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.

There are 6 categories in which you may be registered:

1. Temporary (6 months) registration.
2. Intern.
3. Honorary Visiting Consultant.
4. Government physician.
5. Special (1 week) registration.
6. Bahamians and non-Bahamians in private practice; or non-Bahamians employed by a third party; or non-Bahamian consultants employed by the government.

A registration fee of BS$100.00 and an annual licence fee of BS$200.00 must be paid. Upon meeting these requirements, and approval from the Council, your name is placed on the Medical Register as a medical practitioner in The Bahamas.

Applicants must have successfully completed a course of study in the health profession as evidenced by certificates of qualifications.

1. Download and complete form (stating position applied for).
2. Submit completed form along with fee payment and supporting documents to Health Professions Council.
3. *Non-Bahamians must submit a current work permit along with application.

Registration Application Form

Please note that applicants that do not have the required supporting documents would be considered incomplete and would be rejected.

Temporary Registration

1. A recent photograph attached to application form.
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 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.

Interns

1. A recent photograph attached to fully completed application form.
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.
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.

If your application is approved by the Council, your registration does not permit you to practice medicine outside the Government facilities.

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).

Medical practitioners registered as honorary consultants should not conduct private practice in The Bahamas.

Government Employed Physicians

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. 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).

Applicants who have recently completed Internship must submit certificate of successful completion.

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. Copy of appropriate advertisements of the post offered, placed in a local newspaper by the sponsoring agency — 3 advertisements not smaller than 4”x 4”.
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).

Non-Bahamians cannot be registered without the sanction of the Minister of Immigration. Only after valid work permit and application fee are submitted, will the application be accepted. Should the application be approved, then you would receive a Certificate of Registration.

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. 2 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).

If approved, Certificate of Registration and License will be issued upon payment of the prescribed fee and submission of document confirming the appointment.

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).
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).

Non-Bahamians cannot be registered without the sanction of the Minister of Immigration. Only after valid work permit and application fee are submitted, will the application be accepted. Should the application be approved, then you would receive a Certificate of Registration.

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).
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.

Applicants who have recently completed internship must submit certificate of successful completion of approved programme.

• BS$100.00 registration fee.
• BS$200.00 annual licence fee of $200.
• There is also an additional prescribed fee according to Schedule of fees in Health Professions Act.
  Click here for Fees Schedule.  Please note that payment must be by certified cheque.

The Bahamas Medical Council
Delancy Street, (opposite Ministry of Health exit gate)
P.O. Box N-9802
Nassau
New Providence
The Bahamas
Tel. (242) 326-0553
Fax.(242) 326-0537
Website: http://bahamasmedicalcouncil.net 
Opening hours: 9:00 am to 5:00 pm, Monday to Friday, except public holidays