Nova Scotia Speeds Up Licensing for Internationally Trained Doctors

A new program will drastically reduce the assessment time to integrate foreign-trained doctors into the province's healthcare system.

Nova Scotia's new initiative aims to cut the assessment period for internationally trained doctors from 18 months to approximately 12 weeks.
A Halifax-based clinic will be established early next year to evaluate international medical graduates and provide primary care to 2,500 patients.
Graduates will receive a license to practice in Nova Scotia and must commit to a three-year service agreement within the province.
The program is expected to issue about 45 licenses annually, a significant increase from the 39 licenses granted over the past five years.
Eligible candidates must have a recognized medical degree, two years of postgraduate training, English proficiency, and recent medical training or practice.