Physicians with Canadian work experience draws
Category-based rounds introduced in 2026 for physicians with Canadian work experience.
Quick answer
The latest Physicians draw was round #440 on September 3, 2026, with 229 invitations and a minimum CRS score of 198. Over the past 12 months, 3 Physicians draws had cut-offs between 169 and 223 (average 197).
Last updated October 28, 2026 · Source: IRCC
Latest cut-off
198
#440 · September 3, 2026
Latest invitations
229
12-month range
169–223
3 draws, avg 197
All-time
3
draws · 891 invitations
How often
Across the last 2 Physicians draws, rounds were typically about 125 days apart. IRCC doesn't publish a schedule, so treat this as a pattern, not a prediction.
Physicians draws by year
| Year | Draws | Invitations | Lowest | Highest | Average |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 3 | 891 | 169 | 223 | 197 |
Eligible occupations (Physicians with Canadian Work Experience, 2026-Version 1)
IRCC requires that candidates have accumulated, within the past 3 years, at least 12 months of full-time work experience (or an equal amount of part-time experience) —this experience does not need to be continuous — in a single occupation listed in the table below (no matter your primary occupation); in Canada.
Source: IRCC category-based selection.
Every Physicians draw
| # | Date | Invitations | CRS cut-off |
|---|---|---|---|
| 440 | September 3, 2026 | 229 | 198 |
| 421 | June 24, 2026 | 271 | 223 |
| 397 | February 19, 2026 | 391 | 169 |
Frequently asked questions
What CRS score do you need for a Physicians draw?+
There's no fixed score — each round sets its own cut-off. In 2026, Physicians draws had minimum CRS scores between 169 and 223 (average 197). The most recent, round #440 on September 3, 2026, invited candidates with 198 or more.
How often are Physicians draws held?+
IRCC doesn't publish a schedule. Over the last 2 Physicians draws, the typical gap between rounds was about 125 days.
How many invitations were issued in Physicians draws in 2026?+
891 invitations across 3 Physicians draws in 2026, according to IRCC's rounds data.
Other draw types: CEC · PNP · French · Healthcare · Trades · STEM · Transport · Education · Agriculture · Senior managers · Military · FST · FSW · General
Want to see how your score compares? Calculate your CRS score. Category eligibility is set by IRCC for each round — check the official round details before relying on any category.
Source: IRCC rounds of invitations.