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graduate from Dalhousie; includes return of service agreement  \nEligible to apply for full licensureCollege of Physicians & Surgeons of Nova Scotia (CPSNS)  \nEnglish language competency needs to be demonstrated formost pathways  \n(IELTS minimum level 7 in all categories)  \nAny recommended changes to this document [should be forwarded to iehp@isans.ca](should be forwarded to iehp@isans.ca)  \nSUPPORTS & RESOURCES  \nImmigrant Services Association of Nova Scotia (ISANS), 6960 Mumford Road, Suite 2120, Halifax, NS B3L 4P1 P: 902-423-3607, F: 902-423-3152  \n[employment_services@isans.ca](employment_services@isans.ca)  \n[www.isans.ca](www.isans.ca)  \nISANS Provides:  \n• Employment Counselling/Coaching onsite & distance  \n• Assistance with navigating the pathway to licensure  \n• International Medical Graduate Bridging Program  \n• Observership opportunities  \n• Job Search workshops online and on-site  \n• Communication for Healthcare Professionals  \n• Professional mentoring  \n• Work placement in related field  \n• IELTS preparation  \n• Atlantic Immigrant Career Loan Fund (AICLF)  \nDoctors Nova Scotia  \nP: 902-468-1866  \nDalhousie University  \nFaculty of Medicine  \n[medicine.dal.ca](medicine.dal.ca)   \nContinuing Professional Development  \n[medicine.dal.ca/programs/continuing](medicine.dal.ca/programs/continuing)medical-education. html  \nMedical Clerkship  \n[medicine.dal.ca/departments/core-units/](medicine.dal.ca/departments/core-units/)[ ](medicine.dal.ca/departments/core-units/)[global-health/international-students/](global-health/international-students/)[ ](global-health/international-students/)[img-clerk-program.html](img-clerk-program.html)   \nMedical Research Graduate Program  \n[medicine.dal.ca/research-dal-med/](medicine.dal.ca/research-dal-med/)[ ](medicine.dal.ca/research-dal-med/)[capacity/mrgp.html](capacity/mrgp.html)  \nMedical Council of Canada  \nP: 1-613-520-2240  \n[service@mcc.ca](service@mcc.ca)  \n[www. mcc.ca](www. mcc.ca)  \nCanadian Resident Matching Service  \nP: 1-877-227-6742  \nhelp@carms.ca  \n[www.carms.ca](www.carms.ca)  \nNova Scotia Health Authority  \n[www.nshealth.ca](www.nshealth.ca)  \nExplore alternative careers in the healthcare field  \n[www.nshealth.ca/careers](www.nshealth.ca/careers)  \nLibrary  \n[library.nshealth.ca/friendly.php?s=ISANS](library.nshealth.ca/friendly.php?s=ISANS)  \n[College of Physicians & Surgeons](College of Physicians & Surgeons)[ ](College of Physicians & Surgeons)of Nova Scotia  \nP: 902-422-5823  \n[cpsns. ns.ca](cpsns. ns.ca)  \nCollege of Family Physicians Canada  \nP: 905-629-0900 [info@cfpc.ca](info@cfpc.ca)  \n[www.cfpc.ca](www.cfpc.ca)  \nRoyal College of Physic","cbCaiqAwggG37sLF","https://ap.wps.com/l/cbCaiqAwggG37sLF","pdf",100926,"English","# Pathway Overview\n## Core Examinations and Certification\n## Credential Verification and Employment Steps\n## Clinical Assistant License and Position\n## Residency Training and Practice-Ready Assessment\n## Programs, Resources, and Support","[{\"question\":\"What exams are required at the start of the licensure pathway?\",\"answer\":\"Pass the MCCQE II (LMCC) and complete the required certification exam in Family Medicine (CFPC) or certification via the Royal College.\"},{\"question\":\"Which additional assessments must be completed beyond the certification exams?\",\"answer\":\"Pass the Medical Council of Canada Qualifying Exam Part I (MCCQE I) and the National Assessment Collaboration-Objective Structured Clinical Examination (NAC-OSCE).\"},{\"question\":\"What English requirement must international medical graduates meet?\",\"answer\":\"Demonstrate English language competency, with IELTS minimum level 7 in all categories.\"}]","Pathway to Licensure - International Medical Graduates in Nova Scotia | PDF",1789925669]