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Nova Scotia is opening an international medical graduate assessment centre in Halifax to help more internationally trained physicians become licensed to practise in the province.

The initiative will begin with four international medical graduates providing primary care for about 2,500 patients. Two Nova Scotia physicians will supervise the graduates and assess them for independent licensure.

Each year you must renew your medical licence. If you practise within a corporation for which you are listed as a medical director, you must also renew your corporation permit. Before you renew your medical licence and corporation permit, please review your renewal checklists.

In this issue:

September orientation: 26 physicians completed the 3-day session
New Session: introducing a new session, Communicating with 2SLGBTQ+ Patients
Warm Welcome: Dr. Ihab Khierelseed finds support through the Welcome Collaborative
Communication is Key: learn about Dr. Joan Evans and her commitment to effective physician-patient communication

October 1 is Treaty Day and the beginning of Mi’kmaq History Month in Nova Scotia.

Treaty Day commemorates the key role of treaties in the relationship between the Nova Scotia Mi’kmaq and the Crown. The annual ceremony reaffirms the historic presence of the Mi’kmaw who have occupied the land for thousands of years.

On September 30, the College observes National Day for Truth and Reconciliation in Canada.

Each year, September 30 marks the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation. The day honours the children who never returned home and Survivors of residential schools, as well as their families and communities. Public commemoration of the tragic and painful history and ongoing impacts of residential schools is a vital component of the reconciliation process.

The College joins with Nova Scotians to commemorate Emancipation Day on August 1st.  Emancipation Day marks the abolition of slavery by the British Parliament in 1834, which marked the end of African peoples’ enslavement around the world. Each August 1, Canadians are invited to reflect, educate and engage in the ongoing fight against anti-Black racism and discrimination. Emancipation Day celebrates the strength and perseverance of Black communities in Canada.

In this issue: June Orientation – 13 physicians completed the 3-day session; High Participation – the number of physicians onboarded exceeds estimates; Spotlight on Dr. Eliza Moldovan – discover her journey from the UK to Nova Scotia through the Welcome Collaborative; and
Dr. Simon Bonnington’s Dedication – learn about his ongoing commitment to physician success within the program.

On June 21 the College recognizes National Indigenous Peoples Day. For generations, many Indigenous groups and communities have celebrated their culture and heritage on June 21 or around that time of year because of the significance of the summer solstice as the longest day of the year…