College News
Closing a Practice Toolkit by Doctors Nova Scotia
Business of Medicine: A Guide to Closing Your Medical Practice is a resource prepared by Doctors Nova Scotia to help younavigate the closure of your practice. Choosing to close your medical practice is a big decision, and it comes with a to-do list that can be just as daunting. Whetheryou’re retiring, relocating or changing careers, there are lots of details to take care of to ensure your patients and their personal health information are taken care of appropriately. Follow this guide to make the transition as smooth as possible.CFPC introduces enhanced continuing professional development for family medicine specialists
The College of Family Physicians of Canada (CFPC) announces the introduction of a new certified, bilingual online tool to support the continuing professional development (CPD) of family medicine specialists: The Professional Learning Plan (PLP). The PLP will support family medicine specialists in achieving personalized learning goals and building CPD plans that are well-tuned to their practices and to the needs of their patients and communities. Participation in developing a PLP is a voluntary opportunity. Read more about CFPC’s Professional Learning Plan.Doctors NS Professional Support Program provides confidential peer-to-peer support
Doctors Nova Scotia’s Professional Support Program (PSP) provides confidential peer-to-peer support for members and their families who are dealing with personal or professional problems. The PSP program responds to the mental health and wellness needs of members and also supports initiatives, workshops and other resources that promote wellness, resiliency and balanced living. Read more about Doctors Nova Scotia’s Professional Support Program.College Commemorates African Heritage Month 2022
The College commemorates African Heritage Month with this year’s theme of Through Their Eyes: The Voices of African Nova Scotians. We honour the contributions of African Nova Scotians throughout their rich and complex history in the province dating back over 400 years. We wish to recognize African Nova Scotian physicians for their leadership in medicine. The College acknowledges that much work must be done to address anti-black racism within our healthcare system.Nominate a Physician for the Gold-Headed Cane Award
The College’s Gold-Headed Cane Award recognizes an outstanding Nova Scotia physician who exemplifies professionalism in service to their patients and the profession in the best interest of the public.
The College’s annual province-wide award is in partnership with the Humanities HEALS Program at Dalhousie University Medical School…
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