I Want to Observe Medical Practice

Observing medical practise can help you prepare for your Canadian licensing examinations or assessment of your skills and knowledge.

The College previously required medical students or physicians seeking to observe a medical practice in Nova Scotia to apply for a permit to do so. Effective January 16, 2025, the College is no longer requiring a permit to observe medical practise in Nova Scotia.

Licensed physicians in Nova Scotia that allow observation of their practice should be aware of the following College standard:

Physician Responsibilities for Clinical Observers and their Practice – Standards & Guidelines College of Physicians & Surgeons of Nova Scotia