Online Review of Qualifications
Candidates who wish to have their qualifications
reviewed to determine their eligibility for licensure
in Nova Scotia are asked to complete an online review
of qualifications.
Be prepared to provide the following information
when completing the form:
- Medical licensing examinations completed
- Citizenship status
- Language proficiency information
- Medical education history
- History of postgraduate medical training completed
within Canada or in the U.S.A.
- History of postgraduate medical training completed
outside of Canada or the USA
- Certifications
- Other qualifications
- Practice history
DO NOT submit documentation
with the form.
Language Requirement
As described in section II 5(b) of the Regulations
for Registration, applicants must be able to communicate
in English to the satisfaction of the Registrar.
Findings of a Review of Qualifications
The findings of a review of qualifications constitute
an opinion regarding an applicant's potential
eligibility for licensure in Nova Scotia. Decisions
regarding licensure are made by the College's Credentials
Committee.
Review Time
Please allow 3-4 weeks to receive the results of
your review.
Refund Policy
Candidates submitting applications for review of
qualifications are advised that the review process
commences immediately upon their submission and that
refunds are therefore not granted except in exceptional
circumstances such as technical error. Under no circumstances
are the findings of a College review of qualifications
grounds for a refund.
Links to Important Documents/Information
The College recommends that you review the following
documents PRIOR to proceeding with
the Online Review of Qualifications:
Regulations
for Registration in Nova Scotia 
List of
"Conditions" in the Regulations for Registration
which are "Approved by Council"
Specialty
Qualifications Approved by Council
Conditions for Defined
License in Family Medicine
Clinician
Assessment for Practice Program (CAPP) (Family
Practice)
Proceed to Online Review of Qualifications Below:
http://cpsnscredentialsreview.com
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