Original documentation

Approved

March 27, 2020

Purpose

This policy sets out the source verification standards accepted by the College of Physicians and Surgeons of Nova Scotia.

Policy

Primary‐source verification of qualifications is a fundamental part of credentialing. All documents provided to the College of Physicians and Surgeons of Nova Scotia must satisfy the Registrar.

The following documents must be source verified through physiciansapply.ca or provided directly to the College from the issuing institution.

  • Medical diploma
  • Postgraduate training certificates
  • Certificates of specialty recognition
  • Licentiate of the Medical Council of Canada (LMCC)

Exception

Physicians applying for registration through the Canadian Free Trade Agreement may submit copies of their credentials to the College.

This policy is effective as of March 27, 2020. Physicians licensed before March 27, 2020 will be held to the general and specific policies and language in place upon their initial licensure.

Approved by:Registration Policy Committee & Council
Approval date(s):March 10, 2020 & March 27, 2020
Reviewed for accuracy:April 2021
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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.