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May 19 is World Family Doctor Day.  The College recognizes the compassion and excellent care that Nova Scotia’s family medicine specialists provide to patients throughout the province.  The College acknowledges the essential role that family physicians play in our health care system.

May 17 is International Day Against Homophobia, Transphobia & Biphobia. The College recognizes the importance of this day in raising awareness of the violence and discrimination faced by LGBTQIA+ people across the globe. The International Day Against Homophobia, Transphobia, and Biphobia is a global moment of solidarity and visibility for LGBTQIA+ individuals and communities. The College also recognizes the tremendous work of NSH’s prideHealth and its ongoing efforts to improve access to safe, coordinated and comprehensive care for the 2SLGBTQIA+ community.

May 23, 2025 | 12:30 PM – 1:00 PM The meeting will take place online via a virtual meeting platform. Download the 30th Annual General Meeting Agenda (PDF) If you wish to attend, please RSVP by Tuesday, May 20, 2025, to communications@cpsns.ns.ca

May 12 marks the beginning of National Nursing Week in Canada. This year’s theme is: The Power of Nurses to Transform Health. The week aims to draw attention to the impact nurses have in shaping healthcare, driving innovation, and advocating for patient-centred care. The College commends the dedication, commitment and professionalism of nurses delivering skilled and compassionate care to patients throughout Nova Scotia.

May 1 is Doctor’s Day in Nova Scotia. The College recognizes the dedication of physicians and medical learners in caring for their patients throughout the province. The College joins Nova Scotians in expressing appreciation for the work our physicians and medical learners do every day when providing patient care and promoting healthy communities. Celebrate and learn more about Nova Scotia’s doctors at YourDoctors.ca.

In this issue: March orientation: 18 physicians completed the 4-day session;
New session: identifying the unique health challenges faced by African Nova Scotians; Dr. Sridharan and Dr. Sulyman: Interview with facilitators of the “Sharing Our Journeys into Practice in Nova Scotia”; More sessions added: Welcome Collaborative expands to four days; Accreditation credits: renewal of continuing professional development credits.

International Transgender Day of Visibility (March 31) is dedicated to honouring transgender people and raising awareness of the discrimination faced by this community worldwide while celebrating their contributions to society. The College in recognizing the International Transgender Day of Visibility acknowledges the important role Nova Scotian physicians play in addressing the healthcare needs of transgender and gender-diverse individuals with dignity and respect. The College also recognizes the vital work of NSH’s prideHealth in improving access to safe care for the transgender and gender-diverse community. Read more about the International Transgender Day of Visibility

The Atlantic Registry (AR) launched May 1, 2023. The first of its kind in Canada, the Atlantic Registry enables ease of mobility for physicians licensed in New Brunswick, Newfoundland and Labrador, Nova Scotia, and Prince Edward Island. The Registry streamlines administrative processes and lowers licensing costs…