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Medical students and post-grads

About student and resident positions in the Yukon

The Yukon Medical Association is responsible for most student and resident positions in the Yukon. Medical students and residents should contact the Yukon Medical Association to secure an elective position before applying for a Yukon medical licence.

Medical students

Any elective needs to be pre-approved by your university. You must have a Yukon Medical Council licence prior to your start date in the Yukon. Please allow 2 weeks for the application process. 

  1. Create a profile using the online portal.

(Ensure you choose Physician – Educational Register)

  1. Apply for a student licence by following the steps under the “Licensing” tab.
  2. You will be required to submit the following supporting documentation:
    • Endorsement form (this form needs to be completed by your program director)
    • A copy of a Canadian government-issued identification (e.g., birth certificate, Canadian passport, student visa)

  3. As soon as all documents are uploaded you must submit an online application.
  4. If approved, we will email you confirmation and your licence will be released.

Post-grads (residents)

You must hold a Yukon Medical Council licence prior to your start date in the Yukon. Please allow a minimum of 2 weeks for processing your application.

  1. Create a profile using the online portal.

(Ensure you choose Physician – Educational Register)

  1. Apply for a post-grad licence by following the steps under the “Licensing” tab.
  2. You will be required to submit the following supporting documentation:
    • Endorsement form (this form needs to be completed by your program director)
    • A copy of a Canadian government-issued identification (e.g., birth certificate, Canadian passport, student visa)

  3. As soon as all documents are uploaded you must submit an online application.
  4. If approved, we will email you confirmation and your licence will be released.

Next Steps

You must apply for hospital privileges after getting your Yukon licence and before providing patient care in Yukon hospitals. You must initiate this process with the Yukon Hospital Corporation directly at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.