UPSHPA (United Physicians, Surgeons & Healthcare Professionals Association) is a federal medical registry that provides an alternative licensing pathway for physicians, surgeons, and healthcare professionals in Canada. It is not controlled by provincial medical colleges, giving medical professionals greater autonomy, legal protection, and practice flexibility. 

UPSHPA was created to address failures within the Canadian healthcare system, particularly:

✅ Long wait times & physician shortages

✅ Bureaucratic restrictions limiting medical autonomy

✅ The removal of ethical, competent doctors due to political pressure

✅ A lack of independent licensing for alternative and functional medicine practitioners

UPSHPA ensures medical professionals can practice freely while maintaining the highest ethical and medical standards. 

Unlike provincial regulatory colleges (which operate within specific provinces), UPSHPA is a federal registry, allowing members to practice across multiple provinces without unnecessary licensing barriers. 

No. UPSHPA is an alternative registry, not a replacement. While provincial colleges regulate physicians in government-controlled healthcare, UPSHPA provides licensing and accreditation for independent private healthcare professionals. 

Yes, qualified alternative medicine practitioners can apply for accreditation under our holistic healthcare division.

UPSHPA is led by a diverse board of healthcare experts, legal advisors, and policy makers to ensure fair and ethical governance.

Our policies are created through expert consultation, feedback from healthcare professionals, and alignment with best practices in medical ethics and patient care.

• Ensures only qualified professionals are accredited. 
• Maintains ethical and safety standards for healthcare providers.

• UPSHPA provides independent accreditation and professional advocacy. 
• Unlike traditional regulators, UPSHPA empowers medical professionals with autonomy.

We maintain strict professional and ethical standards, and only accredited practitioners with verifiable credentials are listed in our registry.

No. UPSHPA welcomes all qualified healthcare professionals, including MDs, surgeons, dentists, chiropractors, naturopaths, and alternative medicine practitioners.

UPSHPA accepts all licensed medical professionals, including:

✅ Physicians & Surgeons (MDs, DOs, Specialists)

✅ Nurses, Pharmacists, Naturopaths, Chiropractors, and Alternative Medicine Practitioners

✅ Residents & Fellows (Physicians in Training) 

UPSHPA offers three primary membership levels:

✔ Physicians & Surgeons – Full licensing for MDs, DOs, and specialists (Alternative Licensing Pathway (ALP) Membership )

✔ Healthcare Professionals – For nurses, pharmacists, naturopaths, and allied professionals (Accredited UPSHPA License )

✔ Residents & Fellows – For doctors-in-training (Basic Membership )

The ALP program is designed for medical professionals who:

• ✔ Have lost their licenses due to political or bureaucratic reasons
• ✔ Want to practice privately, outside of government-controlled systems
• ✔ Are trained in alternative or functional medicine

ALP bypasses restrictive provincial licensing and allows qualified professionals to continue practicing without unnecessary delays. 

Yes! UPSHPA offers an accelerated pathway for internationally trained physicians, allowing them to practice in Canada without repeating unnecessary residency requirements.

Foreign-trained doctors must submit:

✅ Medical school credentials & licensing history

✅ Evidence of clinical experience

✅ Proof of ethical standing (no malpractice or disciplinary issues)

📌 Apply for foreign-trained physician licensing [here. ] 

Yes. UPSHPA is open to all licensed professionals, whether you are active under a provincial college or seeking an alternative licensing path.

• Protection from unfair license revocations. 
• Access to career advancement, insurance, and legal aid.

Yes, UPSHPA is an independent registry that complements existing medical organizations. You can maintain dual membership.

We provide independent review panels, legal assistance, and alternative licensing pathways.

The process is simple:

1️⃣ Choose your membership level (Physician, Healthcare Professional, or Resident/Fellow )

2️⃣ Submit your credentials & background verification

3️⃣ Get reviewed & approved by the UPSHPA licensing board

4️⃣ Receive your official UPSHPA license & start practicing 

Standard applications take 2-4 weeks to process.

Alternative Licensing Pathway (ALP) applications take 4-6 weeks, as they require a more in-depth review. 

If an application is denied, the applicant will receive a detailed explanation and have the opportunity to:

✔ Provide additional supporting documents

✔ Request an appeal & secondary review

📌 Need help with your application? [Contact our registration team. ] 

UPSHPA members can open private medical clinics, surgical centers, and diagnostic labs without provincial licensing restrictions. 

Yes. UPSHPA is building a private network of surgical centers across Canada to reduce wait times and provide better patient care. 

Yes. UPSHPA is actively working with private insurers to ensure that members can bill private health plans for services. 

Yes! UPSHPA accredits private medical facilities that meet strict standards for patient safety, quality of care, and professional ethics.

📌 Want to get your private clinic accredited? [Apply for accreditation here.] 

UPSHPA rejects politically motivated license revocations and supports physicians facing unjust persecution. Members have access to:

✅ Legal defense funds for wrongful dismissal cases

✅ Grievance & appeals process to challenge unfair rulings

✅ A federal registry that protects medical professionals from government overreach 

Yes. UPSHPA partners with legal teams and advocacy groups to:

✔ Defend medical freedom

✔ Challenge unlawful restrictions on physicians

✔ Protect patients’ rights to choose their healthcare provider 

UPSHPA ensures that:

✅ Doctors make medical decisions—not bureaucrats

✅ Patients have access to a wider range of treatments (including alternative medicine)

✅ Government policies do not interfere with ethical medical practice

📌 Want to learn more about UPSHPA’s advocacy efforts? [Read about our mission here. ] 

We uphold professional accountability but focus on advocacy and rehabilitation rather than punitive actions.

We provide legal advocacy, alternative licensing pathways, and professional support.