College of Physicians & Surgeons of Nova Scotia

College Congratulates its President
Dr. Martin Gardner on Royal College Award

December 14, 2020

Dr. Martin Gardner is the 2020 recipient of the Mentor of the Year award for Region 5.
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EVENTS

Health Law Institute Seminar Series: The Matters of Black Health – Resilience and Determination

January 29, 2021, 12:10 – 1:20 pm

Presented by: Sharon Davis-Murdoch, Co-President of the Health Association of African Canadians, Nova Scotia.

Prescribing Opioids in Chronic Pain Webinar

February 2, 2021, 8:00 – 10:00 pm

The Atlantic Mentorship Network-Pain & Addiction (AMN-P&A) in partnership with Doctors Nova Scotia are offering the Safer Opioid Prescribing Program to physicians, medical residents and nurse practitioners in Nova Scotia.

COVID-19 UPDATES

Pandemic-Related Exceptions to MCCQE Part II

January 4, 2021

The College has instituted a new policy in recognition of the postponement of the Medical Council of Canada’s Qualifying Examinations Part II. As a result of this exam delay, a number of physicians are unable to meet the requirements of obtaining LMCC for Full licensure.

The College’s Pandemic-Related Exceptions to the Requirement for the MCCQE Part II Policy allows exceptions for those who were affected by the postponement of this qualifying examination. Review the new policy.

Currently, Nova Scotia is the only province with such an exemption and therefore we encourage postgraduate trainees to continue to challenge the MCCQE Part II as it becomes available so as not to limit their licensing options throughout Canada.

DISCIPLINARY DECISIONS

College announces Decision Regarding
Dr. Najeeb Kadir

December 22, 2020

The College of Physicians & Surgeons of Nova Scotia hereby gives notice that a Hearing Committee has issued a decision dated December 14, 2020, accepting a Settlement Agreement under subsection 103(1) of the Medical Act.

In the Settlement Agreement, Dr. Najeeb Kadir, of Amherst, Nova Scotia admitted to engaging in a sexual relationship with a patient, and that such conduct constituted professional misconduct and conduct unbecoming.

The Hearing Committee accepted that the following sanctions were appropriate:
1. Dr. Kadir’s licence to practice medicine is suspended for a period of 18 months. The suspension is retroactive to September 17, 2019, the date Dr. Kadir removed himself from practice in connection with this matter;
2. Dr. Kadir must complete a professional boundaries course approved by the College, prior to returning to practice.
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About the College

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.

How to File a Complaint

Your Guide to Filing a Complaint (PDF)

Public Inquiries: 902-421-2201
Information about: filing a complaint or accessing medical records.

Report Sexual Misconduct:
902-406-8401
This is a confidential line to discuss concerns regarding sexual misconduct by physicians.