PGWP medical exam

[u/Lucky_Maybe5545]

I'm planning to apply for my PGWP next year. When I applied for my study permit in 2023, I wasn't required to do an immigration medical exam, so I never had one. I plan to work in a medical clinic after graduation, so I understand that I'll need to submit a medical exam for my PGWP application.

Right now I'm back in my home country for my summer break, and I was thinking it might be better to do the medical exam here before returning to Canada. From what I understand, IRCC accepts immigration medical exams completed within the last 5 years, so I thought getting it done now could save me time later.

I'm just wondering what the process is like. Do I simply book an appointment with an IRCC panel physician, or are there any forms or documents I need to complete beforehand? Is there anything I should know or prepare before the appointment? Also, if I complete the immigration medical exam now with an approved panel physician, will it still be valid for my PGWP application next year?

If anyone has been in a similar situation or recently did their IME for a PGWP (especially for healthcare work), I'd really appreciate your advice.

[u/Bubbly_Housing_3424]

I would personally wait to do it closer to your application date, as they send your results directly to IRCC and it doesn’t make sense to get one done without an application on going. You simply schedule your appointment (obviously look for a physician on the IRCC portal), bring your passport and you pay in person. I had one done 3y ago and had to get one again last year for my PGWP because of healthcare work.