Standing from left: Dr. Burke, Ms. Ozerian (Welcome Collaborative Learning and Development Lead), Dr. Ghumman, Dr. Adeeko, Dr. Munoz, Dr. Oyegunle, Dr. Onyeabo, Dr. Joshi, Dr. Eyitemi, Mr. Zaky (Welcome Collaborative Lead), Dr. Rostami, Dr. Al-Busaidi

Seated from left: Dr. Bowles, Dr. Grant (Registrar and CEO of the College), Ms. Lane (Director of Programs and Allied Health Professionals), Dr. Tabbara

In March, 20 physicians new to practising in Nova Scotia participated in the Welcome Collaborative orientation program at the College of Physicians and Surgeons of Nova Scotia. The program supports physicians trained outside of North America to successfully integrate into the Nova Scotia health-care system.

This physician cohort included physicians in the following specialties: 16 in family medicine, three in psychiatry, and one in emergency medicine.

Eight of the physicians hold a Full licence, eight hold a Clinical Assessment licence, and one holds an Academic licence. The remaining three have been issued a Defined licence and, as such, are under supervision on a pathway to independent licensure.

Dr. Adeeko and Dr. Tabbara attended the March session of the Welcome Collaborative.

The Welcome Collaborative program, is funded by the government of Nova Scotia and is the first of its kind in Canada.

The next Welcome Collaborative takes place June 1-5, 2026 at the College and Dalhousie University.

For more information, email welcomecollaborative@cpsns.ns.ca or visit welcomecollaborative.ca.