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Psychiatrist Licensing and Education in Canada

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Nicole Laoutaris
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November 15, 2023
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Psychiatrist: What They Do and Who They Can Help

Psychiatry is a medical field of study covering the causes, identification, diagnoses and medicinal treatment of mental health disorders. Psychiatrists have a medical degree and are the only therapist designation covered in this guide that can prescribe medication.

Anywhere in Canada, a psychiatrist will need to be certified as a psychiatry specialist by the Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada (RCPSC), and they will need to register with the appropriate college at the provincial level.

Psychiatrist licensing and education in Ontario

Ontario psychiatrists require a medical degree and five years of Royal College-approved residency training. They must register with the College of Physicians and Surgeons of Ontario.

Psychiatrist licensing and education in British Columbia

Ontario psychiatrists require a medical degree and five years of Royal College-approved residency training. They must register with the College of Physicians and Surgeons of British Columbia.

Psychiatrist licensing and education in Alberta

Ontario psychiatrists require a medical degree and five years of Royal College-approved residency training. They must register with the College of Physicians & Surgeons of Alberta.

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Nicole Laoutaris
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Nicole Laoutaris is a freelance writer and adult learning professional based in the Greater Toronto Area. She specializes in educational content for brands and companies in industries such as mental health, pet health, lifestyle and wellness, cannabis, and personal finance. Nicole holds a double undergraduate degree in Communications and Film studies from Wilfrid Laurier University, and post-graduate certificate in Corporate Communications from Seneca College. She currently lives in Hamilton Ontario with her spouse and her cat.

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