Preamble The Medical Act Regulations1 require all registrants to have the current capacity, competence and character for safe and ethical practise. This is relevant at the time of initial registration or licensing, while licensed and at the time of annual licensing renewal. As such, the College of Physicians and Surgeons of Nova Scotia (the College) requires criminal record screening to assist in its mandate to protect the public interest.
PREAMBLE In accordance with the Medical Act, the purpose and duties of the College of Physicians and Surgeons of Nova Scotia (the College) are to serve and protect the public interest in the practice of medicine, and to preserve the integrity and maintain public confidence of the medical profession in the ability of the College to regulate the practice of medicine. SCOPE All registrants must hold a licence to engage in practice in Nova Scotia. This policy applies to [...]
Preamble In accordance with the Medical Act, the purpose and duties of the College of Physicians and Surgeons of Nova Scotia (the College) are to serve and protect the public interest in the practice of medicine, and to preserve the integrity and maintain public confidence of the medical profession in the ability of the College to regulate the practice of medicine. In doing so, the College relies on information provided in a Certificate of Professional Conduct ([...]
PREAMBLE The College of Physicians and Surgeons of Nova Scotia (the College) recognizes that an applicant for registration with the College may wish to obtain access to their application records. PURPOSE This policy describes the process and requirements for an applicant to obtain a copy of their application records held by the College. SCOPE This policy applies to all applicants for registration with the College. POLICY Requesting Application Documents Access to application records held by the College will be granted upon written request by the applicant. Access to application records held by the College can be provided by [...]
PREAMBLE All documents for registration or licensure in Nova Scotia must be presented in English. PURPOSE This policy describes the process and provisions for translation of all documents required for registration or licensure in Nova Scotia. SCOPE This policy applies to candidates applying for licensure in Nova Scotia whose application documents are not written in English.
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 [...]
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