What is a PEAP and why do I need one?
To obtain an unrestricted postgraduate medical education certificate of registration (educational license) from the College of Physicians and Surgeons of Ontario (CPSO). International Medical Graduates (IMGs) must complete the Pre-Entry Assessment Program (PEAP) as a condition of licensure. The PEAP is an assessment process that evaluates IMGs to determine whether they can function at the appointed level of training. It is normally between 4 to 12 weeks in duration. Assessment is to take place in a supervised clinical, multidisciplinary environment where there is patient input on an ongoing basis. Assessors are to ensure that candidates are: mentally competent to practice medicine; able to practice with decency, integrity and honesty and in accordance with the law; have sufficient knowledge, skill and judgment to engage in postgraduate medical training as authorized by the educational license; can communicate effectively and display an appropriate professional attitude. For further inf
