31100

Specialists in clinical and laboratory medicine

TEER 1 — Usually require a university degree

Express Entry skill level: Yes
Regulated in Québec: Yes
In demand in Manitoba: No

Classification

Health

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Definition

Specialists in clinical and laboratory medicine diagnose and treat diseases and physiological or psychiatric disorders and act as consultants to other physicians. Specialists in laboratory medicine study the nature, cause and development of diseases in humans. Specialists in clinical medicine usually work in private practice or in a hospital while those in laboratory medicine usually work in hospitals. Residents in training to become specialists in clinical and laboratory medicine are included in this unit group.

Main duties

This group performs some or all of the following duties:
Anesthesiologists
Administer anesthetics prior to, during, or after surgery or other medical procedures.
Internists, general
Diagnose and provide non-surgical treatment of diseases and injuries of internal organ systems. Provide care mainly for adults who have a wide range of problems associated with the internal organs.
Pediatricians, general
Diagnose, treat, and help prevent children's diseases and injuries.
Psychiatrists
Diagnose, treat, and help prevent disorders of the mind.
Allergists and immunologists
Diagnose, treat, and help prevent allergic diseases and disease processes affecting the immune system.
Hospitalists
Provide inpatient care predominantly in settings such as medical wards, intensive care units, rehabilitation centers, or emergency rooms. Manage and coordinate patient care throughout treatment.
Neurologists
Diagnose, treat, and help prevent diseases and disorders of the nervous system involving the brain and spinal cord and other nerve and muscular conditions.
Nuclear medicine physicians
Diagnose and treat diseases using radioactive materials. May monitor radionuclide preparation, administration, and disposition.
Dermatologists
Diagnose, treat, and help prevent diseases or other conditions of the skin.
Physical medicine and rehabilitation physicians
Diagnose and treat disorders requiring physiotherapy to provide physical, mental, and occupational rehabilitation.
Preventive medicine physicians
Apply knowledge of general preventive medicine and public health issues to promote health care to groups or individuals, and aid in the prevention or reduction of risk of disease, injury, disability, or death. May diagnose and treat patients in the context of clinical health promotion and disease prevention.
Radiologists
Examine and diagnose disorders and diseases using x-rays and radioactive materials. May treat patients.
Other specialists in clinical medicine
Diagnose and treat diseases and physiological or psychiatric disorders. Order laboratory tests, X-rays and other diagnostic procedures. Prescribe medication and treatment and refer patients for surgery. Act as consultants to other physicians. May conduct medical research.
Specialists in laboratory medicine, including pathologists
Diagnose presence and stage of diseases using laboratory techniques and patient specimens. Study the nature, cause and development of diseases in humans and the structural and functional changes caused by diseases. Act as consultants to other physicians. May perform autopsies.

Example job titles

•anatomical pathologist
•anesthetist
•cardiologist
•dermatologist
•diagnostic radiologist
•emergency physician
•endocrinologist
•gastroenterologist

Overview

NOC 31100 (Specialists in clinical and laboratory medicine) is a highly skilled TEER 1 occupation under Canada's NOC 2021 system. This unit group includes medical specialists who diagnose and treat physiological or psychiatric disorders, as well as laboratory specialists who study the nature, cause, and development of diseases. Key roles classified under this code include anesthetists, cardiologists, pediatricians, psychiatrists, and pathologists. These professionals act as consultants to other physicians and play a vital role in patient care across Canadian healthcare institutions.

To successfully practice in Canada under NOC 31100, candidates must meet strict regulatory standards. Requirements include a bachelor of science degree, a doctor of medicine degree, and the completion of a certifying residency program in their specific specialty. Additionally, specialists must obtain certification from the Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada and secure licensing from the appropriate provincial or territorial medical regulatory authority. Due to ongoing labor shortages, eligible candidates under this NOC code are highly prioritized through Express Entry's category-based selection draws for healthcare occupations, as well as various Provincial Nominee Programs (PNPs).

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Occupation data: Statistics Canada / ESDC — National Occupational Classification (NOC) 2021.