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Preparing for Practice in Nova Scotia

The Welcome Collaborative is designed to support physicians who have trained outside of Canada, have been issued a licence, and are new to practising in Nova Scotia. It is an orientation program aimed to help physicians to successfully integrate into the healthcare system.

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December 12, 2025

College Standards Approved

The College’s governing Council comprised of practising physicians and public representatives met December 12, 2025.

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The SignPost
December 2, 2025

The SignPost – November

In November, 29 physicians new to practicing in Nova Scotia participated in the Welcome Collaborative orientation program.

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October 17, 2025

College Standards Approved

The College’s governing Council comprised of practising physicians and public representatives met October 17, 2025.

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Events
September 23, 2025

National Day for Truth and Reconciliation

On September 30, the Welcome Collaborative joins Nova Scotians in observing National Day for Truth and Reconciliation.

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The SignPost
September 16, 2025

The SignPost – September

In September, 21 physicians attended the 4-day Welcome Collaborative orientation at the College of Physicians and Surgeons of Nova Scotia.

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The SignPost
July 2, 2025

The SignPost – June

In June, 18 physicians attended the 4-day Welcome Collaborative orientation at the College of Physicians and Surgeons of Nova Scotia.

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Events
June 16, 2025

June 21 is National Indigenous Peoples Day

On June 21, the Welcome Collaborative recognizes National Indigenous Peoples Day, a celebration of the rich cultures, histories, and contributions of First Nations, Inuit, and Métis peoples across Canada.

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June 6, 2025

New video launched

A new video has just been launched featuring interviews with Dr. Sulyman and Dr. Sridharan who are both program presenters.

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Events
May 19, 2025

World Family Doctor Day

May 19 is World Family Doctor Day.  The Welcome Collaborative recognizes the compassion and excellent care that Nova Scotia’s family medicine specialists provide to patients throughout the province.

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Events
May 1, 2025

Doctor’s Day in Nova Scotia

May 1 is Doctor’s Day in Nova Scotia. The Welcome Collaborative recognizes the dedication of physicians and medical learners in caring for their patients throughout the province.

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The SignPost
April 1, 2025

The SignPost – March

Eighteen physicians attended the 4-day March orientation session at the College of Physicians and Surgeons of Nova Scotia.

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Events
March 3, 2025

Welcome Collaborative Celebrates International Women’s Day

The Welcome Collaborative celebrates International Women’s Day recognizing the tremendous contribution and leadership of women physicians in Nova Scotia.

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Events
January 28, 2025

Welcome Collaborative Commemorates African Heritage Month 2025

The Welcome Collaborative commemorates African Heritage Month with this year’s theme of Legacy in Action: Celebrating Black Brilliance.

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December 16, 2024

College Standards Approved

The College’s governing Council comprised of practising physicians and public representatives met December 13. At its meeting, the following professional standards were approved.

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Members of the Advisory Council: Dr. Yinka Akin-Deko, Dr. Gaynor Watson-Creed, Dr. Emmanuel Ajuwon

Meet our Advisory Council

The Welcome Collaborative is guided by an Advisory Council. Drawing from the professional, academic, and lived experience of its members.

The Advisory Council advises on the challenges and barriers faced by physicians trained outside of Canada upon arrival in Nova Scotia.

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Great quality presentations and presenters. Really useful to help in understanding how the health system works (including outside of your specialty). Sharing our experiences with other foreign-trained physicians was great and comforting. It is also great to see the College cares about us. It gave me more energy for the future.

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The Welcome Collaborative is a program of the College of Physicians and Surgeons of Nova Scotia and is funded by the Government of Nova Scotia.

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