Welcome to AIPS-NS
About Us
The Association of International Physicians and Surgeons of Nova Scotia [AIPS NS] is a collective voice for International Medical Graduates [IMGs] to effectively communicate our issues to stakeholders and the public. AIPS NS is a non-profit organization based on dedicated volunteerism through our executives, members and other supporting organizations. We represent physicians and surgeons who obtained their medical training outside of Canada and choose Nova Scotia to be their home. Our member’s knowledge, talent and skills will add significant value to Nova Scotia’s Health System. We collaborate with many stakeholders in different capacities to improve the integration of IMGs in Nova Scotia and create a fair and just licensing process for this group. We demonstrate our valuable contribution through cooperating first amongst ourselves as doctors from around the world and use the same skills to work with health care stakeholders, employers and educators.
BACKGROUND
AIPS NS was founded 2005 with a small group of IMGs and very limited resources and support available. Over the years, the number of members has increased dramatically and the association has gained a solid reputation at a provincial level. Currently, AIPS NS membership exceeds 120 IMGs with diverse experiences and from over 25 countries. Half of our members are family physicians and the other half have various specialty experiences. Our members are at various stages in the licensing process. Unfortunately most are not yet licensed to practice medicine in Canada but others are currently in residency or practice.
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Suha Masalmeh, MD, MHA |
Membership
AIPS-NS: Membership InformationInternationally Educated Physicians and Surgeons are encouraged to join with other physicians from around the world to raise the profile of our issues and to work in collaboration to reform the system to allow our members to practice in their chosen profession and contribute to the provision of high quality healthcare in the province of Nova Scotia. Please complete the attached application and e-mail it to This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it
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AIPS-NS: Resources
PCRC The Physician Credentials Registry of Canada (PCRC), a division of the Medical Council of Canada, was established to provide a centralized, uniform process to obtain primary source verification of a physician’s diploma and other core medical credentials. PCRC will provide an accepted national standard for source verification. CPSNS College of Physicians and Surgeons of Nova Scotia: 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. CAPP The Clinical Assessment for Practice Program is intended for International Medical Graduate (IMG) physicians who believe they are PRACTICE READY for entry into family practice without any additional formal residency training in Canada. Candidates who wish to have their qualifications reviewed to determine their eligibility for licensure in Nova Scotia can complete an online review of qualifications here CaRMS The Canadian Resident Matching Service (CaRMS) - The Canadian Resident Matching Service is a not-for-profit organization that works in close cooperation with the medical education community, medical schools and students to provide an electronic application service and a computer match for entry into postgraduate medical training throughout Canada. Doctors Nova Scotia Doctors Nova Scotia is the professional association representing all doctors in the province. It is the oldest medical association in Canada. The association represents about 2,200 physicians serving patients across the province, and 700 medical students and residents.Practice Opportunities: Nova Scotia is home to more than 2,200 practicing physicians, but there remain doctor shortage in some communities. While the provincial Department of Health is responsible for recruiting physicians, various organizations, including Doctors Nova Scotia, help promote available practice opportunities. CFPC College of Family Physicians of Canada is a national voluntary organization of family physicians that makes continuing medical education of its members mandatory. The College strives to improve the health of Canadians by promoting high standards of medical education and care in family practice, by contributing to public understanding of healthful living, by supporting ready access to family physician services, and by encouraging research and disseminating knowledge about family medicine. Canadian Medical Association serves and unites the physicians of Canada and be the national advocate, in partnership with the people of Canada, for the highest standards of health and health care. Orientation to the Canadian Health Care System for Internationally Educated Health Professionals The Registered Nurses Professional Development Center (RN-PDC) partnered with the College of Registered Nurses of Nova Scotia (CRNNS), Immigrant Settlement and Integration Services (ISIS) to assist internationally educated health care professionals to navigate the steps toward establishing community integration and employment in Nova Scotia. For more information on the 13 week x 15 hours a week program, English for Internationally Educated Health Care Professionals. ISIS Immigrant Settlement and Integration Services (ISIS) is a leading community organization that welcomes immigrants. Working in partnership, ISIS offers services and creates opportunities that enable immigrants to participate fully in Canadian life. |
