Practice Ready Ontario (PRO)
PRO Program Fees and Costs
Practice Ready Ontario (PRO) ensures that internationally trained family doctors have the skills and experience to practice in Ontario, helping them make the transition faster and with greater confidence.
This page outlines the program fees and other costs that may apply during the application and assessment process.
Program Fees
There is no fee to apply. However, if you are applying, you are responsible for the costs associated with examinations, licensing, and other regulatory requirements.
Please be advised that costs incurred will vary depending on individual circumstances.
Below is a summary of the anticipated costs associated with participating in the PRO program.
Phase 1 – Application & Screening
| Item | Fee |
|---|---|
| Practice Ready Ontario application fee | Covered by program |
| MINC | No charge |
| physiciansapply.ca account fee (if applicable) | CAN$ 320 |
| Language proficiency test (if applicable) * |
IELTS: ~ CAN$ 300 OET: ~ USD$ 450 CELPIP: ~ CAN$ 300 |
| MCCQE 1 Examination fee (if applicable) * | CAN$ 1,420 |
| NAC OSCE Examination fee (if applicable) * | CAN$ 3,145 |
| LMCC Application fee (if applicable) * | CAN$ 255 |
* Examination fees are set by the provider and subject to change without notice.
Phase 2 – Verification Assessment & Selection
| Item | Fee |
|---|---|
| Therapeutics Decision-Making Examination | CAN$ 2850 until January 2026
CAN$ 2910 as of June 2026 |
| Applicant interview | Covered by program |
| Criminal record check * | ~ CAN$ 75 |
| CPSO Application ** | CAN$ 1,035 |
| CPSO Annual membership ** | CAN$ 1,725 |
| CPSO Additional required documentation (if applicable) ** | Additional fees may apply |
* Criminal record check fees vary by location.
** Licensure fees are set by the College of Physicians and Surgeons of Ontario and are subject to change without notice.
Phase 3 – Orientation & Clinical Field Assessment
| Item | Fee |
|---|---|
| Candidate orientation program fee | Covered by program |
| Clinical Field Assessment fee | Covered by program |
| Accommodation & travel for candidate orientation | Costs will vary |
| Relocation, housing, etc. for Clinical Field Assessment | Costs will vary |
Candidates are provided with a stipend during the clinical field assessment.
Post Practice Ready Ontario Program
| Item | Fee |
|---|---|
| Return of Service relocation | Costs will vary |
| CPSO Application for ROS restricted certificate ** | TBD |
| CFPC Certification Examination in Family Medicine * | CAN$ 3,520 |
| CPSO request to modify terms, conditions on restricted certificates ** | CAN$ 431.25 |
| CPSO Class transfer ** | CAN$ 1,035 |
* Examination fees are set by provider and subject to change without notice
** Licensure fees are set by the College of Physicians and Surgeons of Ontario and are subject to change without notice
Optional & Recommended
| Item | Fee |
|---|---|
| Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) | ~ CAN$ 250–600 |
| Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) | ~ CAN$ 200–600 |
| Advanced Trauma Life Support (ATLS) | ~ CAN$ 1,700 |
* Courses fees vary based on location of completion
