A.0 Request for Withdrawal from the Program:

A.1. The PRA-NL candidate submits a request for withdrawal, in writing and signed, to the Director of PRA-NL which outlines the basis for the request and includes documentation supporting the exceptional or extenuating circumstances.

A.2. The Director of PRA-NL reviews the request, and other appropriate documentation if necessary, and consults with others as required.

A.3. The Director of PRA-NL has the authority to approve or reject the request at their discretion and in so doing, may consult with whomever is deemed necessary to make a decision.

A.4. The final decision is communicated by the Director of PRA-NL in writing to the PRA-NL candidate as soon as possible.

A.5 If approval is granted, it will be subject to the following:

A.5.1. The PRA-NL candidate may be entitled to a refund or partial refund in accordance with the PRA-NL Refund Policy and Procedure (if applicable).

A.5.2. The PRA-NL candidate’s PRA Result Letter will indicate “No Standing”.

B.0 Request for Leave of Absence from the Program:

B.1. The PRA-NL candidate submits a request for a leave of absence, in writing and signed, to the Director of PRA-NL which outlines the basis for the request and includes documentation supporting the exceptional or extenuating circumstances.

B.2. The Director of PRA-NL reviews the request, and other appropriate documentation if necessary, and consults with others as required.

B.3. The Director of PRA-NL has the authority to approve or reject the request at their discretion and in so doing, may consult with whomever is deemed necessary to make a decision.

B.4. If approval is granted, it will be subject to the following conditions and any such other conditions as the Program may deem necessary:

B.4.1. Payment of an administrative fee.

B.4.2 Upon return to the program, the candidate must provide proof of continuing eligibility for the Program, including continuing eligibility for a provisional license, ongoing Regional Health Authority sponsorship, and Canadian Medical Protective Association coverage.

B.4.3. Confirmation that the designated primary assessor and/or secondary assessors are able to re-start the CFA and extend the CFA time beyond that originally agreed upon to complete the CFA.

B.4.4. If the primary assessor is unable to accommodate the proposed change to the CFA period, PRA-NL will endeavor to find an alternate CFA site and assessor(s), but cannot guarantee this will occur within a specific timeline or at all.

B.4.5. A candidate may be required to repeat a portion of the assessment, depending on the duration of the leave and if use of alternate site and assessor is required. 

B.4.6. A candidate may request an extension(s) of their leave of absence, but in no event shall a candidate be granted more than one separate leave of absence during the CFA.

B.4.7 If the University is unable to secure a new CFA site and/or assessors:

• The candidate will receive a refund or partial refund, in accordance with the PRA-NL Refund Policy and Procedure (if applicable).

• The PRA-NL candidate’s PRA Result Letter will indicate “No Standing”.