Preamble In accordance with the Medical Act Regulations1, all applicants for registration with the College of Physicians and Surgeons of Nova Scotia (the College) are required to be a graduate from a university or school that meets the criteria approved by Council. Purpose This policy describes the universities, schools, and programs accepted for all licence types. Scope
Preamble A Full licence in Nova Scotia is an annually renewable licence for independent practice without terms, conditions or restrictions. Historically, a Full licence in Canada had strict, rigid prerequisites. In addition to requirements of capacity, competence, and character, to be granted a Full Licence, the physician was required to hold a recognized medical degree, be a Licentiate of the Medical Council of Canada and hold certification with either the College of Family Physicians of Canada [...]
Preamble The criteria for registration on the Conditional Register are laid out in section 39 of the Medical Act Regulations.1 Specialist physicians not in family medicine (“specialists”) who are not eligible for a Full licence2 may be eligible for licensure on the Conditional Register. Successful completion of a Practice Ready Assessment (PRA) supports eligibility towards Conditional licensure. Physicians registered on the Conditional Register are permitted to practise medicine in accordance with the conditions [...]
Preamble Section 10 of the Medical Act Regulations1 requires the Registrar to maintain a list of members whose names appear on a register and who qualify to be recognized as a medical specialist in accordance with criteria approved by Council.
Preamble Proficiency in English is a requirement for registration. All registrants must have the ability to effectively communicate with patients, other professionals and the College. The Medical Practitioners Regulations require an applicant to have demonstrated proficiency in the English language as required by the Registrar.
Preamble The criteria for registration on the Conditional Register are laid out in section 39 of the Medical Act Regulations.1 Physicians who are not eligible for a Full licence2 may be eligible for licensure on the Conditional Register. Physicians registered on the Conditional Register are permitted to practise medicine in accordance with the conditions and restrictions outlined in their licensing agreement with the College of Physicians and Surgeons of Nova Scotia (the College). [...]
Preamble The criteria for registration on the Conditional Register are laid out in section 39 of the Medical Act Regulations.1 Physicians who are not eligible for a Full licence2 may be eligible for licensure on the Conditional Register. Physicians registered on the Conditional Register are permitted to practise medicine in accordance with the conditions and restrictions outlined in their licensing agreement with the College of Physicians and Surgeons of Nova Scotia (the College). For [...]
Preamble Section 39 of the Medical Act Regulations (the Regulations)1 describes the criteria for registration on the Conditional Register. Additionally, sections 55-58 of the Regulations set out the application, criteria, and permitted activities for Academic licensure. Purpose This policy defines the provisions for an Academic licence.
Preamble Registrants must remain qualified, competent and fit to always practise within their scope of practice. There are several ways a registrant can maintain the necessary knowledge, skills, and experience to practise safely and ethically. This policy addresses one of those ways: the currency of a registrant’s practice experience related to a defined scope of practice.
PREAMBLE All registrants must hold a licence to practise in Nova Scotia. The College of Physicians and Surgeons of Nova Scotia (the College) recognizes there are varying circumstances that may cause a registrant’s licence to become inactive such as voluntary relinquishment or revocation. PURPOSE This policy describes the various circumstances and due processes a registrant must undertake when applying to the College to restore or reactivate a licence.
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