AIPS-NS

AIPS-NS: Resources

PCRC

The Physician Credentials Registry of Canada (PCRC), a division of the Medical Council of Canada, was established to provide a centralized, uniform process to obtain primary source verification of a physician’s diploma and other core medical credentials. PCRC will provide an accepted national standard for source verification. 

The information obtained by PCRC is permanently stored in a centralized repository, and provides a confidential, lifetime professional portfolio. With the applicant’s approval, the information can be shared with organizations such as provincial and territorial medical regulatory authorities and certifying and qualifying bodies in Canada. Please note this Registry stores professional information only, and does not review or verify credentials; it simply creates a database to store credentials once verified. This allows physicians to simply refer anyone wishing to confirm verified credentials to this registry rather than creating a personal file each time a physician is required to verify credentials. 

CPSNS

College of Physicians and Surgeons of Nova Scotia: The College of Physicians and Surgeons of Nova Scotia is the professional body responsible for regulating the province's medical profession in accordance with the Nova Scotia Medical Act and its regulations. 

CAPP

The Clinical Assessment for Practice Program is intended for International Medical Graduate (IMG) physicians who believe they are PRACTICE READY for entry into family practice without any additional formal residency training in Canada. Candidates who wish to have their qualifications reviewed to determine their eligibility for licensure in Nova Scotia can complete an online review of qualifications here

CaRMS

The Canadian Resident Matching Service (CaRMS) - The Canadian Resident Matching Service is a not-for-profit organization that works in close cooperation with the medical education community, medical schools and students to provide an electronic application service and a computer match for entry into postgraduate medical training throughout Canada. 

Doctors Nova Scotia

Doctors Nova Scotia is the professional association representing all doctors in the province. It is the oldest medical association in Canada. The association represents about 2,200 physicians serving patients across the province, and 700 medical students and residents.Practice Opportunities: Nova Scotia is home to more than 2,200 practicing physicians, but there remain doctor shortage in some communities. While the provincial Department of Health is responsible for recruiting physicians, various organizations, including Doctors Nova Scotia, help promote available practice opportunities. 

CFPC

College of Family Physicians of Canada is a national voluntary organization of family physicians that makes continuing medical education of its members mandatory. The College strives to improve the health of Canadians by promoting high standards of medical education and care in family practice, by contributing to public understanding of healthful living, by supporting ready access to family physician services, and by encouraging research and disseminating knowledge about family medicine. Canadian Medical Association serves and unites the physicians of Canada and be the national advocate, in partnership with the people of Canada, for the highest standards of health and health care. 

Orientation to the Canadian Health Care System for Internationally Educated Health Professionals

The Registered Nurses Professional Development Center (RN-PDC) partnered with the College of Registered Nurses of Nova Scotia (CRNNS), Immigrant Settlement and Integration Services (ISIS) to assist internationally educated health care professionals to navigate the steps toward establishing community integration and employment in Nova Scotia. For more information on the 13 week x 15 hours a week program, English for Internationally Educated Health Care Professionals.

ISIS

Immigrant Settlement and Integration Services (ISIS) is a leading community organization that welcomes immigrants. Working in partnership, ISIS offers services and creates opportunities that enable immigrants to participate fully in Canadian life.