The BVI Medical and Dental Council is prepared to see the full extent of the law carried out against anyone who practices medicine or dentistry in the BVI without being registered or without a current license.

These were the sentiments expressed recently by Chairperson of the Council Dr. Ronald Georges.

“Every country in the world and in every state in the U.S., physicians are required to be licensed by local authorities in order to practice. The BVI is no exception,” he said.

Dr. Georges noted that all practicing physicians and dentists must be registered and hold an up-to-date license to legally practice medicine in the Territory. Licenses must be renewed annually. In addition, non-belonger physicians engaging in private practice must have an up-to-date grant of approval from the Minister of Health. Physicians are being warned to ensure that they comply with these requirements.

To re-license, physicians must pay the appropriate fee and be in good standing with the council with no on-going complaint investigations.

Applicants who hold full registration in and whose medical qualifications are from the United Kingdom, United States, Canada, the Republic of Ireland, and Australia, or were received from the University of the West Indies, are eligible for registration.

Practitioners trained or registered in other areas may be considered if they have been registered in an English-speaking Caribbean country and have worked there for a period of at least two years. All other physicians are required to sit and pass the Caribbean Association of Medical Council qualifying exam. 

 Among the documents needed for registration is a certified copy of a medical degree certificate and post graduate qualifications in English; evidence of a completed internship, certified copy of current license and an original letter of good standing from the current registration body which should be sent directly to the Council.

The application form and a list of the other necessary documentation can be obtained from the Council’s Secretary, Josephine Maduro, at the office of the Medical and Dental Council at 468-3701 ext 3132.  Maduro is located in the RG Hodge Building above the BVI Diabetic Association Office.

The Council reserves the right to request additional information for the verification process and candidates may be subject to an interview. The registration process, which takes at least six weeks, includes verification of documentation from overseas registering bodies, universities and following up professional references. Processing will not usually begin until all documents are submitted.

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