The SignPost: March 2026 is now available. In this issue:
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• 20 physicians participated
• From Lebanon to Halifax
• Dr. Gus Grant reflects on the growth of the Welcome Collaborative
• The Welcome Collaborative program partners with Doctors Nova Scotia
College Radar – March 2026 – now available
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In this issue:
• Message from the Registrar: New licensing pathways meeting with success
• Welcoming 21 physicians to Nova Scotia
• Report from Council
• Access to Care Report 2025
Last week, Dr. Gus Grant, Registrar and CEO of CPSNS, discussed with the CBC how the College is improving access to care for Nova Scotians. View on YouTube (the interview starts at 39:48): www.youtube.com/live/Lzbvwt-...
Dr. Gus Grant said progress is being made in the attempt to address the physician shortage in Nova Scotia.
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The College’s 2025 Access to Care Report was just released. The number of physicians licensed by the College has increased by 30% over the past three years.
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Effective December 1, late fees apply to all licence renewals and corporation permits. Renew today.
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Last week to renew your Licence and Corporation Permit. Renew before November 30 to avoid late fees.
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The Physician Assessment Centre of Excellence (PACE) hospitalist assessment program for internationally trained physicians will be accepting applications November 17 to December 8, 2025. Apply on the More Than Medicine Hospitalist Pathway website.
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The Physician Assessment Centre of Excellence (PACE) in Nova Scotia was recognized with the 2025 Coalition of Physician Enhancement Innovate Award.
Left to right: Dr. Keri McAdoo, CEO of PACE, Mr. Peter Boal, UCSD PACE Program, Dr. Viran Naik, CEO of MCC
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College Radar – October 2025 – now available
In this issue:
• Message from the Registrar: Physician Assessment Centre of Excellence: Welcoming More Physicians
• Physician Health
• Report from Council
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Dr. Gus Grant, Registrar and CEO, was interviewed by the CBC regarding our new licensing pathway for South African doctors trained in family and emergency medicine.
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Thank you for your interest in the Physician Assessment Centre of Excellence (PACE). PACE is presently reviewing hundreds of applications. As such, PACE is not undertaking a broad call for further applications at this time.
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Our Welcome Collaborative program has launched a new video. The program is a 4 day in-person orientation aimed to assist new-to-Canada physicians understand the healthcare system in Nova Scotia.
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The Physician Assessment Centre of Excellence (PACE) is now accepting applications from internationally trained physicians wishing to work in Nova Scotia.
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Congratulations Class of 2025
The College congratulates the Dalhousie University Medical School graduates from the class of 2025. We wish our new doctors well in the exciting new opportunities ahead.
College Radar – May 2025 – now available
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In this issue:
• Message from the Registrar: New faculty-specific eligibility for licensure
• Physician Assessment Centre of Excellence (PACE)
• Report from Council and Annual General Meeting
The College is dedicated to improving access to safe, competent medical care for Nova Scotians. We continue to lead the country in opening the door wider for the assessment and licensure of internationally trained physicians. Learn about how we are Improving Access to Care in our 2024 Annual Report.
Avoid late fees, renew your Postgraduate Training Licence today. Late fees will go into effect at midnight tonight, Wednesday, May 21.
Postgraduate Trainee News – April 2025
This newsletter provides important information for physicians undergoing postgraduate medical education at Dalhousie University.
The SignPost: March 2025 is now available. In this issue:
• 18 physicians completed the 4-day session
• New session regarding African Nova Scotian patients
• Interview with Drs. Sulyman and Sridharan
• Welcome Collaborative expands to four days
• Welcome Collaborative renews CPD accreditation
College Radar – March 2025 – now available
In this issue:
• Message from the Registrar: Responding to the Call to Assess Internationally Trained Physicians
• 18 Physicians Attend Orientation
• Atlantic Registry Evaluation Now Available
The College’s governing Council met on March 21 and approved the following revised professional standards:
• Professional Standards Regarding Temporarily or Permanently Closing a Medical Practice
• Professional Standards for Physicians Responsibilities for Clinical Observers and their Practice
The College of Physicians and Surgeons of Nova Scotia is pleased to announce the King Charles III Coronation Medal has been awarded to its Registrar & CEO, Dr. Gus Grant.
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Participation in the Atlantic Registry
The Atlantic Registry is increasing physician mobility in our region.
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As of January 2025, there were 377 physicians on the Atlantic Registry, including 213 physicians from NB, NL, and PEI who hold Full licences in NS, 98 of whom are family physicians.
In our annual 2024 Access to Care Report learn more about our project that welcomes physicians to Nova Scotia.
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Over the last two years, 133 physicians trained outside of Canada have attended the Welcome Collaborative orientation program.
Physician Extender Programs: 4-year snapshot
More Physician Extender Programs in Nova Scotia. reports.cpsns.ca/2024-access-...
In many instances, the presence of physician extenders, be they associate physicians or physician assistants, has enabled departments to remain open.
