Is NOC 31100 (Specialists in clinical and laboratory medicine) a high-wage occupation for Express Entry?

Yes. From November 3, 2026, NOC 31100 is in the 2× tier of IRCC’s high-wage list, meaning its national median wage is at least 2 times the median wage of the Canadian workforce (2023 to 2025 data).

How many CRS points does NOC 31100 give?

With 12 months or more of skilled Canadian work in NOC 31100, you add 70 points to your Canadian work-experience points. For example, a single candidate with 3 years of Canadian work goes from 64 to 134 points. A qualifying job offer in NOC 31100 is worth 100 points instead. You get the higher of the two routes, never both, capped at 150 points (140 with a spouse).

Do I need to earn 2× the median wage myself?

No. The tier comes from the occupation’s national median wage, not from your own salary. What matters is that your job’s main duties match NOC 31100 and that the work is skilled, paid, Canadian experience.

Can I combine months in different high-wage jobs?

To get the 70-point add-on, all 12 months must be in 2× occupations. Months here also count toward the 40-point (1.5×) and 20-point (1.3×) add-ons when combined with other high-wage jobs.

Which Express Entry programs accept NOC 31100?

As a TEER 1 occupation it counts as skilled work for the Canadian Experience Class and the Federal Skilled Worker Program.

Which category draws include NOC 31100?

It is on IRCC’s list for the Healthcare and social services and Physicians with Canadian work experience categories, so you can also be invited in those category draws.

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NOC 31100: Specialists in clinical and laboratory medicine

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.

Express Entry eligibility

Skilled work (TEER 0 to 3): yes, TEER 1.
Canadian Experience Class: counts as skilled Canadian work (1 year in the last 3 years).
Federal Skilled Worker Program: counts as skilled work (1 year of continuous work in the last 10 years).
Federal Skilled Trades Program: not one of the eligible trades.
High-wage occupation (from November 3, 2026): yes, 2× tier.

TEER 1: Occupations that usually need a university degree. Every program has other requirements too, such as language test results and, for FSW, a points test.

Category-based draws

Healthcare and social services
At least 12 months of full-time work (or the same amount part-time) in this occupation within the last 3 years, in Canada or abroad.
Physicians with Canadian work experience
At least 12 months of full-time work (or the same amount part-time) in this occupation within the last 3 years, in Canada.

Category lists checked on canada.ca on 2026-10-17. IRCC category-based selection

CRS points for work in NOC 31100

With 12+ months of Canadian work here, from November 3, 2026, by years of skilled Canadian work:

Canadian work CRS points with 12 or more months in NOC 31100
Years in Canada	Single, today	Single, Nov 3	With spouse, today	With spouse, Nov 3
1	40	110	35	105
2	53	123	46	116
3	64	134	56	126
4	72	142	63	133
5 or more	80	150	70	140

See Canadian work points and the median-wage rule.

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.

For Express Entry your duties must match the lead statement and most of the main duties above.

Example job 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

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.

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Common questions

Is NOC 31100 (Specialists in clinical and laboratory medicine) a high-wage occupation for Express Entry?: Yes. From November 3, 2026, NOC 31100 is in the 2× tier of IRCC’s high-wage list, meaning its national median wage is at least 2 times the median wage of the Canadian workforce (2023 to 2025 data).
How many CRS points does NOC 31100 give?: With 12 months or more of skilled Canadian work in NOC 31100, you add 70 points to your Canadian work-experience points. For example, a single candidate with 3 years of Canadian work goes from 64 to 134 points. A qualifying job offer in NOC 31100 is worth 100 points instead. You get the higher of the two routes, never both, capped at 150 points (140 with a spouse).
Do I need to earn 2× the median wage myself?: No. The tier comes from the occupation’s national median wage, not from your own salary. What matters is that your job’s main duties match NOC 31100 and that the work is skilled, paid, Canadian experience.
Can I combine months in different high-wage jobs?: To get the 70-point add-on, all 12 months must be in 2× occupations. Months here also count toward the 40-point (1.5×) and 20-point (1.3×) add-ons when combined with other high-wage jobs.
Which Express Entry programs accept NOC 31100?: As a TEER 1 occupation it counts as skilled work for the Canadian Experience Class and the Federal Skilled Worker Program.
Which category draws include NOC 31100?: It is on IRCC’s list for the Healthcare and social services and Physicians with Canadian work experience categories, so you can also be invited in those category draws.

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