College News & Announcements
Holiday Office Closure
The College of Physicians and Surgeons will be closed for the holiday season Monday, December 24th through to Tuesday, January 1st. The office will re-open on Wednesday, January 2nd at 8am.
Medical licence and corporation permit renewal will remain open online until end of business day December 31st, 2018.
To guarantee the processing of your renewal application before it expires end of business day December 31st, 2018 the College must receive your medical licence and/or corporation permit renewal on or before end of business day December 10th, 2018.
Renew your medical license and corporation permit before it expires December 31st, 2018
December 3, 2018
To guarantee the processing of your renewal application before the expiry date of end of business day December 31st, 2018 the College must receive your medical licence and/or corporation permit renewal on or before end of business day December 10th, 2018.
Please renew and pay online by Monday, December 10th, 2018:
Notice of Hearing Regarding Dr. Sarah Jones
November 7, 2018
Pursuant to the Medical Act, a Hearing Committee of the College of Physicians and Surgeons of Nova Scotia will convene to consider allegations of professional misconduct, incompetence, conduct unbecoming and incapacity regarding Dr. Sarah Jones. The Hearing will be held at the offices of McInnes Cooper on a date to be determined.
Notice of Hearing
Disciplinary Decisions & Interim Licence Sanctions
College Announces Decision Regarding Dr. Lisa Dearman
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. Lisa Dearman has agreed to a reprimand and conditions on her licence to practice medicine. Summary of Decision
College Announces Decision Regarding Dr. William Vitale
A Hearing Committee of the College of Physicians and Surgeons of Nova Scotia has approved the Consent Revocation Agreement resulting in the revocation of Dr. Vitale’s registration and medical licence pursuant to section 105 of the Medical Practitioners Regulations. Consent Revocation Agreement Hearing Committee Decision
College Announces Decision Regarding Dr. Richard Heinrichs
The College of Physicians and Surgeons of Nova Scotia hereby gives notice that as a result of a complaint made by the Registrar Dr. D.A. (Gus) Grant and pursuant to the Nova Scotia Medical Act, Dr. Richard Heinrichs has agreed to a reprimand issued by the College. Summary of Decision
