STATEMENT ON DIVERSITY
The Canadian College of Physicists in Medicine (CCPM) embraces the diversity of its membership.
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CCPM EXAM UPDATE
In response to coronavirus (COVID-19), to ensure the safety of our volunteers and candidates the Board has decided to offer the Membership oral exams in an on-line format in 2020.
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ABOUT OUR ORGANIZATION
The Canadian College of Physicists in Medicine (CCPM) was established in 1979 to recognize proven competence in physics as applied to medicine. Candidates with suitable educational background and experience become members of the college by completing an examination process. CCPM certification is becoming widely accepted in Canada and other countries and is often required at senior levels in medical physics.
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Certification
Individuals seeking certification from CCPM must meet certain requirements. Applicants for Membership must hold a suitable graduate degree and must meet a minimum requirement of two years for patient-related work experience. If the requirements are met, the applicant must then successfully complete the examination process, after which he or she will be elected to Membership of the College.
Eligibility
Recertification
Retention of competency certification (Membership) in the Canadian College of Physicists in Medicine requires re-certification every five years.
Requirements
Fellowship Distinction
Applicants for Fellowship must have additional work experience beyond that required for membership in the CCPM, and have made significant contributions in clinical service, education and/or research related to medical physics. If these requirements are met, the applicant must then successfully complete the examination process, after which he or she will be granted the Fellowship distinction.
Eligibility
Important Dates
November 5: Mammography Exams
November 13: Membership Oral Exams
December 4: Membership Exam & Mammo Exam Applications Due
December 7: Annual General Meeting
