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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...
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...
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...
NOTE: The public consultation closed on February 13, 2026. Some of the documents available during the consultation period may no longer be available to...
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...
Conversion or cancellation
In terms of conversion between classes, this can only occur based on statutory authority.
Full (Practicing) Class...
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
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
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
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
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
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https://cpsm.mb.ca/registration/registration-requirements/regulated-associate-member-clinical-assistant-full
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
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
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
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
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...
https://cpsm.mb.ca/prescribing-practices-program/high-dose-opioid-prescribing-review
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
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
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
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
The College of Physicians & Surgeons of Manitoba is strongly committed to equity and diversity within its community and especially welcomes applications from racialized...
https://cpsm.mb.ca/about-us/careers
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
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
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
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
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
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 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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
Visit the links below to learn more about:
How CPSM is Protecting the Public
Medical (Patient) Records
Public Consultations
...
https://cpsm.mb.ca/for-the-public
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
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
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
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
CPSM issues registration and Certificates of Practice (licenses) for various registration classes, each with its specific registration and licensure criteria, requirements,...
https://cpsm.mb.ca/registration/applying-for-registration
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
“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
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
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
As originally published in Doctors Manitoba Rounds magazine (SPRING 2025 | NUMBER 83)
Manitoba is a cultural mosaic and the physician force is a testament to...
https://cpsm.mb.ca/news/help-shape-the-future-of-img-support-share-your-experiences-in-our-survey
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
At the time of retirement, registrants may either cancel their registration altogether, or convert to the Retired (Physician), Retired (Physician Assistant), or Retired...
https://cpsm.mb.ca/registration/retirement/registration-and-qualification-implications
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
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
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
The Quality Improvement (QI) Program is excited to introduce the addition of a full-time administrative assistant, Alyson Wiebe, to complement our current Program Coordinator,...
https://cpsm.mb.ca/news/quality-improvement-program-year-end-update
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
Jump to Full Practising Class
Jump to Canadian Free Trade Agreement (CFTA)
Jump to Fast-Track Registration
Registrants who meet the requirements of Full...
https://cpsm.mb.ca/registration/applying-for-registration/independent-practice
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
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
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
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
Effective January 1, 2019, the College of Physicians and Surgeons of Manitoba (CPSM) has implemented the Quality Improvement (QI) Program under The Regulated Health Professions...
https://cpsm.mb.ca/standards/quality-improvement-program
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 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
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
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
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
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 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
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 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
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
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
VIDEOhttps://cpsm.mb.ca/complaints/overview
Department Contact Emails
Dr. Ainslie Mihalchuk
... https://cpsm.mb.ca/about-us/administration
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
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
*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
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
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
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
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
Revised Dec. 17, 2025
Coming in 2026, several codeine-containing products (including Tylenol #3, Tylenol #2, and Cotridin) will be M3P drugs.
8 key points to...
https://cpsm.mb.ca/news/coming-fall-2025-codeine-added-to-m3p-drug-list
CPSM's Governance Policies are created to define and guide the appropriate responsibilities of Council, Committees of the College, Registrants, and the...
https://cpsm.mb.ca/laws-and-policies/policies-of-council
This is Part 1 of guidance to the profession on collaborative care regarding the referral of patients to emergency or urgent care. Read Part 2 - Receiving and Discharging...
https://cpsm.mb.ca/news/referring-patients-to-emergency-departments-and-urgent-care
June 21, 2025: Answering the Truth and Reconciliation Commission Calls to Action
As of June 21, 2025, we reached a pivotal moment in CPSM's history.
In December 2024,...
https://cpsm.mb.ca/about-us/TruthandReconciliation
Update: As of September 1, 2023, International Medical Graduates who meet all other registration requirements will no longer be required to also hold a Licentiate of the Medical...
https://cpsm.mb.ca/news/eliminating-exam-requirement-removes-major-barrier-for-international-medical-graduates-seeking-to-practice-in-manitoba
The directories below are a list of members currently practicing in Manitoba, per category.
Physician Directory
Clinical Assistant Directory
Educational Directory
Physician...
https://cpsm.mb.ca/physicians-directory
Governing Legislation
The College is a statutory body established by an act of the Manitoba Legislature. Its primary rights and obligations stem from its legislative authority....
https://cpsm.mb.ca/about-us/governing-legislation
Governing Legislation
CPSM is a statutory body established by an act of the Manitoba Legislature. Its primary rights and obligations stem from its legislative authority. The...
https://cpsm.mb.ca/laws-and-policies/laws-and-policies-overview
Update: While this is still relevant advice, the Standard of Practice for Social Media came into effect on June 28, 2023. View it here for more detailed guidance.
Social...
https://cpsm.mb.ca/news/social-media-and-the-code-of-ethics-and-professionalism
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