Family Medicine opportunities in Nova Scotia
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A fulfilling practice and life in Nova Scotia, Canada
Physicians in Nova Scotia provide fulfilling patient care which embraces family life, professional development and community involvement. That’s what makes practicing medicine in Nova Scotia unique. Physicians are increasingly attracted to practices that offer team-based care to their patients and allow them to consult with their peers. The size and scale of Nova Scotia allow for better connections across the health care system. Your practice of medicine and your life is richer here. Nova Scotia is more than medicine.
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Your Family Medicine Practice in Nova Scotia
Family medicine in Nova Scotia offers the opportunity to work with dynamic, interdisciplinary teams that deliver world-class care to patients across the province.
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.
Current Family Medicine Opportunities
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Physician benefits and incentives
Family Physicians 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 a plus one) 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.
Government Incentive Programs
Family physicians and specialists 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.
Licensure pathways
Nova Scotia is the first province in Canada to offer medical licensure to physicians who have completed their American board exams. It is the place for physicians who are looking for more out of life. And now, it’s as easy to move your practice here as it is to fall in love with your new home.
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