The College will be moving offices on June 1, 2019
The new office location will be 175 Western Parkway – Suite 400, Bedford, NS B4B 0G4.
The College will be closed on Friday, April 19, 2019 and Monday April 22, 2019 for the Easter holiday.
Regular office hours will resume on Tuesday, April 23, 2019.
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Notice of Hearing Regarding Dr. Jacob Puthenparumpil
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 and incompetence regarding Dr. Jacob Puthenparumpil. The Hearing will be held at the offices of McInnes Cooper, 13th Floor, Purdy’s Wharf, Tower II, 1300-1969 Upper Water Street, Halifax, commencing on April 23, 2019 at 0930 am and continuing thereafter as needed.
Notice of Hearing Withdrawal Regarding Dr. James Leahy
The College of Physicians and Surgeons of Nova Scotia and Dr. James Leahy have entered into an agreement to resolve the outstanding allegations against him with Dr. Leahy’s agreement to permanently retire. The College agrees that the terms of the agreement are in the best interests of the public and the profession. The College withdraws the Notice of Hearing.
Council Approves Revised Professional Standards
At its December meeting, the Council of the College approved the following revised professional standards:
- Professional Standards Regarding the Provision of Telemedicine Services
- Professional Standard Regarding Medical Assistance in Dying
Physicians are expected to stay current with professional standards and guidelines. The complete catalogue of professional standards and guidelines is available any time to all physicians on the College website.
Disciplinary Decisions (View All)
Hearing Committee Reasons for Decision Regarding Dr. Samuel Chun
The College of Physicians and Surgeons of Nova Scotia gave notice that as a result of two complaints and pursuant to the Nova Scotia Medical Act, Dr. Samuel Chun entered into a Settlement Agreement March 11th, 2019 with reasons to follow. The Hearing Committee’s reasons for its decision are now available.
College Announces Decision Regarding Dr. Samuel Chun
The College of Physicians and Surgeons of Nova Scotia hereby gives notice that as a result of two complaints and pursuant to the Nova Scotia Medical Act, Dr. Samuel Chun has entered into a Settlement Agreement in which he agreed to a reprimand and a one month suspension. A Hearing Committee approved the Settlement Agreement at a hearing on March 11, 2019. The Hearing Committee agreed that the Settlement Agreement is in the best interests of the public and the profession with full reasons to follow. Dr. Chun’s suspension begins on March 18, 2019.
College Announces Decision Regarding Dr. Juan Rivas
The College gives notice of a Settlement Agreement reached between the College and Dr. Juan Rivas, approved by the Hearing Committee of the College. The Hearing Committee orally approved the Settlement Agreement, with an agreed upon amendment, on January 18, 2019 and issued its written decision on February 5, 2019. The Settlement Agreement results in a three month suspension for Dr. Rivas. This suspension began on January 18, 2019. The written decision of the Hearing Committee with reasons for the approval of the Settlement Agreement is provided below.
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Licensing Statistics as of Aug. 31, 2018.
*This data represents a physician head count, not a total of full-time equivalent practising physicians. Read More
| Licence Type | Total |
|---|---|
| Full Licence | 2,298 |
| Defined Licence | 88 |
| Academic Licence | 66 |
| Clinical Assistant | 23 |
| Restricted Licence | 16 |
| Defined Licence – Term | 1 |
| Total | 2,492 |
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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:
Canadian Conference on Physician Leadership
- April 26-27, 2019 – Montreal, QC
The Prescribing Course – Safe Opioid Prescribing
- Saturday, June 8, 2019 – Membertou, NS
Family Medicine Forum
- October 30 – November 2, 2019 – Vancouver, BC
About the College
The College’s 2017 Annual Report (PDF – 32 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
Strategic Plan: 2018 – 2019
2017 Annual Report & Financial Statements