Family physician NOC code
NOC 2021 code, TEER level and Express Entry status for family physician.
Last reviewed 2026-11-02 · Sources: Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC)
Quick answer
The NOC code for family physician is 31102 (General practitioners and family physicians), a TEER 1 occupation — it counts as skilled work for Express Entry. It's a high-wage occupation (Level 1): +70 CRS for 12+ months of Canadian work, or 100 for a job offer. It's eligible for Healthcare and Physicians category draws.
NOC code
31102
TEER 1 · skilled
High-wage
Level 1
+70 work · 100 job offer
Category draws
Healthcare, Physicians
IRCC 2026 lists
What NOC 31102 covers
General practitioners and family physicians diagnose and treat the diseases, physiological disorders and injuries of patients. They provide primary contact and continuous care toward the management of patients' health. They usually work in private practice, including group or team practices, hospitals and clinics. Residents in training to be general practitioners or family physicians are included in this unit group.
| Unit group | 31102 — General practitioners and family physicians |
|---|---|
| TEER | TEER 1 — usually requires a university degree |
| Broad category | Health occupations |
Main duties to compare with yours
- Examine patients and take their histories, order laboratory tests, X-rays and other diagnostic procedures and consult with other medical practitioners to evaluate patients' physical and mental health
- Prescribe and administer medications and treatments
- Perform and assist in routine surgery
- Provide emergency care
- Provide acute care management
- Vaccinate patients to prevent and treat diseases
To use NOC 31102 on an Express Entry profile or reference letter, your duties should match the lead statement and most of the main duties. See every duty and the full Express Entry breakdown for NOC 31102 →
Other job titles under NOC 31102
- General practice resident
- Medical doctor
- General practitioner (GP)
Similar titles in other NOC codes
If your duties don't match NOC 31102, one of these may fit better:
- Emergency physician — NOC 31100 (Specialists in clinical and laboratory medicine, TEER 1)
- Family caregiver — NOC 44101 (Home support workers, caregivers and related occupations, TEER 4)
- Family counsellor — NOC 41301 (Therapists in counselling and related specialized therapies, TEER 1)
- Family court judge — NOC 41100 (Judges, TEER 1)
- Family law paralegal — NOC 42200 (Paralegals and related occupations, TEER 2)
- Osteopathic physician — NOC 31209 (Other professional occupations in health diagnosing and treating, TEER 1)
- Physician assistant — NOC 31303 (Physician assistants, midwives and allied health professionals, TEER 1)
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Sources: Statistics Canada, NOC 2021 Version 1.0 (example titles and duties); IRCC high-wage occupations and category-based selection lists. Check the official NOC site before you apply.
Frequently asked questions
What is the NOC code for family physician?+
In NOC 2021, "family physician" is an example title in unit group 31102 — General practitioners and family physicians. It is a TEER 1 occupation in the "Health occupations" broad category.
Is family physician eligible for Express Entry?+
NOC 31102 is TEER 1, which IRCC counts as skilled work experience for the Federal Skilled Worker Program and the Canadian Experience Class — provided your actual duties match the NOC description and you meet every other program requirement.
Does family physician get extra CRS points?+
Yes. NOC 31102 is on IRCC's high-wage list at Level 1. From November 3, 2026, 12+ months of qualifying Canadian work adds 70 CRS points, or a valid job offer is worth 100 (whichever is higher).
Can a family physician get a category-based Express Entry invitation?+
Yes — NOC 31102 is on IRCC's list for Healthcare and Social Services Occupations, 2026-Version 3; Physicians with Canadian Work Experience, 2026-Version 1. You generally need 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.
What if my job title says family physician but my duties are different?+
IRCC assesses your duties, not your job title. Compare what you actually do with the lead statement and main duties of NOC 31102. If most of them don't match, look at the related occupations below or search the official NOC site.