Transitioning from a postgraduate training program to practice
When transitioning from a postgraduate training program to practice, you'll need to inform CMPA to ensure you are appropriately protected.
Update your protection information
When you transition from a postgraduate training program to practice, you need to update your membership status using the Protection information form. To update your protection information:
- Add an end date to your current protection.
- Select “Add another.”
- Enter your new type of work (TOW) code*.
- Select the applicable province/territory of your new practice.
- Enter the start date of your new practice.
- Add licensing details if applicable.
*Refer to Fees and payment methods for a full listing of type of work codes and descriptions.
Please contact CMPA if you require assistance.
Payment deferral option
Physicians who are transitioning from postgraduate training to practice can defer payment of their CMPA membership fees for up to 6 months. Members who wish to take advantage of this service must call us to speak with a CMPA representative. If approved, members will make their fee payment in one lump sum, in the same calendar year as the transition.
The deferred pre-authorized debit must take place within the first 6 months of practice and no later than December 20 of the same calendar year. If you are not currently paying your fee by monthly pre-authorized debit, please update your payment method online (sign in required).
Note: This payment option does not apply to physicians in other forms of transition.
Additional information
Your CMPA membership and mutuality
CMPA is a mutual defence organization – not an insurance company. When physicians join the CMPA, they agree to collectively share the costs, risks, and benefits of their CMPA membership. Members are eligible for assistance for matters related to the practice of medicine, and, in return, they commit to mutuality, including the expectation to practise in a manner consistent with the values of the medical profession, and to take an active role to improve the quality of care and help prevent future medico-legal events. They also commit to act in accordance with the existing obligations of the CMPA By-law and other obligations determined by the Association’s member-elected Council.
