The Manitoba Monitored Drug Review Committee (MMDRC) is an advisory committee of experts established by the Manitoba Government in 2013. Members are appointed by the Deputy...
June 21 is Indigenous Peoples Day and this year, we are commemorating it as a pivotal moment in CPSM’s history.
Our commitment to preventing anti-Indigenous racism within...
CPSM issues registration and Certificates of Practice (licenses) for various registration classes, each with its specific registration and licensure criteria, requirements,...
If you are looking for information on mandatory cultural safety and anti-Indigenous racism training, click here.
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The Manitoba AMR Alliance Campaign is a new initiative inviting healthcare providers to join a community of colleagues committed to wise antimicrobial use. The campaign draws...
NOTE: The public consultation closed on February 13, 2026. Some of the documents available during the consultation period may no longer be available to...
Ketamine continues to be a commonly used medication in anesthesia, emergency medicine, chronic pain management, and palliative care.
CPSM and College of Pharmacists of...
Due to a recent case, CPSM reminds registrants of the importance of endometrial sampling as part of a complete workup to rule out endometrial cancer as a cause of...
MEDIA RELEASE
WINNIPEG, MB (December 14, 2021) – The College of Physicians and Surgeons of Manitoba (CPSM) announced a new Standard of Practice for...
COVID-19 Information for Members regarding prescribing
Narcotic and Controlled Drug Prescriptions for Personal Care Home Residents
Prescribing and... https://cpsm.mb.ca/prescribing-practices-program/physician-resources
Nominations closed March 5, 2026
As a self-regulating profession, CPSM’s Council is the leadership body and plays a vital role in setting and guiding our...
https://cpsm.mb.ca/news/nominations-for-2026-council-election-open
Information and Resources Clinical Management of Patients Who are Expected to Die at Home
Physicians play a central role in discussing, planning, and facilitating an expected...
https://cpsm.mb.ca/laws-and-policies/InformationSheets
In June, we celebrate Pride Month to honour diversity, promote inclusion, and support the 2SLGBTQIA+ community to live authentically and without fear of discrimination. It is...
https://cpsm.mb.ca/news/celebrating-pride-month
Detailed information regarding the composition, authority and formal requirements of the Appeal Panel is set out in:
the Terms of Reference of the Executive...
https://cpsm.mb.ca/complaints/committees/appeal-panel
One year ago, I was considered a low-risk physician by CPSM standards. Today, my practice is considered at increased risk.
One year ago, I was in a four-clinician rural...
https://cpsm.mb.ca/news/message-from-the-president
Leadership Opportunities for Indigenous Physicians
Pursuing reconciliation requires listening to the voice of Indigenous Peoples and physicians. Creating better support for...
https://cpsm.mb.ca/about-us/TruthandReconciliation/IndigenousPhysicianLeadership
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Quick Resources
Download a printable checklist for taking a leave of absence
Download a Leave of Absence Reporting Form
ADVICE TO THE PROFESSION ABOUT...
https://cpsm.mb.ca/registration/LeaveofAbsence
Pursuant to The Regulated Health Professions Act, the Council of the College of Physicians and Surgeons of Manitoba has established a Program Review Committee which...
https://cpsm.mb.ca/accredited-programs/the-manitoba-quality-assurance-program-manqap-1
CPSM Standards of Practice for Prescribing Opioids and Benzodiazepines and Z-Drugs came into effect on September 30, 2018, and November 1, 2020, respectively. The College of...
https://cpsm.mb.ca/news/prescribing-supplying-opioids-benzodiazepines-z-drugs-to-travellers-or-snowbirds
WINNIPEG, MB – September 18, 2025 – Today, the College of Physicians and Surgeons of Manitoba (CPSM) released its annual report, summarizing its major...
https://cpsm.mb.ca/news/2024-25-annual-report-a-year-of-transition-and-progress
Letter from the Canadian Hard of Hearing Association (CHHA-MB) to the College of Physicians and Surgeons of Manitoba registrants:
The board of the Manitoba Chapter of the...
https://cpsm.mb.ca/news/accommodating-patients-with-hearing-loss-in-virtual-medicine
CPSM’s annual general meeting was held on Wednesday, June 26. Below is a summary of the meeting:
Minutes from the June 28, 2023 AGM were approved.
The audited financial...
https://cpsm.mb.ca/news/agm-update-2024
A Council election will be held April 16 to May 5. The nomination period was held from February 5 to March 5. We were pleased with the uptake in self-nominations...
https://cpsm.mb.ca/news/election-update-nominations
The Registrar, in addition to the performance of duties and exercise of powers set out in the RHPA, the Regulations, the Bylaws, and any Council Policies, is the Chief Executive...
https://cpsm.mb.ca/laws-and-policies/RegistrarPolicies
May 19 is Family Doctors Day, a day to acknowledge their significant role in patients’ lives and communities.
You may care for an individual for most of their life or...
https://cpsm.mb.ca/news/world-family-doctor-day-2024
FREQUENTLY ACCESSED INFORMATION
Standards of Practice, Practice Directions, and Code of Ethics
Standards of Practice
Practice Directions
Code of Ethics and...
https://cpsm.mb.ca/for-registrants
As a regulatory body, we aim to support values of inclusivity, equality and compassion in the medical profession. For that reason, commemorating Pride Month is important and...
https://cpsm.mb.ca/news/june-is-pride-month
Council
In accordance with The Regulated Health Professions Act, the Council has the responsibility to govern, determine, control, and administer the affairs of the...
https://cpsm.mb.ca/about-us/council
As you may recall, I announced my retirement from CPSM last December. Initially, a year’s notice seemed appropriate, but upon reflection, I realized a year was too long...
https://cpsm.mb.ca/news/registrar-and-ceo-announces-retirement
CPSM’s Prescribing Practices Program is excited to announce new guidance for the prescribing of methadone for analgesia in the context of palliative care, specifically who...
https://cpsm.mb.ca/news/new-guidance-in-hospital-prescribing-of-methadone-for-palliative-care-analgesia
CPSM takes privacy and confidentiality very seriously. We recognize that it is essential to protect the privacy of people involved in the complaints process and we are...
https://cpsm.mb.ca/complaints/complaint-process/privacy-concerns
The Canadian Medical Association Code of Ethics and Professionalism was adopted by the College's Council in June 2019 and is the primary source for the ethical obligations...
https://cpsm.mb.ca/laws-and-policies/code-of-ethics
In trying to assist our members with various issues that may arise during the COVID-19 outbreak we are compiling as list of issues/questions that members have made us aware...
https://cpsm.mb.ca/covid-19-other-info
The grant-funded OAT workshops previously supported by CPSM have now concluded.
The OAT 101: An Introduction to Clinical Practice Workshop is still being...
https://cpsm.mb.ca/prescribing-practices-program/opioid-agonist-treatment-prescriber-training
In June, we announced that mandatory cultural safety and anti-Indigenous training is mandatory for all CPSM registrants by October 31, 2027.
We are pleased with the...
https://cpsm.mb.ca/news/faqs-mandatory-cultural-safety-and-anti-indigenous-racism-training
As you are aware the United States Supreme Court overturned the Roe v Wade decision which had established the constitutional right for women to have an abortion in that...
https://cpsm.mb.ca/news/cpsm-guidance-re-abortions
The Standard of Practice – Practicing Medicine to Eliminate Anti-Indigenous Racism is effective June 21, 2025.
The Standard is the culmination of 16 months of...
https://cpsm.mb.ca/about-us/TruthandReconciliation/StandardofPractice
As an organization where Truth and Reconciliation is a priority, we recognize that true reconciliation starts with each one of us as individuals. Making...
https://cpsm.mb.ca/news/making-space-for-learning-this-national-day-for-truth-and-reconciliation
Effective May 19, the College of Physicians and Surgeons of Manitoba (CPSM) will welcome visitors to our office by appointment only.
To ensure staff are prepared to assist you...
https://cpsm.mb.ca/news/notice-appointments-required-starting-may-19
The new Standard of Practice for Episodic Visits, House Calls, and Walk-in Primary Care is effective November 1, 2022.
The Standard recognizes episodic, house calls, and...
https://cpsm.mb.ca/news/new-standard-of-practice-for-episodic-visits-house-calls-and-walk-in-primary-care
Last year, CPSM Council identified the need to enhance the Council election process. A working group of Council members completed a thorough review of the process. They proposed...
https://cpsm.mb.ca/news/2026-council-election-results
Medical Consultant 0.6 FTE
The Medical Consultant will support CPSM’s Quality and Registration departments by providing expert medical oversight on complex cases. Working...
https://cpsm.mb.ca/about-us/careers
Following 16 months of development by a working group and several consultations with Indigenous organizations, individuals, registrants, partners and the general public,...
https://cpsm.mb.ca/news/practicing-medicine-to-eliminate-anti-indigenous-racism-part-1-understanding-and-acknowledging-racism-exists
In response to concerns raised about optimal diagnosis and management of skin/soft tissue, bone and joint infections, CPSM sought assistance in providing advice to the...
https://cpsm.mb.ca/news/is-cellulitis-part-of-the-differential-diagnosis
The Maternal and Perinatal Health Standards Committee has reviewed several cases of fetal demise in the context of post-date pregnancies, following repeated...
https://cpsm.mb.ca/news/repetitive-admissions-for-decreased-fetal-movements-in-post-date-pregnancies
We acknowledge the environmental stress in our constrained health care system and the enormous pressure this places on our registrants who are dedicated and work hard to provide...
https://cpsm.mb.ca/news/collaborative-care
CPSM has signed the following Memorandums of Understanding with:
The College of Physicians and Surgeons of Ontario respecting Transport Medicine Services
The...
https://cpsm.mb.ca/laws-and-policies/mous
Virtual and phone appointments offer convenience to both patients and physicians, but it is important to remember that these formats are not always accessible or suitable for...
https://cpsm.mb.ca/news/accommodating-in-person-appointments
s. 182(1) The Regulated Health Professions Act provides for the establishment of a Standards Committee which is responsible for supervision of the practice of medicine by...
https://cpsm.mb.ca/standards/central-standards-committee-and-its-subcommittees
Steps to Apply for A Medical Corporation
As set out in The Regulated Health Professions Act, CPSM General Regulation 163/2018 and the Practice Directions of The...
https://cpsm.mb.ca/registration/medical-corporations
Quick Resources
Download a printable checklist for closing or relocating a medical practice.
Download the Closing or Relocating a Medical Practice Reporting...
https://cpsm.mb.ca/registration/closing-or-relocating-a-medical-practice
A message from Manitoba Health, Seniors and Long-Term Care
Case Counts
Manitoba is continuing to see increased cases of measles, with 90 confirmed and 4 probable cases...
https://cpsm.mb.ca/news/responding-to-measles-cases-in-manitoba
CPSM has developed templates to help better equip registrants in complying with the requirements of the Standard of Practice for the Maintenance of Patient Records in All...
https://cpsm.mb.ca/news/templates-for-the-maintenance-of-patient-records
CPSM, in collaboration with other key regulators, is revising prescribing rules as set out by various Standards of Practice and Practice Directions (see Public Consultation:...
https://cpsm.mb.ca/news/reminder-standards-of-practice-for-prescribing-opioids-and-benzodiazepines-z-drugs
Notifying CPSM of any updates and changes that may impact your practice is mandatory under the certificate of practice (license) requirements.
You are given the opportunity to...
https://cpsm.mb.ca/news/disclosure-requirements-and-notice-of-changes
I recently had the pleasure of celebrating the 50th anniversary of the University of Manitoba’s department of family medicine. I was among more than 340...
https://cpsm.mb.ca/news/midyear-message-from-the-dean
Conversion or cancellation
In terms of conversion between classes, this can only occur based on statutory authority.
Full (Practicing) Class...
https://cpsm.mb.ca/registration/LeaveofAbsence/Registration-and-Qualification-Implications
CPSM is aware of the Court of King’s Bench decision made on November 28, 2023, finding Dr. Arcel Bissonnette guilty of five counts of sexual assault under the guise of...
https://cpsm.mb.ca/news/statement-on-criminal-conviction-of-dr-arcel-bissonnette
The new Standard of Practice Prescribing Requirements and the accompanying Practice Direction for Electronic Transmission of Prescriptions are effective June 1, 2024....
https://cpsm.mb.ca/news/reminder-to-prescribers-prescribing-requirement-changes-effective-june-1
Dr. Marina Reinecke is the recipient of the 2021 CPD Educator of the Year Award!
This CPD Award from the Continuing Competency and Assessment office is granted...
https://cpsm.mb.ca/news/dr-marina-reinecke-receives-the-2021-cpd-educator-of-the-year-award
Standard of Practice for Virtual Medicine - Effective November 1, 2021
CPSM Council approved a new Standard of Practice for Virtual Medicine. While virtual...
https://cpsm.mb.ca/telemedicine-virtual-medicine
Q: What is an appropriate window of time I can provide to patients for a virtual appointment?
A: Virtual appointments should be treated with the same consideration as in-person...
https://cpsm.mb.ca/news/atr-what-is-an-appropriate-window-of-time-for-virtual-appointments
With heavy hearts and profound sorrow, we extend our deepest condolences to all the individuals and families affected by the tragic accident on Hwy 1 in Manitoba. As physicians,...
https://cpsm.mb.ca/news/cpsm-statement-on-tragic-highway-collision
A CPSM medical consultant attends the monthly Adult Inquest Review Committee meetings at the Chief Medical Examiners’ Office to review deaths involving prescription...
https://cpsm.mb.ca/prescribing-practices-program/chief-medical-examiners-death-review
New Standard of Practice for Virtual Medicine - Effective November 1, 2021
CPSM Council approved a new Standard of Practice for Virtual Medicine. While virtual...
https://cpsm.mb.ca/news/virtual-medicine
Reconciliation starts with education. This phrase is prominently found on the National Centre for Truth and Reconciliation's (NCTR) website and is CPSM's approach to...
https://cpsm.mb.ca/news/september-30-is-national-day-for-truth-and-reconciliation
The College of Physicians and Surgeons of Manitoba collaborated with MHSAL in the fall of 2017 to apply for a Federal Substance Use and Addictions Program (SUAP) grant to fund a...
https://cpsm.mb.ca/standards/government-funded-programs/substance-use-and-addictions-program-suap
Only registrants with a valid certificate of practice are permitted to practice medicine.
If you plan to continue to engage in practice in some way, even when that does...
https://cpsm.mb.ca/registration/LeaveofAbsence/Practicing-while-on-a-leave-of-absence
Standards of Practice of Medicine
Practice Directions
Quality Improvement Program
Medical Records Guidelines
Infection Prevention and Control in the Physician's Office
MPI...
https://cpsm.mb.ca/for-registrants/info-for-your-practice
The Manitoba government has implemented a cellphone ban in classrooms for the upcoming school year. Physicians may see increased requests for medical exemption notes to permit...
https://cpsm.mb.ca/news/advice-to-the-profession-medical-exemption-notes-for-cellphone-ban-in-classrooms
On behalf of CPSM, I sincerely, thank you for the extraordinary care you continue to provide to patients across Manitoba.
Physician shortages, burnout and stress, and...
https://cpsm.mb.ca/news/message-from-the-registrar
In today's climate, we are dealing with deeply politicized issues. We recognize the distress many registrants are experiencing and the potential impact of discussions occurring...
https://cpsm.mb.ca/news/patient-care-expectations
Actions speak louder than words. If I had to pick a phrase to define 2025, that would be it.
Last year was a year of transition; this year we didn’t just talk about...
https://cpsm.mb.ca/news/year-end-letter-from-the-registrar
June 21 is Indigenous Peoples Day, a day to celebrate and learn more about Indigenous Peoples, places, and experiences. It is a simple step everyone can take on the path to...
https://cpsm.mb.ca/news/indigenous-peoples-day
May 19 is Family Doctors Day and we are pleased to celebrate and acknowledge the significant contributions family physicians make to the health and well-being of Manitobans. As...
https://cpsm.mb.ca/news/may-19-is-family-doctors-day
Manitoba continues to experience very high rates of all reportable sexually transmitted and blood-borne infections (STBBIs), they are among the highest rates in Canada. The...
https://cpsm.mb.ca/news/addressing-the-stbbi-outbreak
The updated Standard of Practice on Collaborative Care became effective June 1.
This standard is the culmination of over two years of development and is substantially...
https://cpsm.mb.ca/news/new-collaborative-care-standard-of-practice-now-in-effect
For information on applying for registration in assessment classes for International Medical Graduates, click here.
If you are thinking of immigrating to Canada, please...
https://cpsm.mb.ca/registration/IMG-resources
All CPSM registrants are required to participate and satisfy the minimum requirements of one of the national licensing body’s continuing professional development (CPD)...
https://cpsm.mb.ca/standards/continuing-professional-development
CPSM requests feedback from the public, registrants, regulated health professions, and other partners on the creation of a new class of registration: Provisional (Other Approved...
https://cpsm.mb.ca/news/public-consultation-proposed-new-registration-class-to-address-urgent-system-needs
CPSM is a statutory body established by an act of the Manitoba Legislature. The Regulated Health Professions Act (RHPA) empowers CPSM to establish criteria for licensure and to...
https://cpsm.mb.ca/registration/overview
WINNIPEG, MB – January 11, 2023 - The College of Physicians and Surgeons of Manitoba (CPSM) announced a Fast-Track Registration pathway today that expedites registration...
https://cpsm.mb.ca/news/fast-track-registration-removes-administrative-burden-for-out-of-province-physicians-to-practice-in-manitoba
CPSM issued an apology to the Anishinaabeg, Anishininewuk, Dakota Oyate, Denesuline, and Nehethowuk, for racism experienced in their medical care in Manitoba.
The apology...
https://cpsm.mb.ca/news/statement-and-apology-on-truth-and-reconciliation-and-indigenous-specific-racism-in-medical-practice
Dear Colleagues,
I hope this message finds you all well. For those who don't know me, I am a family and emergency room physician and I have been practicing in rural Manitoba...
https://cpsm.mb.ca/news/year-end-message-from-the-president
The Manitoba Quality Assurance Program (MANQAP), under the Quality Department of CPSM, establishes standards for –and conducts inspections of– diagnostic and...
https://cpsm.mb.ca/news/would-your-office-pass-a-cpsm-inspection
Like clockwork, five times a year, Dr. Michael Helewa would meet with colleagues to discuss maternal and perinatal mortality and morbidity cases in the province. They would...
https://cpsm.mb.ca/news/a-multidisciplinary-approach-to-maternal-and-perinatal-quality-of-care
CPSM recognizes there are many misconceptions about the role medical regulators play. It is important that we understand, reflect on, and address the concerns that exist about...
https://cpsm.mb.ca/news/debunking-regulatory-myths
The Inquiry Committee is appointed by the Council of CPSM as required by Sections 114 and 115 of The Regulated Health Professions Act. The Committee consists of a CPSM...
https://cpsm.mb.ca/complaints/committees/inquiry-committee
Effective June 25, 2025, the College of Physicians and Surgeons of Manitoba implemented a revised Council Policy on Professional Liability Insurance or Coverage.
One...
https://cpsm.mb.ca/news/cpsm-policy-update-professional-liability-insurance-or-coverage-for-clinical-and-physician-assistants
View a PDF version of this document here
Advice to the Profession
CPSM provides advice to the profession to support registrants in implementing...
https://cpsm.mb.ca/news/advice-to-the-profession-on-the-responsible-use-of-artificial-intelligence-in-the-practice-of-medicine
WINNIPEG, MB – July 2, 2024 – The College of Physicians and Surgeons of Manitoba (CPSM), the medical regulatory body that oversees the practice...
https://cpsm.mb.ca/news/cpsm-announces-leadership-transition-complete
Jump to Family Practice Limited
Jump to Specialty Practice Limited
Jump to Academic - Post Certification Trainee (PCT)
Jump to Academic - Visiting Professor
Jump...
https://cpsm.mb.ca/registration/applying-for-registration/provisional-registration
Jump to Regulated Associate Member – Assessment Candidate – Family Practice
If you hold College of Family Physicians of Canada (CFPC) eligibility, please see...
https://cpsm.mb.ca/registration/applying-for-registration/international-medical-graduates
A Council meeting was held on Wednesday, June 25, 2025. Below are important highlights from the meeting. Council meetings are held four times a year and are open to registrants...
https://cpsm.mb.ca/news/june-council-update-2025
“Publication” means material included on this website and in CPSM newsletter.
The Regulated Health Professions Act provides for publication in two...
https://cpsm.mb.ca/complaints/disciplinary-publications/publication-policies
The Manitoba government has approved amendments to the College of Physicians and Surgeons of Manitoba (CPSM) General Regulation to streamline registration requirements and...
https://cpsm.mb.ca/news/regulatory-changes-made-as-part-of-ongoing-efforts-to-support-better-patient-outcomes
Download a cultural safety and anti-Indigenous training information sheet
As the late Honourable Murray Sinclair once stated, "Education is what got us into this mess,...
https://cpsm.mb.ca/about-us/TruthandReconciliation/AntiIndigenousRacismTraining
CPSM recognizes there are many complex and important issues facing society, both locally and globally and registrants may feel an obligation to respond. As members of a...
https://cpsm.mb.ca/news/advice-to-the-profession-maintaining-professional-obligations-when-engaging-on-public-platforms
To ensure the delivery of safe and quality care, there must always be an identified “Most Responsible Physician” (MRP) for each patient.
Physicians have a...
https://cpsm.mb.ca/news/identifying-the-most-responsible-physician
About CPSM
CPSM self-regulates the medical profession in Manitoba and has done so since 1871. CPSM’s role is to protect the public as consumers of medical care and...
https://cpsm.mb.ca/about-us/role-of-the-college
Greetings to all! I began my term as dean of medicine and dean of the Rady Faculty of Health Sciences in September after seven years as vice-dean, research in the faculty. As a...
https://cpsm.mb.ca/news/message-from-the-dean
If you are a member of the public thinking about submitting a complaint, or have a question, read through these FAQs to see if your question is answered.
Who can I make a...
https://cpsm.mb.ca/complaints/complaint-process/outcome-and-expectations
CPSM continues to hear concerns regarding the transfer of patients to emergency and urgent care departments.
These concerns are further compounded by a...
https://cpsm.mb.ca/news/collaborating-with-regulated-health-care-professionals
November 27 is National Physician Assistant Day in Canada. This commemorative day recognizes the Physician Assistant profession. CPSM sends our sincerest gratitude to the...
https://cpsm.mb.ca/news/national-physician-assistant-day
November 27 is National Physician Assistant Day, a day to recognize the vital role Physician Assistants hold within the healthcare system.
We often hear about...
https://cpsm.mb.ca/news/national-physician-assistant-day-2025
Each year, a Councillor is elected to Council from the Associate Members Register. Associate members include medical students, residents, physician assistants, and clinical...
https://cpsm.mb.ca/news/asssociate-member-councillor
November 27 is National Physician Assistant Day in Canada. This commemorative day recognizes the Physician Assistant profession and the positive impact they have in providing...
https://cpsm.mb.ca/news/national-physician-assistant-day-2023
Who is The College of Physicians & Surgeons (CPSM)?
CPSM is the medical regulatory body that oversees the practice of medicine in Manitoba. We are guided... https://cpsm.mb.ca/protectingthepublic
Dr. Ainslie Mihalchuk, Registrar and CEO of CPSM, received the Reg L. Perkin Award for Family Physician of the Year - Manitoba from the College of Family Physicians of Canada...
https://cpsm.mb.ca/news/cpsm-registrar-receives-family-physician-of-the-year-award
This is Part 2 of guidance to the profession on collaborative care regarding the referral of patients to emergency or urgent care. Read Part 1 - Referring Patients to...
https://cpsm.mb.ca/news/receiving-and-discharging-patients-to-and-from-emergency-departments-and-urgent-care
A registrant’s health and well-being impact the quality of care they provide to their patient. The Physician Health Program (PHP) supports physicians, residents,...
https://cpsm.mb.ca/news/three-things-you-may-not-know-about-the-physician-health-program
Wildfire updates for June 3, 2025:
Physicians from Northern Regional Health Authority (NRHA) who have evacuated to Saskatchewan are authorized to prescribe to...
https://cpsm.mb.ca/news/wildfire-update-2
As 2025 draws to a close, I would like to take some time to reflect on the mission of CPSM and highlight some of the activities of the past year and look ahead to the coming...
https://cpsm.mb.ca/news/letter-from-the-president-2025
A message from the Office of the Chief Provincial Psychiatrist of Manitoba,
Certificates of Incapacity can be completed by a physician (at this time no other health care...
https://cpsm.mb.ca/news/certificates-of-incapacity-form-21-of-the-mental-health-act
In October 2022, the Medical Council of Canada (MCC) received grant approval from the Government of Canada to create the National Registry of Physicians, the first nationally...
https://cpsm.mb.ca/news/cpsm-participating-in-working-group-to-develop-the-first-nationally-integrated-source-of-data-on-physicians-in-canada
Inspections are a component of CPSM's extensive quality assurance and improvement initiatives.
Physician Office Laboratory Registration...
https://cpsm.mb.ca/accredited-programs/accreditation-resources
The Standards Committee of The College of Physicians & Surgeons of Manitoba recommends using The College of Physicians and Surgeons of Ontario (CPSO)...
https://cpsm.mb.ca/accredited-programs/infection-prevention-and-control-in-the-physicians-office
By Dr. Shayne Reitmeier and Dr. Christine Buchel
CPSM acknowledges the current political atmosphere concerning 2SLGBTQIA+ communities. We recognize that issues of...
https://cpsm.mb.ca/news/gender-affirming-medical-care
NOTE: The public consultation closed on November 16, 2025. Some of the documents available during the consultation period may no longer be available to...
https://cpsm.mb.ca/news/public-consultation-modernizing-the-council-election-process
Effective January 1, 2019, the College of Physicians and Surgeons of Manitoba (CPSM) implemented the Quality Improvement (QI) Program under The Regulated Health Professions Act...
https://cpsm.mb.ca/standards/quality-improvement-program
As 2023 comes to a close, I extend my warmest wishes to CPSM registrants in every corner of the province. I thank you for your commitment to upholding high standards of...
https://cpsm.mb.ca/news/end-of-year-message-from-the-registrar-2023
Dr. Lisa Monkman represents the North Electoral District on CPSM Council. She has been on Council since 2022. She is Chair of the CPSM Truth and Reconciliation Advisory...
https://cpsm.mb.ca/news/councillor-profile-dr-lisa-monkman
NOTE: The public consultation closed on May 21, 2026
CPSM requests feedback from the public, registrants, regulated health professions, and other stakeholders regarding...
https://cpsm.mb.ca/news/public-consultation-entering-a-new-practice-setting
The CPSM annual general meeting was held on June 21 to review the fiscal year of May 1, 2021-April 30, 2022.
Major activities from every department were also reviewed. Below...
https://cpsm.mb.ca/news/annual-general-meeting-update
A Council meeting was held on Wednesday, September 24, 2025. Below are important highlights from the meeting.
Council meetings are held four times a year and are open to...
https://cpsm.mb.ca/news/council-meeting-update-sept-2025
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A message from the Registrar
I remember the first National Physicians Day I spent at CPSM in 2020. At the time, physicians had been working tirelessly around the clock,...
https://cpsm.mb.ca/news/national-physicians-day-2025
WINNIPEG, MB – May 25, 2023 – The College of Physicians and Surgeons of Manitoba (CPSM) launched the Manitoba Opioid Agonist Therapy...
https://cpsm.mb.ca/news/new-recommended-practice-manual-launched-to-support-opioid-agonist-therapy-prescribers-in-manitoba
A Council meeting was held on Wednesday, June 26. Below are important highlights from the meeting. Council meetings are held four times a year and are open to registrants and...
https://cpsm.mb.ca/news/june-council-update-2024
Physicians who meet the national standard for a full, unrestricted license for independent practice and are in good standing with another Canadian Medical Regulatory Authority,...
https://cpsm.mb.ca/registration/applying-for-registration/fast-track-registration-manitoba
CPSM is committed to addressing complaints against physicians and other members of CPSM such as Physician Assistants or Clinical Assistants.
The Complaints Committee oversees...
https://cpsm.mb.ca/complaints/committees/complaints-committee
The Manitoba Government approved a change to the College of Physicians and Surgeons of Manitoba General Regulation, allowing physicians from the United States to apply...
https://cpsm.mb.ca/news/easing-the-path-for-u-s-physicians-to-obtain-licensure-in-manitoba
CPSM announces Dr. Philippe Guillaume Poliquin will join CPSM as Assistant Registrar for the Complaints & Investigations Department starting on Tuesday, August 6, 2024....
https://cpsm.mb.ca/news/new-assistant-registrar-of-complaints-and-investigations
Registrants who are retiring from practice are expected to make reasonable plans and arrangements to ensure good continuity of care for their patients. In general, registrants...
https://cpsm.mb.ca/registration/retirement/retiring-from-practice-requirements
Quick Resources
Download a printable retirement checklist for retirement.
Download the Retirement Reporting Form.
ADVICE TO THE PROFESSION ABOUT...
https://cpsm.mb.ca/registration/retirement
Jump to Full Practising Class
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Registrants who meet the requirements of Full...
https://cpsm.mb.ca/registration/applying-for-registration/independent-practice
Practice Directions are approved by Council and relate to an individual registrants’ practice of medicine. They supplement the requirements of the Regulated Health...
https://cpsm.mb.ca/laws-and-policies/practice-directions
CPSM registrants are required to renew their Certificate of Practice annually. A renewal consists of completing an online questionnaire and paying the renewal fee....
https://cpsm.mb.ca/news/preparing-for-your-annual-renewal-2025
The Complaints and Investigation Department has noted a significant increase in patients complaining that they have been dismissed from their physician's practice...
https://cpsm.mb.ca/news/dismissing-a-patient
*Updated November 21, 2023.
Quick Resources
Download checklists to help guide you through taking the steps toward taking a leave of absence or planning for...
https://cpsm.mb.ca/news/retiring-or-leaving-practice-faqs
The Investigation Committee oversees the handling of all investigations through an established process, much of which is required by legislation.
The Investigation Committee is...
https://cpsm.mb.ca/complaints/committees/investigation-committee
On April 9, the Restorative Practices Program (RPP) hosted a webinar on how to improve medical communication with First Nations patients. The session was led by Dr. Courtney...
https://cpsm.mb.ca/news/webinar-how-to-improve-medical-communication-with-first-nations-patients
Details updated February 6, 2023
The College of Physicians and Surgeons of Manitoba (CPSM) and the College of Pharmacists of Manitoba (CPhM) Registrars have authorized...
https://cpsm.mb.ca/news/notice-to-all-prescribers-manitoba-prescribing-practices-program-m3p-update
With the advent of insulin pump therapy and recent funding changes, doors are opening for Manitobans with Type 1 Diabetes (T1D) to access more options for disease management....
https://cpsm.mb.ca/news/insulin-pump-therapy-what-you-need-to-know-to-mitigate-risk
Are you currently registered as a resident, medical student, or physician assistant student and have...
https://cpsm.mb.ca/registration/Registration-FAQs-and-Additional-Resources
As a self-regulating profession, CPSM’s Council plays a vital role in setting and guiding our organizational strategic direction.
Your voice and leadership can...
https://cpsm.mb.ca/news/notice-of-council-election-2025
WINNIPEG, MB – September 6, 2023 – The College of Physicians and Surgeons of Manitoba (CPSM) released its annual report for 2022-23 today. The annual...
https://cpsm.mb.ca/news/cpsm-releases-2022-23-annual-report
Semaglutide, sold under the brand name Ozempic and approved to treat Type 2 diabetes, is gaining popularity due to its off-label use for weight loss. Advertising and social...
https://cpsm.mb.ca/news/prescribing-to-patients-whom-you-have-not-assessed-in-person
Concerns about a physician, resident, medical student, physician assistant or clinical assistant’s care or conduct are addressed through CPSM’s complaints and...
https://cpsm.mb.ca/complaints/complaint-process
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