College of Physicians & Surgeons of Nova Scotia

June 2025 - The Welcome Collaborative - Supporting Physicians New to Nova Scotia The Welcome Collaborative hosted its largest orientation to date with 26 physicians participating in the September session. The orientation...

The SignPost: June 2025 is now available.

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Thank you for your interest in the Physician Assessment Centre of Excellence (PACE). PACE is presently reviewing hundreds of applications. As such, PACE is not undertaking a broad call for further applications at this time.

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YouTube video by College of Physicians and Surgeons of Nova Scotia Sharing Our Journeys into Practice in Nova Scotia – Welcome Collaborative

Our Welcome Collaborative program has launched a new video. The program is a 4 day in-person orientation aimed to assist new-to-Canada physicians understand the healthcare system in Nova Scotia.
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Applications Now Open for Internationally Trained Physicians Wishing to Practice in Nova Scotia The Physician Assessment Centre of Excellence (PACE) is a dedicated assessment centre and medical clinic designed to evaluate internationally trained physicians (ITPs) in office-based primary care.

The Physician Assessment Centre of Excellence (PACE) is now accepting applications from internationally trained physicians wishing to work in Nova Scotia.

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Congratulations Class of 2025

The College congratulates the Dalhousie University Medical School graduates from the class of 2025. We wish our new doctors well in the exciting new opportunities ahead.

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College Radar – May 2025 – now available

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In this issue:

• Message from the Registrar: New faculty-specific eligibility for licensure
• Physician Assessment Centre of Excellence (PACE)
• Report from Council and Annual General Meeting

Annual Report 2024 The College of Physicians and Surgeons of Nova Scotia is improving access to healthcare by licensing more physicians and specialists

The College is dedicated to improving access to safe, competent medical care for Nova Scotians. We continue to lead the country in opening the door wider for the assessment and licensure of internationally trained physicians. Learn about how we are Improving Access to Care in our 2024 Annual Report.

Avoid late fees, renew your Postgraduate Training Licence today. Late fees will go into effect at midnight tonight, Wednesday, May 21.

Postgraduate Trainee News - College of Physicians & Surgeons of Nova Scotia This newsletter provides important information for physicians undergoing postgraduate medical education at Dalhousie University.

Postgraduate Trainee News – April 2025
This newsletter provides important information for physicians undergoing postgraduate medical education at Dalhousie University.

March 2025 - The Welcome Collaborative - Supporting Physicians New to Nova Scotia The Welcome Collaborative hosted its largest orientation to date with 26 physicians participating in the September session. The orientation...

The SignPost: March 2025 is now available. In this issue:

• 18 physicians completed the 4-day session
• New session regarding African Nova Scotian patients
• Interview with Drs. Sulyman and Sridharan
• Welcome Collaborative expands to four days
• Welcome Collaborative renews CPD accreditation

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College Radar – March 2025 – now available

In this issue:

• Message from the Registrar: Responding to the Call to Assess Internationally Trained Physicians

• 18 Physicians Attend Orientation

• Atlantic Registry Evaluation Now Available

Standards & Guidelines - College of Physicians & Surgeons of Nova Scotia The College is directed by the Medical Act to establish and promote professional standards of practice for medicine. The development of professional standards is led by the Professional Standards Comm...

The College’s governing Council met on March 21 and approved the following revised professional standards:

• Professional Standards Regarding Temporarily or Permanently Closing a Medical Practice
• Professional Standards for Physicians Responsibilities for Clinical Observers and their Practice

Dr. Gus Grant Awarded the King Charles III Coronation Medal Press Releases - College of Physicians & Surgeons of Nova Scotia The College of Physicians and Surgeons of Nova Scotia is pleased to announce the King Charles III Coronation Medal has been awarded to its Registrar & CEO, Dr. Gus Grant.[...]

The College of Physicians and Surgeons of Nova Scotia is pleased to announce the King Charles III Coronation Medal has been awarded to its Registrar & CEO, Dr. Gus Grant.

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N.S. regulator opening door for international physicians Dr. Gus Grant, registrar of the College of Physicians and Surgeons of Nova Scotia, says the province is making some recruitment inroads.

N.S. regulator opening door for international physicians
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Participation in the Atlantic Registry

The Atlantic Registry is increasing physician mobility in our region.
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As of January 2025, there were 377 physicians on the Atlantic Registry, including 213 physicians from NB, NL, and PEI who hold Full licences in NS, 98 of whom are family physicians.

Welcoming Physicians The College of Physicians and Surgeons Nova Scotia is supporting and licensing physicians trained outside Canada with an orientation program

In our annual 2024 Access to Care Report learn more about our project that welcomes physicians to Nova Scotia.
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Over the last two years, 133 physicians trained outside of Canada have attended the Welcome Collaborative orientation program.

Physician Extender Programs: 4-year snapshot

More Physician Extender Programs in Nova Scotia. reports.cpsns.ca/2024-access-...

In many instances, the presence of physician extenders, be they associate physicians or physician assistants, has enabled departments to remain open.

Licensed physicians in Nova Scotia: 4-year snapshot

The College’s 2024 Access to Care Report just released. reports.cpsns.ca/2024-access-...

The College licensed 573 more physicians in Nova Scotia as of December 31, 2024 (compared to December 31, 2021). An increase of 19%.

Effective December 1, late fees apply to all licence renewals and corporation permits. Renew today. portal.cpsnscrm.com:8133/memservices/

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