Physicians with Canadian Work Experience, 2026-Version 1
Draw: 440
Date: 2026-09-03
Program: Physicians with Canadian Work Experience, 2026-Version 1
Size: 229
CRS: 198
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About the Physicians Category
The Physicians category under Express Entry is specifically designed for doctors and specialists who have Canadian work experience. Canada faces a significant shortage of physicians, particularly in rural and underserved communities. This dedicated category helps retain internationally trained physicians who are already working in Canada.
Eligibility Requirements
- At least 12 months of full-time work experience (or equivalent part-time) within the past 3 years in a physician occupation listed below.
- Experience must be in Canada (this category specifically targets physicians with Canadian work experience).
- Must meet all requirements in the instructions for the draw round.
Required Occupations
| Occupation Name | 2021 NOC Code | 2021 TEER |
|---|---|---|
| General practitioners and family physicians | 31102 | 1 |
| Specialists in surgery | 31101 | 1 |
| Specialists in clinical and laboratory medicine | 31100 | 1 |
How to Apply
- Create an Express Entry profile on the IRCC website.
- Ensure your work experience matches one of the eligible NOC codes.
- Submit your language test results and get your CRS score.
- Wait for a physicians category draw and receive an ITA if your score meets the cutoff.
- Submit your complete PR application within 60 days.
Pool Distribution
Total profiles in the pool: 226,673
Draw Analysis
CRS vs Previous
-25 pts
ITAs vs Previous
-42
Avg CRS (Last 5)
196
Avg Size (Last 5)
331
The Physicians with Canadian Work Experience, 2026-Version 1 draw #440 issued 229 invitations with a CRS cutoff of 198 on Sep 3, 2026.
The CRS cutoff decreased by 25 points compared to the previous Physicians with Canadian Work Experience, 2026-Version 1 draw (#421, CRS 223, Jun 24, 2026).
This is the 3th draw under the Physicians with Canadian Work Experience, 2026-Version 1 category in 2026.