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Physicians pathway
Physicians have dedicated routes — including category-based health draws and provincial health pathways.
Who it's for
- Licensed or license-eligible physicians and specialists.
- Often pairs with the healthcare category and provincial health pathways.
Key requirements
- Work or study in Healthcare
Requirements are simplified for planning. Always confirm the full, current criteria on the official page before you apply.
Recent draws
Healthcare 2026-06-25 | 475 4000 invitations |
Healthcare 2026-02-20 | 467 4000 invitations |
Healthcare 2025-12-11 | 476 1000 invitations |
Healthcare 2025-11-14 | 462 3500 invitations |
Healthcare 2025-10-15 | 472 2500 invitations |
Healthcare 2025-08-19 | 470 2500 invitations |
Estimated processing time
About 7 months after your e-APR (IRCC service standard: 6 months). Time in the pool waiting for an invitation is separate.
Official source
Open the official program page
Northway is an assessment tool, not legal advice. Only IRCC and the provinces make binding decisions.