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 Defined licence is a time-limited licence issued to a physician lacking qualifications for a Full licence. Physicians holding a Defined licence may practise medicine while pursuing long-term licensure. Being time-limited, a Defined licence can only be renewed annually within its term. Physicians holding a Defined licence may practise medicine while pursuing the necessary qualifications for a Full or Restricted licence. A physician holding a Defined licence practises as the most responsible physician (MRP) while &[...]
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 College of Physicians and Surgeons of Nova Scotia (the College) understands that postgraduate trainees may wish to provide coverage for another trainee on the same or different service in the tertiary care teaching hospitals in Halifax. Purpose This policy describes the criteria that must be met when a postgraduate trainee applies to provide peer coverage at a facility or health [...]
Preamble A physician extender is a healthcare provider who is never the most responsible practitioner providing patient care. Physician extenders must always practise under the supervision of a licensed physician within an approved physician extender program. Physician extender program goals and objectives include: ensuring a standardized accountability framework for the conduct of the physician extender;
Preamble The College of Physicians and Surgeons of Nova Scotia (the College) recognizes the value of internationally trained physicians within the Canadian healthcare system. Internationally trained physicians with credentials comparable to that obtained in Canadian universities, as identified by experts in postgraduate medical training, may be eligible for a Full licence in Nova Scotia.
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 The College of Physicians and Surgeons of Nova Scotia (the College) understands that postgraduate trainees may wish to provide time-limited clinical services that fall within their demonstrated scope of practice, for remuneration outside of their training program. Purpose This policy describes the criteria that must be met when a postgraduate trainee applies to provide staff coverage or “moonlight” at a facility or [...]
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.
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