Sponsors

Physicians issued a Defined licence in Nova Scotia are required to have oversight from both a supervisor and a sponsor for the duration of that licence.

Sponsor Role & Responsibilities

The role of a Sponsor is to oversee supervision.

Sponsors must:

• Arrange for a Supervisor
• Determine the practice location of the Defined Licensee
• Act as a liaison and mediator
• Impose additional conditions as they see fit
• Maintain or sponsorship
• Oversee supervision
• Report to the Registrar annually
• Immediately notify the Registrar with concerns
  • Advise the Registrar if the Defined licensee stops practicing in the Zone
• Consult with the Supervisor and Registrar if considering withdrawal of sponsorship
  • Give adequate notice for practice to wrap up

The College will notify the Sponsor if there is a College complaint regarding the supervised physician.

Eligibility

To be eligible to be a Sponsor, a physician must:

• Have a Full licence.
• Be in senior leadership with the Health Authority.
• Practice in the same Health Zone as the physician being sponsored.