
Dr. Gus Grant Awarded the King Charles III Coronation Medal
The College of Physicians and Surgeons of Nova Scotia is pleased to announce the King Charles III Coronation Medal has been awarded to its Registrar & CEO, Dr. Gus Grant.
The College of Physicians and Surgeons of Nova Scotia is pleased to announce the King Charles III Coronation Medal has been awarded to its Registrar & CEO, Dr. Gus Grant.
The College commemorates African Heritage Month with this year’s theme of Legacy in Action: Celebrating Black Brilliance. The theme celebrates the enduring legacy of Black Nova Scotians, paying tribute to the community’s resilience, achievements, and impact throughout history.
Improving access to safe, competent care remains the sole theme of the College’s Strategic Plan. Composed of practising physicians and public members, the College’s governing Council is singularly focused on improving access to safe care for Nova Scotians. Access to care is not simply a Nova Scotia issue. It is a national and global issue. When it comes to primary care, Health Canada estimates our country is 13,000 family physicians short. While efforts are being made to expand medical faculties and residency programs, our short and intermediate-term needs can only be met through the successful recruitment, retention and licensure of…
In this issue: December orientation: 19 physicians completed the 3-day session Interview with Program Manager: Interview with George Mbara, Program Manager of the Welcome Collaborative 2024 Data: In 2024, the program welcomed 73 physicians 2024 Highlights: The program received accreditation from Dalhousie University The SignPost newsletter provides updates and resources to participants engaged with the Welcome Collaborative. The Welcome Collaborative is an orientation program designed to support physicians who have trained outside of Canada, have been issued a licence, and are new to practising in Nova Scotia.
On November 27, we celebrated the important work of Physician Assistants (PAs) across Nova Scotia.
The College recognizes the contributions and dedication of Physician Assistants who deliver patient care alongside physicians and other health care professionals. The College is committed to growing physician extender programs and to increasing the number of physician assistants (PAs).
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
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