Information and services for physicians licensed in Nova Scotia

1. Online physician services

• Nova Scotia physician directory
• Change address and contact information (requires login)
• Change incorporation contact information (requires login)
• View and generate receipts (requires login)
• Generate a confirmation of licensure document (requires login)
• Renew medical license (available November-January only; requires login)

2. Physician guidelines and policies

• Physician guidelines and policies by topic and date of last approval

3. Licensing, registration and incorporation information

• Physician corporations (medical practice incorporation)
• Consent for certificate of professional conduct
• 2012 fee schedule (effective Jan 1, 2012) 
• Registration policies
• Information and services for applicants for registration

4. Registration department forms

• Notification of address or name change 
• Credit card payment form 

5. Publications

• Newsletters
• Annual reports

6. Practice-ready assessment (PRA) for exam eligibility

(For specialist physicians licensed in Nova Scotia who do not hold RCPSC certification)

• Overview: Sponsorship to the RCPSC practice-ready assessment process for exam eligibility 
• Policy: CPSNS sponsorship to the RCPSC practice-ready assessment process for exam eligibility 
• Application: CPSNS sponsorship to the RCPSC PRA process for exam eligibility 

7. Investigations

• A physician's guide to the complaints and investigations process
• Disciplinary decisions
• Investigations department

8. Council and administration

• College Council and committees 
• Links to Canadian medical regulatory authorities and related organizations
• Nova Scotia Medical Act
• Application for Dr. Robert F. Maudsley Research/Study Grant 
• Contact information

9. Orientation

• Nova Scotia physician orientation guide 
• Healthcare Atlantic Canada (IMG physicians discuss Nova Scotia life and medical practice) - External site