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A fulfilling practice and life in Nova Scotia

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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Physician benefits and incentives

Dermatologists 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 Dermatology Practice in Nova Scotia

Dermatology 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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Connect with a Recruiter

To learn more, connect with Physician Recruitment Consultant, Deanna Miller

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