International jurisdictions approved by the Registrar

The following international jurisdictions have been approved by the Registrar for the purpose of assessing applications for certification based on acceptable postgraduate medical education and training.

Applicants who have completed their postgraduate medical education and training in one of the jurisdictions listed below may be eligible to apply for licensing with the College of Physicians and Surgeons of Nova Scotia.

Australia and New Zealand

Family medicine and general practice

Graduates of Australian General Practice Vocational Training programs that have been accredited by the Australian Medical Council (AMC) and meet the standards of the Royal Australian College of General Practitioners (RACGP) who also hold Fellowship of the Royal Australian College of General Practitioners (FRACGP).

OR Graduates of the vocational training routes accredited by the AMC and administered through the Australian College of Rural and Remote Medicine (ACRRM) who also hold the certification in family medicine leading to Fellowship of the Australian College of Rural and Remote Medicine (FACRRM).

The Australian and New Zealand College of Anaesthetists

Specialties and subspecialties

Anesthesia
Anesthesia training done from 1985 to 1992 completed under the auspices of the Faculty of Anaesthetists of the Royal Australasian College of Surgeons is acceptable.

Dates of acceptable training

1992 to present

The Australasian College for Emergency Medicine (ACEM)

Specialties and subspecialties

Emergency Medicine

Dates of acceptable training

1993 to present

Australasian College of Dermatologists

Specialties and subspecialties

Dermatology

Dates of acceptable training

2000 to present

Australasian Faculty of Rehabilitation Medicine

Specialties and subspecialties

Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation

Dates of acceptable training

2000 to present

Australasian Faculty of Occupational Medicine

Specialties and subspecialties

Occupational Medicine

Dates of acceptable training

2000 to present

Australian Faculty of Public Health Medicine

Specialties and subspecialties

Community Medicine (Public Health and Preventive Medicine)

Dates of acceptable training

2000 to present

Royal College of Pathologists of Australia

Specialties and subspecialties

Anatomical Pathology, General Pathology

Dates of acceptable training

2000 to present

Royal Australian and New Zealand College of Psychiatrists

Specialties and subspecialties

Psychiatry

Dates of acceptable training

2000 to present

The Royal Australian and New Zealand College of Obstetricians and Gynecology (RANZCOG)

The Australian Medical Council

Specialties

Obstetrics and Gynecology

Subspecialties

Obstetrics and Gynecology

Dates of acceptable training

1996 to present

The Royal Australian and New Zealand College of Ophthalmologists

Specialties and subspecialties

Ophthalmology

Dates of acceptable training

1995 to present

The Royal Australasian College of Surgeons

The Australian Medical Council

Specialties

Cardiac Surgery (Cardiothoracic Surgery), General Surgery, Neurosurgery, Orthopedic Surgery, Otolaryngology, Plastic Surgery, Urology

Subspecialties

Pediatric General Surgery, Vascular Surgery, Thoracic Surgery (Cardiothoracic Surgery).

Dates of acceptable training

1985 to present

The Royal Australian and New Zealand College of Radiologists

Specialties and subspecialties

Diagnostic Radiology, Radiation Oncology

Dates of acceptable training

1975 to present

The Royal Australian College of Physicians

The Australian Medical Council

Specialties

Adult Internal Medicine: Internal Medicine (General Medicine), Medical Genetics (Clinical Genetics), Neurology, Nuclear Medicine

Pediatrics: Hematological Pathology (Clinical Hematology & Oncology), Pediatrics, Medical Genetics (Clinical Genetics), Neurology, Nuclear Medicine, Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation (Rehabilitation Medicine)

Subspecialties

Adult Internal Medicine: Cardiology, Clinical Immunology & Allergy (Immunology & Allergy), Clinical Pharmacology, Critical Care Medicine (Intensive Care Medicine), Endocrinology & Metabolism (Endocrinology), Gastroenterology (Gastroenterology & Hepatology), Geriatric Medicine, Hematology, Infectious Diseases, Medical Oncology, Nephrology, Palliative Medicine, Respirology (Thoracic Medicine), Rheumatology

Pediatrics: Cardiology, Pediatric Emergency Medicine, Clinical Immunology & Allergy (Immunology & Allergy), Critical Care Medicine (Intensive Care Medicine), Endocrinology & Metabolism (Endocrinology), Gastroenterology (Gastroenterology & Hepatology), Hematology, Infectious Diseases, Neonatal-Perinatal Medicine, Nephrology, Palliative Medicine, Respirology (Thoracic Medicine), Rheumatology

Dates of acceptable training

1990 to present

Hong Kong

The Hong Kong Academy of Medicine;
The Hong Kong College of Anesthesiologists;
The Hong Kong College of Radiologists;
Hong Kong College of Community Medicine;
Hong Kong College of Emergency Medicine;
Hong Kong College of Obstetrics and Gynaecologists;
College of Ophthalmologists of Hong Kong;
Hong Kong College of Orthopaedic Surgeons;
Hong Kong College of Otorhinolaryngologists;
Hong Kong College of Paediatricians;
Hong Kong College of Pathologists;
Hong Kong College of Physicians;
Hong Kong College of Psychiatrists;
College of Surgeons of Hong Kong

Specialties and subspecialties

Anesthesia, Diagnostic Radiology (Radiology), Nuclear Medicine, Radiation Oncology (Clinical Oncology), Community Medicine (Public Health and Preventive Medicine), Emergency Medicine, Obstetrics & Gynecology, Ophthalmology, Orthopaedic Surgery, Otolaryngology, Pediatrics, Pathology, Psychiatry

Dates of acceptable training

1994 to present

Singapore

The Academy of Medicine, Singapore;
The Division of Graduate Medical Studies;
The National University of Singapore

Specialties

Anaesthesia (Anesthesiology), Cardiac Surgery (Cardiothoracic Surgery), Community Medicine (Public Health & Preventive Medicine), Dermatology, Diagnostic Radiology, Emergency Medicine, General Surgery, Hematological Pathology (Pathology), Internal Medicine, Neurology, Neurosurgery, Nuclear Medicine, Obstetrics & Gynecology, Otolaryngology, Ophthalmology, Orthopaedic Surgery, Pediatrics, Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation (Rehabilitation Medicine), Plastic Surgery, Psychiatry, Urology

Subspecialties

Medical Oncology, Occupational Medicine, Thoracic Surgery, Cardiology, Endocrinology and Metabolism (Endocrinology), Gastroenterology, Geriatric Medicine, Hematology, Infectious Diseases, Nephrology (Renal Medicine), Pediatric General Surgery (Pediatric Surgery), Respirology (Respiratory Medicine), Rheumatology

Dates of acceptable training

2000 to present

South Africa

The Health Professions Council of South Africa;
The Colleges of Medicine of South Africa

Specialties

Anatomical Pathology, Anaesthesia (Anesthesiology), Cardiac Surgery (Cardiothoracic Surgery), Community Medicine (Public Health & Preventive Medicine) (Community Health), Dermatology, Diagnostic Radiology (Radiology), General Pathology (Clinical Pathology), General Surgery, Hematological Pathology, Internal Medicine (Physicians), Medical Genetics, Medical Microbiology (Microbiological Pathology), Neurology, Neurosurgery, Nuclear Medicine, Obstetrics & Gynecology, Ophthalmology, Orthopaedic Surgery, Otolaryngology, Pediatrics, Plastic Surgery, Psychiatry, Radiation Oncology, Urology, Vascular Surgery

Subspecialties

Thoracic Surgery, Cardiology, Critical Care Medicine, Hematology (Clinical Hematology), Developmental Pediatrics, Endocrinology and Metabolism (Endocrinology), Forensic Pathology, Gastroenterology, Geriatric Medicine, Medical Biochemistry (Chemical Pathology), Medical Oncology, Neonatology, Nephrology, Occupational Medicine, Pediatric General Surgery (Pediatric Surgery), Pediatric Neurology, Respirology (Respiratory Medicine), Rheumatology

Dates of acceptable training

1974 to present

Switzerland

Swiss Medical Association

Specialties and Subspecialties

Anaesthesia (Anesthesiology), Cardiac Surgery (Cardiothoracic Surgery), Dermatology, General Surgery, Hematological Pathology (Immunohematology), Internal Medicine, Nuclear Medicine (Radiology and Nuclear Medicine), Neurology, Neurosurgery, Obstetrics & Gynecology, Occupational medicine, Ophthalmology, Orthopaedic Surgery, Otolaryngology, Pathology, Pediatrics, Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, Plastic Surgery, Psychiatry, Urology

Subspecialties

Thoracic Surgery, Cardiology, Clinical Immunology and Allergy, Clinical Pharmacology, Critical Care Medicine (Intensive Care Medicine), Endocrinology and Metabolism (Endocrinology), Forensic Pathology (Forensic Medicine), Gastroenterology, Hematology, Nephrology, Pediatric General Surgery (Pediatric Surgery), Pediatric Neurology, Respirology, Rheumatology

Dates of acceptable training

2000 to present

United Kingdom and Ireland

Edinburgh London Glasgow England

Family medicine and general practice

Graduates of general practice vocational training schemes that have been accredited by the Irish College of General Practitioners (ICGP) who also hold Membership of the Irish College of General Practitioners (MICGP).

Graduates of general practice vocational training programs that have been accredited by the General Medical Council (GMC) who meet the standards of the Royal College of General Practitioners (RCGP) who also hold Membership of the Royal College of General Practitioners (MRCGP).

The Royal College of Anaesthetists (UK)

Specialties and subspecialties

Anesthesia

Dates of acceptable training

1990 to present

The College of Anaesthetists Royal College of Surgeons of Ireland (R.C.S.I)

Specialties and subspecialties

Anesthesia

Dates of acceptable training

1996 to present

Joint Committee on Higher Training in Accident & Emergency Medicine Faculty of Accident & Emergency Medicine (UK) / The Royal College of Emergency Medicine (RCEM)

Specialties and subspecialties

Emergency Medicine

Dates of acceptable training

1993 to present

The Royal College of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists (UK)

Specialties

Obstetrics & Gynecology

Subspecialties

Gynecologic Oncology, Gynecologic Reproductive Endocrinology & Infertility (Reproductive Medicine), Maternal-Fetal Medicine

Dates of acceptable training

1984 to present

The Royal College of Ophthalmologists (UK)

Specialties and Subspecialties

Ophthalmology

Prior to 1988 Ophthalmology was a specialty recognized by: The Royal College of Surgeons in Edinburgh; The Royal College of Surgeons of England; The Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Glasgow; The Royal College of Surgeons of Ireland

Dates of acceptable training

1988 to present

The Royal College of Paediatrics and Child Health (UK)

Specialties

Pediatrics

Subspecialties

Neonatal Medicine, Pediatric Endocrinology, Pediatric Gastroenterology, Pediatric Hematology/Oncology (Pediatric Oncology), Pediatric Infectious Diseases (Pediatric Infectious Disease and Immunology), Pediatric Nephrology, Pediatric Neurology, Pediatric Respirology (Pediatric Respiratory Medicine), Pediatric Rheumatology

Dates of acceptable training

1972 to present

The Royal College of Pathologists (UK)
Joint Committee on Higher Pathology Training (JCHPT)

Specialties and subspecialties

Anatomical Pathology (Histopathology), Medical Biochemistry (Chemical Pathology)

Dates of acceptable training

1996 to present

The Royal College of Physicians of Edinburgh;
The Royal College of Physicians of London;
The Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Glasgow

The Joint Committee on Higher Medical Training

Specialties

Community Medicine (Public Health & Preventive Medicine), Dermatology, Hematological Pathology, Internal Medicine, Medical Genetics (Clinical Genetics), Medical Microbiology (Medical Microbiology and Virology and Infectious Diseases), Neurology, Nuclear Medicine, Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation (Rehabilitation Medicine)

Subspecialties

Cardiology, Clinical Immunology and Allergy (Immunology or Allergy), Clinical Pharmacology (Clinical Pharmacology & Therapeutics), Endocrinology and Metabolism (Endocrinology & Diabetes Mellitus), Gastroenterology, Geriatric Medicine, Hematology, Infectious Diseases (Medical Microbiology and Virology and Infectious Diseases), Medical Oncology, Nephrology (Renal Medicine), Palliative Medicine, Pediatric Cardiology, Respirology (Respiratory Medicine), Rheumatology

Dates of acceptable training

1972 to present

The Royal College of Physicians of Ireland

Irish Committee on Higher Medical Training

Specialties

Dermatology, Internal Medicine, Neurology, Occupational Medicine, Pediatrics, Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation (Rehabilitation Medicine)

Subspecialties

Cardiology, Clinical Pharmacology (Clinical Pharmacology & Therapeutic), Endocrinology & Metabolism (Endocrinology), Gastroenterology, Geriatric Medicine, Hematology, Nephrology, Palliative Medicine, Respirology (Respiratory Medicine), Rheumatology

Dates of acceptable training

1994 to present

The Royal College of Psychiatrists (UK)

Specialties and subspecialties

Psychiatry

Dates of acceptable training

1975 to present

The Royal College of Surgeons of Edinburgh;
The Royal College of Surgeons of England;
The Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Glasgow;
The Royal College of Surgeons of Ireland

The Scottish Royal Colleges’ Board for the Recognition of Surgical Posts – Basic Surgical Training: The Hospital Recognition Cte (HRC)

The Joint Committee on Higher Surgical Training

Specialties

Cardiac Surgery (Cardiothoracic Surgery), Diagnostic Radiology, General Surgery, Neurosurgery, Orthopedic Surgery (Trauma and Orthopedic Surgery), Otolaryngology, Plastic Surgery, Radiation Oncology, Urology

Subspecialties

Thoracic Surgery (Cardiothoracic Surgery), Pediatric General Surgery

Dates of acceptable training

1976 to present

The Royal College of Radiologists (UK)

Specialties and subspecialties

Radiation Oncology (Clinical Oncology), Diagnostic Radiology (Clinical Radiology)

Dates of acceptable training

1975 to present

United States of America

Family medicine and general practice

Graduates of a postgraduate training program in the USA accredited by the Accreditation Council for Graduate Medical Education (ACGME) should refer to the policy on American-Certified Physicians: Eligibility Requirements for Full Licensure.¹