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About the College The College of Physicians and Surgeons of Nova Scotia (the College) serves the public by regulating the province's physicians, podiatrists, and physician assistants in accordance with the Nova Scotia Medical Act and its regulations. Among other responsibilities, the College licenses physicians, podiatrists, and physician assistants, investigates public complaints, and develops professional standards…

The College joins with Nova Scotians to commemorate Emancipation Day on August 1st. Emancipation Day marks the historic abolition of slavery by the British Parliament in 1834, ending the legal enslavement of African peoples across the British Empire. Each year, Canadians are called to reflect upon and to address anti-Black racism and discrimination. This day…

On June 21, the College recognizes National Indigenous Peoples Day, a celebration of the rich cultures, histories, and contributions of First Nations, Inuit, and Métis peoples across Canada. The College values the important work of Tajikeimɨk Mi’kmaw Health and Wellness, which works towards health transformation for Mi’kmaq in Nova Scotia. Read more about National Indigenous…

The College congratulates the Dalhousie Medical School graduates from the class of 2026. We wish our new doctors well in the exciting new opportunities ahead.

The College’s 2025 Annual Report website is now available along with its financial statements for 2025.

At the College’s 31st Annual General Meeting (AGM), both the President’s and the Registrar’s reports highlighted the efforts of the College...

The College’s governing Council met on May 22. The Council governs the College in the public interest and in accordance with provincial legislation...

As of April 1, an amendment to the Nova Scotia Personal Health Information Act (PHIA), took effect and removes the requirement that the...

All health profession regulators in the province are required to transition to the Regulation Health Professions Act (RHPA).
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The College acknowledges that we are in Mi’kma’ki, the ancestral and unceded territory of the Mi’kmaq people. This territory is covered by the Treaties of Peace and Friendship. We also acknowledge that people of African descent have been in Nova Scotia for over 400 years, and we honour and offer gratitude to those ancestors.