MDSelect FAQ

How many listings does MDSelect and the Canadian Medical Directory contain?

There are over 58,000 doctors listed in the Canadian Medical Directory. We provide the most complete medical information in Canada through our physician directory and directory of hospitals.

How often is MDSelect’s online information updated?

The online version of our physician directory and Canadian Medical Directory is updated monthly (12 times per year). With MDSelect.com, you do not have to wait for the next edition of the Canadian Medical Directory to be printed; just search MDSelect.com for the most up-to-date medical information available in Canada.

Can multiple users access this service?

Yes, through MDSelect.com and the Canadian Medical Directory, multiple users can access the physician directory online at a discounted price.

Can I access MDSelect from any computer?

Yes, MDSelect’s medical information online can be accessed from any computer. You simply need to key in your username and password.

Is MDSelect endorsed by the Canadian Medical Association?

Yes, MDSelect and the Canadian Medical Directory are endorsed by the Canadian Medical Association.

How can MDSelect help me manage my information?

With MDSelect you not only get the most complete physician directory in Canada, you can also copy and paste information into your word processing documents, and export and print address labels. This saves you keying time and ensures the accuracy of your data.

What kind of search criteria can I use to access information?

With MDSelect.com, you can search through the Canadian Medical Directory using over 20 search fields. For example, if you have a Chinese-speaking patient who needs a heart specialist in Toronto, you can search on heart specialists by region and spoken-language.

How can MDSelect make my direct mailings easier?

You can download mailing lists of any size from the MDSelect.com Web site. Or by using the cut and paste feature of our physician directory online, you can paste address labels directly into your word processing documents and avoid misspelling contact information. And you no longer have to wonder if the mailing information you are using is correct or valid because our Canadian Medical Directory is being constantly updated.

Why is MDSelect online so convenient?

Our online Canadian Medical Directory is the quickest way to access medical information in Canada. With our physician directory, you no longer have to thumb through thousands of printed pages to get the medical information you want. You can cross-reference data quickly and easily. Simply key in what you are looking for, and let our cyber Canadian Medical Directory do the rest.

How can MDSelect help me to get the right referral for my patients?

Do you need to find a Chinese-speaking cardiologist for one of your patients? Would you like to refer one of your teenage patients to a younger specialist? Do you need to find out about possible specialists in order to choose the most suitable one for your patient? Then use any of our over 20 search options to get these and many other types of medical information from the Canadian Medical Directory.

What are the advantages of the online Canadian Medical Directory?

Unlike the print edition of the Canadian Medical Directory, our online directory cannot be misplaced or coffee-stained. As well, the medical information in our online physician directory can easily be copied and pasted into your word processing documents, making it easy and efficient to prepare mailing labels. Our Canadian Medical Directory online also offers you the added advantage of being able to search for medical information using over 20 different search criteria. 

Who gathers the listings for MDSelect’s Canadian Medical Directory?

The listings for our physician directory, new-graduates directory, directory of hospitals, government and associations contact list, and faculty of medicine information (including the University of Toronto and the University of Calgary) are compiled by our full-time editorial staff. As well, we continually verify much of the information in our physician directory through our many affiliations with various medical associations.