Path to Practice Series · Filipe Santos MD

The Practice Eligibility Route, Made Navigable

Everything in the Royal College's PER Guidebook (April 2026) — reorganized as an interactive journey and a searchable reference, so you can find your answer in seconds instead of scrolling a PDF.

Your specialty:

NOT SURE IF YOUR DISCIPLINE IS A PRIMARY SPECIALTY? Check any discipline — e.g., "Cardiology"

Start by selecting your specialty

Choose your specialty from the list above — or type any discipline in the checker if you're not sure — to open your personalized PER guide: the step-by-step journey, training requirements, exam timing, deadlines, and the official Specialty Training Requirements (STR) for your specialty.

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Personalized guidance for your PER application

Need help understanding if your training matches the Specialty Training Requirements, or reviewing and preparing your transcripts and documents? Book a consultation for guidance specific to your file.

Content adapted from the Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada's Practice Eligibility Route Guidebook (Credentials Unit, March 2026; information current as of April 10, 2026). This is an independent educational tool by Filipe Santos MD, not affiliated with or endorsed by the Royal College. Requirements change and every application is reviewed individually — final decisions rest solely with the Royal College. Always verify current requirements at royalcollege.ca or [email protected] before acting.