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.

A Clinical Observership Permit lets you observe, learn, and gain insight into the practice of medicine in Nova Scotia under the supervision of a physician practising in a hospital or medical practice. As a clinical observer, you work with patients and see their private information. You must therefore possess qualifications and meet standards acceptable to the College.

You may apply for a Clinical Observership Permit if you:

• are not otherwise eligible to be licensed to practice medicine in Nova Scotia; or
• do not yet meet the requirements for a licence to practise medicine in Nova Scotia (medical student).

A clinical observership is not:

• a licence to practise medicine;
• considered as training or work experience; and/or
• part of your assessment for eligibility to practise medicine.

Read the College standard on Physician Responsibilities for Clinical Observers and their Practice.

Apply for a Clinical Observership

Clinical Observership Permit

• Download the Clinical Observership Permit Application Package and Guide (PDF – 15 pages – 1853 KB)
• Submit the completed application to registration@cpsns.ns.ca

Medical Student Observership Permit

• Download the Medical Student Observership Permit Application Package and Guide (PDF – 8 pages – 1686 KB)
• Submit the completed application to registration@cpsns.ns.ca

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