College News (View All)
College Releases Review of Sexual Misconduct Investigations
The Canadian Centre for Legal Innovation in Sexual Assault Response (CCLISAR) has completed its independent review of the College’s processes regarding the investigation of sexual misconduct complaints against physicians.
“The College opened up its process to external experts for review. Our goal is to remove any barriers to reporting sexual misconduct and to reduce the unintended harms that can occur when investigating such allegations,” said Dr. Gus Grant, Registrar & CEO of the College. (READ MORE)
Disciplinary Decisions (View All)
College Announces Decision Regarding Dr. Kieron McGibney
The College of Physicians and Surgeons of Nova Scotia hereby gives notice that as a result of a complaint and pursuant to the Nova Scotia Medical Act, Dr. Kieron McGibney has agreed to a reprimand. Summary of DecisionCollege Announces Decision Regarding Dr. Donald Fay
The College of Physicians and Surgeons of Nova Scotia hereby gives notice that as a result of a complaint and pursuant to the Nova Scotia Medical Act, Dr. Donald Fay has agreed to a reprimand. Summary of DecisionCollege Announces Decision Regarding Dr. Sarah Jones
The College of Physicians and Surgeons of Nova Scotia hereby gives notice that as a result of a complaint and pursuant to the Nova Scotia Medical Act, the Hearing Committee of the College approved a Settlement Agreement on June 26, 2019, with reasons to follow. Those reasons have now been issued and are available in the Committee’s written decision accessible below. The Settlement Agreement contains Dr. Jones’ admissions of professional misconduct, incompetence and incapacity. The Settlement Agreement also contains agreed upon sanctions including a 36 month suspension, strict conditions to be met before Dr. Jones may return to practice and extensive conditions and restrictions on Dr. Jones’ practice when she does return. The Settlement Agreement is included as a Schedule to the Hearing Committee’s written decision. Settlement AgreementFeatured
Licensing Statistics
Data provided represents a physician head count, not a total of full-time equivalent practising physicians.
Data as of Sept 30, 2019 now available.
Nova Scotia Practice Ready Assessment Program
The Nova Scotia Practice Ready Assessment Program (NSPRAP) is an assessment program for international medical graduates (IMGs) who:
- have completed residencies in family medicine outside of Canada; and
- are unable to meet Nova Scotia licensing requirements.
Program eligibility requirements.
For more information, please contact info@nsprap.ca.
Upcoming Events:
Atlantic Pain Conference
- October 11, 2019 – Halifax, NS
More information
Dalhousie Medical Education Institute
- October 25, 2019 – Fox Harbour, NS
More information
Family Medicine Forum
- October 30 – November 2, 2019 –
Vancouver, BC
Contacting the College:
Public Inquiries call: 902-421-2201
Public inquiries can include requesting information about: filing a complaint, referencing a professional standard or accessing medical records.
Reporting Sexual Misconduct call: 902-406-8401
This is a confidential line to discuss concerns regarding sexual misconduct by physicians.
About the College
The College’s 2018 Annual Report (PDF – 36 pages)
The College of Physicians and Surgeons of Nova Scotia serves the public by regulating the province’s medical profession in accordance with the Nova Scotia Medical Act and its regulations.
All physicians in Nova Scotia must be licensed by the College in order to practise medicine in the province.
The duties of the College include:
- Licensing qualified and competent physicians to practise medicine
- Investigating and resolving physician-related complaints on behalf of the public
- Monitoring and maintaining standards of practice through peer assessment
- Developing professional standards and guidelines to support high standards of medical practice and ethical conduct