6C 3B5
604-662-811
CALGARY,
Alberta
Hilton Garden Inn Calgary Downtown
711 4th Street SE,
Calgary, AB T2G 1N3
587-352-202
EDMONTON,
Alberta

The Westin Edmonton
10135 100th Street NW
Edmonton, AB, T5J 0N7
780-426-3636

SASKATOON,
Saskatchewan

Sheraton Cavalier Saskatoon Hotel
612 Spadina Crescent East,
Saskatoon, SK S7K 3G9
306-652-677

WINNIPEG,
Manitoba

Written Exams
RBC Convention Centre Winnipeg
375 York Avenue,
Winnipeg, MB R3C 3J3
204-956-1720

Applied Exams
Delta Hotels by Marriott Winnipeg
350 St. Mary Ave
Winnipeg, MB R3C 3J2
204-942-0551

SUDBURY,
Ontario

Quality Inn & Conference Centre Downtown
390 Elgin Street South,
Sudbury, ON P3B 1B1
705-675-1273
THUNDER BAY,
Ontario
Delta Hotels by Marriott Thunder Bay
2240 Sleeping Giant Parkway
Thunder Bay, ON P7A 0E7
807-344-0777
OTTAWA,
Ontario
Ottawa Marriott Hotel
100 Kent Street,
Ottawa, ON K1P 5R7
613-238-1122
KINGSTON,
Ontario

Holiday Inn Kingston-Waterfront
2 Princess St,
Kingston, ON K7L 1A2
613-549-8400

September 28-29 only:
Four Points by Sheraton Kingston
285 King Street East
Kingston, ON K7L 3B1
613-544-4434

TORONTO,
Ontario

All Written Exams
August 21-September 29
Beanfield Centre
105 Princes' Blvd
Toronto, ON M6K 3C3
416-263-3000

October 3-4
Enercare Centre
100 Princes’ Blvd
Toronto, ON M6K 3C3
416-263-3000

All Applied Exams
Sheraton Centre Toronto Hotel
123 Queen Street West
Toronto Ontario M5H 2M9
416-361-1000

HAMILTON,
Ontario
Sheraton Hamilton Hotel
116 King St W,
Hamilton, ON L8P 4V3
905-529-5515
LONDON,
Ontario

All Written Exams
Four Points by Sheraton London
1150 Wellington Road,
London, ON N6E 1M3
519-681-0600

All Applied Exams
Delta Hotels by Marriott, London Armouries
325 Dundas Street
London, ON N6B 1T9
519-679-611

MONTREAL,
Quebec

Le Westin Montreal
270 Rue Saint-Antoine Ouest,
Montréal, QC H2Y 0A3
514-380-3333

September 14-15 and 21-22 only:
Marriott Montreal Airport In-Terminal Hotel
800 Place Leigh-Capreol,
Dorval, QC H4Y 0A4
514-636-6700

SHERBROOKE,
Quebec
Delta Hotels by Marriott Sherbrooke Conference Center
2685 Rue King Ouest
Sherbrooke, QC, J1L 1C1
819-822-1989
QUEBEC CITY,
Quebec
Delta Hotels by Marriott Quebec
690 Boulevard René-Lévesque E,
Québec, QC G1R 5A8
418-647-1717
HALIFAX,
Nova Scotia
Four Points by Sheraton Halifax
1496 Hollis Street,
Halifax, NS B3J 3Z1
902-423-4444
FREDERICTON,
New Brunswick
Delta Hotels by Marriott Fredericton
225 Woodstock Rd,
Fredericton, NB E3B 2H8
506-457-7000
ST. JOHN’S,
Newfoundland
Sheraton Hotel Newfoundland
115 Cavendish Square,
St. John's, NL A1C 3K2
709-726-4980