Events

April 29, 2026

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...
March 31, 2026

Transgender Day of Visibility

International Transgender Day of Visibility honours transgender people and raises awareness of the discrimination they continue to face, while celebrating...
International Women's Day
March 3, 2026

College celebrates International Women’s Day on March 8

The College celebrates International Women’s Day recognizing the tremendous contribution and leadership of women physicians in Nova Scotia.
African Heritage Month 2026
January 26, 2026

College commemorates African Heritage Month 2026

The College commemorates African Heritage Month with this year’s theme Strength in Unity: Moving Forward with Purpose, Prosperity, Power, and...
November 27, 2025

National Physician Assistant Day November 27

On November 27, we celebrate the important work of Physician Assistants (PAs) across Nova Scotia. The College recognizes the contributions...
September 23, 2025

National Day for Truth and Reconciliation

On September 30, the College joins with Nova Scotians in observing National Day for Truth and Reconciliation. This day honours...
July 23, 2025

Emancipation Day

The College joins with Nova Scotians to commemorate Emancipation Day on August 1st. Emancipation Day marks the historic abolition of...
June 16, 2025

June 21 is National Indigenous Peoples Day

On June 21, the College recognizes National Indigenous Peoples Day, a celebration of the rich cultures, histories, and contributions of...
May 28, 2025

June is Pride Month

The College recognizes Pride Month and celebrates the 2SLGBTQIA+ community. Physicians in Nova Scotia play an important role in addressing...
View all news

Media inquiry?

Send us your question and we’ll respond promptly.

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.