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.

Among other responsibilities, the College:

• Undertakes physician registration and licensing

• Encourages high standards of qualification, practice and ethics among its members

• Investigates complaints against physicians

• Manages and suports the Clinician Assessment for Practice Program (CAPP) and the Nova Scotia Physician Achievement Review (NSPAR) Program