About our
organization

The Canadian College
of Physicists in Medicine

Important Dates

7 Mar 2026

Membership
Written Exams

2-3 May 2026

Mammography
Exams

2-3 May 2026

Membership
Oral Exam

10 Apr 2026

H.E. Johns Travel award
application deadline

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 recertification every five years.

Recertification consists of a credential review of evidence of clinical practice and appropriate continuing education.

Eligibility

Fellowship

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