These regulations apply to canada only, but if you are in UK- general Medical council will be the best place to contact. Similar approach can be adopted when you are applying to USA
To receive certification by the College of Family Physicians of Canada you must complete a two-year family medicine training program and pass the Colleges certification examination. For certification by the Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada, you must complete the prescribed period of training (four or more years) in accredited residency programs in Canada or the USA. You must then pass written and oral exams in your specialty.
The province of Quebec has its own certification system for specialists through the College des medecins du Quebec. The College does not accept applications from candidates who have not been trained in Quebec.
NB:Not all provinces require certification in family medicine or a specialty.
For additional information on certification contact:
The Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada
774 Echo Drive
Ottawa, Ontario Canada K1S 5N8
The College of Family Physicians of Canada
2630 Skymark Avenue
Mississauga, Ontario Canada L4W 5A4
Website:
http://www.cfpc.ca/whatson.htm
Collhge des midecins du Quibec
2170 Boul. Rend Livesque Ouest
Montrial, Quibec Canada H3H 2T8