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The purpose of the medical exam is to protect the public health of Canadians and to avoid putting too big a strain on the health-care system. You can find the list of the authorized medical practitioners (also known as “panel physicians”) for each country and territory on the Citizenship and Immigration Canada (CIC) website (http://www.cic.gc.ca/pp-md/pp-list.aspx).

It is important to note that the results of a medical exam are only eligible for one year, so if your visa isn’t issued within this time period, you will have to take another medical exam. You must arrive in Canada while your medical exam is still valid.

You do not take the medical exam prior to the application process. Once CIC has assessed your application for eligibility requirements, you will be sent medical examination forms for you and your family. You must go to a designated medical practitioner (DMP) to take the exam and the doctor will forward the results to CIC. A DMP is a doctor who has been designated and trained by CIC to complete its medical examinations.