Advance your practice in Nova Scotia - USCAP - Pathology - Nova Scotia Health Physician Career Opportunities

A lifestyle that’s good for the soul

Imagine enjoying your morning coffee with ocean views; spending weekends exploring hiking trails, kayaking, or sampling local seafood; and returning home to communities where neighbours know your name. Whether you’re drawn to the vibrant urban energy of Halifax, the charm of coastal towns, or the calm of rural living, Nova Scotia makes it easy to slow down, reconnect, and enjoy a high quality of life that’s also surprisingly affordable.

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Nova Scotia at a glance

Life in Nova Scotia is shaped by the sea, with over 8,000 miles (13,000 km) of coastline waiting to be explored.

Image	20-25°C average summer temperature
Image	20 mins average commute time
Image	67km max. distance from ocean at all times
Image	$471,075 CAD average home price in 2025
Image	Direct flights to locations like Montreal, Toronto, Vancouver, New York, Florida and Europe

Physician benefits and incentives

Pathologists starting their practice in Nova Scotia can access competitive compensation, negotiated benefits and attractive incentives. This financial package, combined with Nova Scotia’s vibrant coastal lifestyle and supportive medical community, renders it an ideal destination for advancing your career.

Negotiated Benefits

Physicians in Nova Scotia are provided with health and dental benefits, EMR grants, funded locum coverage, CME funding, and parental leave.

Site Visit Program

Experience life in Nova Scotia and explore practice opportunities. This program reimburses you (and one guest) for a one-time visit to beautiful Nova Scotia. You must be eligible for a license in Nova Scotia, and work with a recruiter to obtain approval from Nova Scotia Health prior to your visit.

Relocation Reimbursement Allowance

Qualified candidates may be eligible for a relocation allowance of up to $20,000 upon accepting an offer in Nova Scotia.

Rural Specialist Retention Incentive

Eligible specialist physicians working in Nova Scotia’s rural communities will receive a $16,000 annual payment after three years.

Government Incentive Programs

Family physicians and specialists working in communities in the Central Zone may be eligible for up to $75,000 in incentives. Those establishing practices outside the Central Zone may be eligible for up to $125,000 over five years.

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Your Pathology Practice in Nova Scotia

Pathology and laboratory medicine in Nova Scotia offers the opportunity to work with dynamic, interdisciplinary teams that deliver world-class care to patients across the province.

Academic and Research Opportunities

Nova Scotia’s 10 universities and many colleges have created a well-educated population, a youthful entrepreneurial spirit, and a depth of opportunity for professionals of every stripe. Balanced with growing tech and creative sectors, Nova Scotia is a hub for medicine, boasting both the largest medical school and the largest hospital in Atlantic Canada. Here, rewarding opportunity is as close as the sea.

Locum Support

Come explore Canada’s ocean playground and learn about what it is like to practice here. Nova Scotia Health offers a number of locum opportunities throughout the province that include attractive per diem rates, accommodations, airfare and more. Physicians must be eligible to work in Canada to participate.

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Licensure pathways

United States-trained physicians who have completed their American board exams are now eligible for full licensure in Nova Scotia. There is no longer a requirement for Royal College Certification. Instead of enrolling in the Royal College’s MOC program or the College of Family Physicians’ Mainpro+ program, physicians can now enroll in a relevant Continuing Professional Development program in the US.

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