Categories of Registration

The Registrar keeps a current record of all medical practitioners and their qualifications in the Medical Register. In order to register, you must submit a written application to the Council that proves the following:
· you are able to read, write, speak and fully comprehend the English language
· you are medically qualified to be registered
· you are a fit and proper person to practice medicine in The Bahamas
EXPLANATION OF SECTIONS OF REGISTRATION UNDER THE MEDICAL ACT
| Section 13(a) |
Physicians who are temporarily registered for a period not Exceeding six months |
| Section 13(b) |
Interns |
| Section 13c(i) |
Honorary (Visiting) Consultants |
| Section 13c(ii) |
Government Employed Physicians (excluding Consultants and Interns) |
| Section 13(d) |
Physicians who receive a special registration for a period (Not exceeding Seven days) |
| Section 9 |
Bahamian/Non-Bahamian Citizens in Private Practice
Non-Bahamian Citizens employed by a third party
Government Employed Consultants who are Non-Bahamian
Citizens |
There are 6 categories in which you may be registered:
Documents required Failure to submit all required documents and payment of fee will result in the rejection of your application:
Sections: Section 13(a) Temporary Registration | Section 13(b) Interns | Section 13c(i) Honorary (Visting) Consultsnts | Section 13c(ii) Government Employed Physicans | Section 13(d) Special Registration | Section 9
Section 13(a) - Temporary Registration
1. Fully completed application form with a recent photograph attached.
2. Notarized copies of the Medical Qualification Documents (or original documents to be inspected by the Chairman of the Council or the Registrar).
(Please note any Graduate of Universities considered to be "Off Shore" Medical Schools are advised that copies of pass certificate in USLME 1 & 2, The CAM-C exam, The MCCEE or the PLAB is required for registration.)
3. Current Certificate of Good Standing issued by the relevant Medical Licensing Authority (original only) attesting as to whether or not the applicant has ever been subject to a disciplinary enquiry.
4. 3 current testimonials.
5. Copy of relevant parts of the passport certifying citizenship.
6. Detailed curriculum vitae (including full biographical information, medical education and post graduate training, post graduate qualifications, clinical experience, employment history and any research work).
7. If sponsored, a letter from the sponsor giving detailed description of applicant’s proposed job description.
Non-Bahamians cannot be registered without the sanction of the Minister of Immigration. Only after valid work permit and $75.00 application fee are submitted, will the application be accepted. Should the application be approved, then you would receive a Certificate of Registration.
FAILURE TO PROVIDE ALL THE ABOVE DOCUMENTS WILL RESULT IN REJECTION OF THE APPLICATION.
Section 13(b) - Interns
1. Fully completed application form with a recent photograph attached.
2. Original document confirming success in final M.B.B.S. or M.D. examinations from an accredited medical school, or notarized copy of Medical Qualification Document.
(Please not any Graduate of Universities considered tobe "OffShore" Medical Schools are advised that copies of pass certificate in USLME 1 & 2, The CAM-C exam, The MCCEE or the PLAB is required for registration.)
3. Original document or notarized copy of E.C.F.M.G. (or equivalent) certificate if a graduate of an offshore medical school.
4. Documentation showing that the applicant is considered for internship programme in The Bahamas.
5. Detailed curriculum vitae (including full biographical data and medical education).
6. Copy of the relevant parts of the passport certifying citizenship.
N.B. If your application is approved by the Council, your registration does not permit you to practice medicine outside the Government facilities.
FAILURE TO PROVIDE ALL THE ABOVE DOCUMENTS WILL RESULT IN REJECTION OF THE APPLICATION
Section 13c(i) - Honorary Consultant
1. Fully completed application form stating the details of the post to be held, with a recent photograph attached.
2. Notarized copies of the Medical Qualification Documents (or original documents to be inspected by the Chairman of the Council or the Registrar.)
3. Three (3) current testimonials.
4. Current Certificate of Good Standing issued by the relevant Medical Licensing Authority (original only) attesting as to whether or not the applicant has ever been subject to disciplinary enquiry.
5. Letter from the sponsoring agency stating full purpose of the application.
6. Detailed curriculum vitae (including full biographical data, medical education and post graduate training, post graduate qualifications, clinical experience, employment history and research work).
N.B. Medical practitioners registered under Section 13c(i), do not have the privilege of private practice in the Bahamas.
FAILURE TO PROVIDE ALL THE ABOVE DOCUMENTS WILL RESULT IN REJECTION OF THE APPLICATION
Section 13c(ii) - Government Employed Physicians (excluding Consultants & Interns)
1. Fully completed application form stating post applied for, with a photograph attached.
2. Notarized copies of the Medical Qualification Documents (or original documents to be inspected by the Chairman of the Council or the Registrar.)
(Please not any Graduate of Universities considered to be "OffShore" Medical Schools are advised that copies of pass certificate in USLME 1 & 2, The CAM-C exam, The MCCEE or the PLAB required for registration.)
3. Three (3) current testimonials.
4. Current Certificate of Good Standing issued by the relevant Medical Licensing Authority (original only) attesting as to whether or not the applicant has ever been subject to disciplinary enquiry.
5. Letter from the employing institution confirming consideration or the offer of employment and job description, which must be received by the Council before the applicant assumes his duties.
6. Detailed curriculum vitae (including full biographical information, medical education and post-graduate training, post-graduate qualifications, clinical experience, employment history and any research work).
7. Document certifying citizenship status (that is, a copy of relevant parts of passport).
N.B. The applicants who have recently completed Internship must submit certificate of successful completion of perscribed internship.
FAILURE TO PROVIDE ALL THE ABOVE DOCUMENTS WILL RESULT IN REJECTION OF THE APPLICATION.
Section 9 - Non Bahamian citizens Employed by a third party
1. Fully completed application form stating post applied for, with a photograph attached.
2. Notarized copies of the Medical Qualification Documents (or original documents to be inspected by the Chairman of the Council or the Registrar).
3. Current Certificate of Good Standing issued by the relevant Medical Licensing Authority (original only) attesting as to whether or not the applicant has ever been subject to disciplinary enquiry.
4. Letter from the sponsoring agency stating full purpose of the application along with job description.
5. A copy of advertisment of vacant position must be placed in all local news papers by the sponsoring agency.
(The advertisement should be no smaller than 4'x5', place in the business section of the paper at least three times a week for the period of one month. The Medical Association of the Bahamas and the Grand Bahama Medical and Dental Association should be informed of the vacancy.)
6. Three (3) current testimonials.
7. Document certifying citizenship status (copy of the relevant parts of the passport).
8. Detailed curriculum vitae (including full biographical data, medical education and post graduate training, post graduate qualifications, clinical experience, employment history and research work).
N.B. Non-Bahamian citizens cannot be registered without the concurrence of the Minister responsible for immigration.
If approved, Certificate of Registration and Lincence will be issied upon payment of prescribed fees and submission of currently valid Work Permit issued by the Department of Immigration.
FAILURE TO PROVIDE ALL THE ABOVE DOCUMENTS WILL RESULT IN REJECTION OF THE APPLICATION.
Section 9 - Government employed Consultants (non-Bahamian citizens)
1. Fully completed application form stating the details of the post to be held, with a photograph attached.
2. Notarized copies of the Medical Qualification Documents (or original documents to be inspected by the Chairman of the Council or the Registrar).
3. Current Certificate of Good Standing issued by the relevant Medical Licensing Authority (original only) attesting as to whether or not the applicant has ever been subject to disciplinary enquiry.
4. Two current testimonials.
5. Document certifying citizenship status (copy of relevant parts of the passport).
6. Letter from the employing agency confirming consideration or the offer of employment along with job description, which must be received by the Council before the applicant assumes duties.
7. Detailed curriculum vitae (including full biographical information, medical education and post graduate training, post graduate qualifications, clinical experience, employment history and any research work).
N.B.If approved, Certificate of Registration and License will be issued upon payment of the prescribed fee and submission of document confirming the appointment.
FAILURE TO PROVIDE ALL THE ABOVE DOCUMENTS WILL RESULT IN REJECTION OF THE APPLICATION.
Section 9 Non-Bahamian citizens - Private Practice
1. Fully completed application form with a photograph attached.
2. Notarized copies of the Medical Qualification Documents (or original documents to be inspected by the Chairman of the Council or the Registrar.)
(Please note any Graduate of Universities considered to be “Off Shore” Medical Schools are advised that copies of pass certificate in USLME 1& 2, The CAM-C exam, The MCCEE or the PLAB is required for registration.)
3. Current Certificate of Good Standing issued by the relevant Medical Licensing Authority (original only) attesting as to whether or not the applicant has ever been subject to disciplinary enquiry.
4. Three (3) current testimonials.
5. Document certifying citizenship status (copy of relevant parts of the passports).
6. Detailed Curriculum Vitae (including full biographical data, medical education and post graduate training, post graduate qualification, clinical experience, employment history and any research work).
N.B. Non-Bahamian citizens cannot be registered without the concurrence of the Minister responsible for immigration.
If approved, Certificate of Registration and Licence will be issued upon payment of prescribed fees and submission of currently valid Work Permit issued by the Department of Immigration.
FAILURE TO PROVIDE ALL THE ABOVE DOCUMENTS WILL RESULT IN REJECTION OF THE APPLICATION
Section 9 Private Practice - Bahamian citizens
1. Fully completed application form with a photograph attached.
2. Notarized copies of the Medical Qualification Documents (or original documents to be inspected by the Chairman of the Council or the Registrar.)
(Please note any Graduate of Universities considered to be “Off Shore” Medical Schools are advised that copies of pass certificate in USLME 1& 2, The CAM-C exam, The MCCEE or the PLAB is required for registration.)
3. Current Certificate of Good Standing issued by the relevant Medical Licensing Authority (original only) attesting as to whether or not the applicant has ever been subject to disciplinary enquiry.
4. Three (3) current testimonials.
5. Document certifying citizenship status (copy of relevant parts of passport).
6. Detailed curriculum vitae (including full biographical data, medical education and post graduate training, post graduate qualifications, clinical experience, employment history and any research work.
N.B. The applicants who have recently completed internship must submit certificate of successful completion of approved internship.
If approved, Certificate of Registration and License will be issed upon payment of prescribed fees.
FAILURE TO PROVIDE ALL THE ABOVE DOCUMENTS WILL RESULT IN REJECTION OF THE APPLICATION

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