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physiciansapply.ca + source verification (svr): the img document system that works

how to create a physiciansapply.ca account, submit documents for source verification (svr), and share credentials cleanly.

The Bottom Line

  • MCC describes physiciansapply.ca as the secure account used to apply for MCC exams, source-verify credentials, and share documents with MRAs and other organisations.
  • Source Verification Requests (SVR) have a defined workflow: prepare certified identity docs (if required), upload correctly, submit SVR, and pay fees.
  • Your advantage is operational excellence: correct document preparation, consistent identity data, and a clear tracking system.

Identity consistency is a hidden bottleneck

Name spellings, passport details, and date-of-birth inconsistencies across documents are a major cause of delays. Create one “identity reference page” and use it everywhere.

SVR workflow (mistake-proof)

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1) Create and stabilise your physiciansapply.ca account

Use a long-term email and ensure your legal name matches your primary identity document(s).
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2) Prepare documents properly before upload

MCC provides guidelines for preparing documents and may require certified copies of acceptable identity documents for SVR.
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3) Create a new SVR inside the portal

MCC’s SVR steps include: log in, go to “Source verification requests,” create a new SVR, upload as instructed, and pay the fee.
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4) Track SVR status like a project

Keep a tracker: SVR created date, documents submitted, any rejection notes, follow-up actions, and organisations you’ve shared with.
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5) If you have prior verification elsewhere, follow MCC’s instructions

If you’re coming from other credential-verification systems, MCC provides specific guidance on what they still require for Canadian use.

Your “Canada credential pack” checklist

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Official Sources

MCC — physiciansapply.ca portal description
MCC — Verification of credentials (overview)
MCC — Submit your documents for SVR (steps)
ECFMG — Canada instructions (Physiciansapply + SVR)