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NOC 31100: Specialists in clinical and laboratory medicine
NOC 31100 is a TEER 1 occupation. It counts as skilled work for Express Entry under FSW and CEC. It is on the 2026 Healthcare and social services and Physicians with Canadian work experience category lists. The latest round for that category (#441, September 4, 2026) invited 3,500 candidates at a CRS cutoff of 475.
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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.
Job titles filed under this code
Official example titles
- anatomical pathologist
- anesthetist
- cardiologist
- dermatologist
- diagnostic radiologist
- emergency physician
- endocrinologist
- gastroenterologist
- general pathologist
- geriatrician
- hematologist
- hematopathologist
- medical biochemist - physician
- medical microbiologist
- nephrologist
- neurologist
- neuropathologist
- oncologist
- pediatrician
- physiatrist
- pneumologist
- psychiatrist
- radiation oncologist
- respirologist
- rheumatologist
Not this code
Close occupations that have their own code
- Chiropractors → 31201
- Dental surgeon → 31110 Dentists
- General practitioners and family physicians → 31102
- Immunologist → 21110 Biologists and related scientists
- Managers in health care → 30010
- Other professional occupations in health diagnosing and treating → 31209
- Physicians assistants, midwives and allied health professionals → 31303 Physician assistants, midwives and allied health professionals
- Specialists in surgery → 31101
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.
What this code means for Express Entry
TEER 0–3 work counts toward the Federal Skilled Worker Program.
One year of this work in Canada can qualify for the Canadian Experience Class.
Not in a Federal Skilled Trades group.
Category-based rounds that list this code
| Category | Latest round | CRS | Invitations |
|---|---|---|---|
| Healthcare and social services occupations | #441 · Sep 4, 2026 | 475 | 3,500 |
| Physicians with Canadian work experience Canadian experience | #440 · Sep 3, 2026 | 198 | 229 |
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Employment requirements
Specialists in clinical and laboratory medicine
- A bachelor's degree or in Quebec, completion of a college program and one year of pre-medicine university studies is usually required.
- Graduation from an approved medical school and specific specialty training are required.
- Completion of the certifying examinations of the Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada and licensing by the provincial or territorial licensing authority are required.
Specialists in clinical medicine
- Four to five years of specialty residency training are required.
- Two years of subspecialty training may also be required.
Specialists in laboratory medicine
- Four to five years of specialty residency training are required.
Good to know
- Progression to management positions, such as director of laboratory medicine is possible with experience.
Codes in the same group
Official sources
- noc.esdc.gc.caNOC 2021 Version 1.0: 31100 Specialists in clinical and laboratory medicine
- statcan.gc.caStatistics Canada: National Occupational Classification (NOC) 2021 Version 1.0
- canada.caIRCC: Find your National Occupational Classification (NOC)
- canada.caIRCC: Express Entry, who can apply
- canada.caIRCC: Express Entry category-based selection