Appointment Notice: Dr. Douglas A. (Gus) Grant

The College of Physicians and Surgeons of Nova Scotia is very pleased to announce that Dr. Douglas A. (Gus) Grant will replace Dr. Cameron Little as its Registrar and CEO following Dr. Little’s retirement in September 2011.

Dr. Grant has an impressive background in medicine, law, and the arts. He holds a bachelor of arts degree (cum laude) from Harvard University, a bachelor of law degree (honours) from McGill University, and a medical degree from Dalhousie University.

Dr. Grant has practiced family medicine in Canada and the USA for the past 12 years, including work in emergency medicine, occupational medicine, and geriatrics. He has extensive experience in medical, legal, and medico-legal affairs, having worked in legal litigation and arbitration, legislation and policy development, and medical-professional assessment.

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

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Dr. Grant will remain in private practice until the end of June.  The College therefore requests that any inquiries about this appointment be directed to the College.  (See contact below).

Bruce Thorne
Manager, Policy and Communications
College of Physicians and Surgeons of Nova Scotia

Phone: 902-421-2212
E-mail: bthorne@cpsns.ns.ca