Your hospitalist practice in Nova Scotia

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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Practicing medicine in Nova Scotia provides the unique opportunity to work with collaborative, interdisciplinary teams that deliver world-class care directly within patients’ local communities. It also offers the chance to live and work in some of the province’s most stunning and welcoming regions, where natural beauty and a strong sense of community go hand in hand.

Licensure pathways

Nova Scotia is the first province in Canada to offer a pathway to full medical licensure to physicians who have completed their American board exams*. There’s no longer a requirement for Royal College certification. The College will also accept enrolment in the relevant continuing professional development (CPD) program in the United States in lieu of the Maintenance of Certification (MOC) program with the Royal College or the Mainpro+ program with the College of Family Physicians of Canada.

*Subject to review of your qualifications and training by the College of Physicians and Surgeons of Nova Scotia.

Locum Support

Come explore Canada’s ocean playground and learn about what it is like to practice here. Nova Scotia Health offers several locum opportunities throughout the province, including attractive per diem rates, accommodations, airfare, and more.

Atlantic Registry

The new Atlantic Registry allows for greater mobility of fully licensed physicians in Atlantic Canada.

The Registry allows fully licensed physicians to practice anywhere in Atlantic Canada, regardless of which Atlantic province is their home base.

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, the rewarding opportunity is as close as the sea.

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Physician Incentives and Benefits

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 CAD upon accepting an offer in Nova Scotia.

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