College Radar / March 2025 / Issue 1 - College of Physicians & Surgeons of Nova Scotia

Issue 1: March 2025

Message from the Registrar: Responding to the Call to Assess Internationally Trained Physicians

The first phase of the Physician Assessment Centre of Excellence (PACE) opened February 10. PACE assesses internationally trained physicians for licensure to practice to the full scope of their competencies….

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18 Physicians Attend Orientation

The Welcome Collaborative hosted 18 internationally trained physicians during its March 25–28 session. The orientation program delivers…

Update from Council

The College’s governing Council comprised of physicians and public representatives met March 21. Following a discussion the Council approved the College’s Mission,…

Atlantic Registry Evaluation Now Available

The Atlantic Registry (AR) launched May 1, 2023. The first of its kind in Canada, the Atlantic Registry enables ease of mobility…

AI Scribes in Clinical Care: New College Guidance

Artificial intelligence is being integrated into health care, with the potential to improve and accelerate care. On February 27 the College…