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Doctor’s Day in 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…
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Amendment to PHIA: Expanded authority to disclose personal health information to reduce danger to health or safety
As of April 1, an amendment to the Nova Scotia Personal Health Information Act (PHIA), took effect and removes the requirement that the significant danger be “imminent,” allowing health-care professionals to consider disclosure earlier when they reasonably believe it may help avert or minimize the danger. Prior to this change, the danger had to be determined to be “imminent,” a…
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The SignPost: March 2026 Issue 13
In this issue: 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 North America, have been issued a licence, and are new to practising in Nova Scotia.
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Transgender Day of Visibility
International Transgender Day of Visibility honours transgender people and raises awareness of the discrimination they continue to face, while celebrating their many contributions to society. In recognizing this day, the College acknowledges the important role Nova Scotian physicians play in providing dignified, respectful care to transgender and gender-diverse individuals. The College also recognizes the ongoing…
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Postgraduate trainee renewal opens April 30
Online postgraduate trainee licence renewal opens on April 30, 2026. Completion of your licence renewal form and receipt of payment is required...
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Access to Care Report 2025
The College is committed to improving access to competent, safe care for Nova Scotians. It is the College’s primary strategic focus. In January, the College released its 2025 Access to Care Report which provides highlights of the inroads being made to uphold this strategic commitment.
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Report from Council
The College’s governing Council met on March 27. The Council is composed of physician members elected by registrants and public members appointed...
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Welcoming 21 physicians to Nova Scotia
In January, 21 physicians new to practising in Nova Scotia participated in the Welcome Collaborative orientation program at the College of Physicians and...
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Message from the Registrar: New licensing pathways meeting with success
Like the rest of Canada, Nova Scotia relies on internationally trained physicians (ITPs) to help address physician shortages. In the last few years...