If you are a licensed physician interested in moving to Nova Scotia from out of province, you’ll first need to secure your license to practice here. In Nova Scotia, the College of Physicians and Surgeons Nova Scotia is the governing body that will determine your eligibility to practice, and start your licensing process.
If you are a specialist, you can register with the Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons Canada. After you have successfully registered, you will then need to secure a Nova Scotian licence, which you do through the College of Physicians and Surgeons Nova Scotia. If you are a Family Physician or General Practitioner, the College of Physicians and Surgeons Nova Scotia will start your licensing process.
If the College of Physicians and Surgeons Nova Scotia determines you are not eligible for a licence, they will indicate whether or not you qualify for the Nova Scotia Practice Ready Assessment Program (NSPRAP). If you do qualify for the NSPRAP, the College will refer you to a Coordinator to support your application and hopeful acceptance to the NSPRAP. If you do not qualify for the NSPRAP, you can immigrate to Canada through Express Entry. If you already have status in Canada, then you should connect with the Immigrant Services Association of Nova Scotia (ISANS) to ask about physician bridging programs.