AOA advocacy win: College of Physicians and Surgeons of Nova Scotia to recognize AOA Board Certification

Following years of advocacy by the AOA and the Canadian Osteopathic Association, the College of Physicians and Surgeons of Nova Scotia has agreed to recognize AOA Board Certification. AOA Board Certification will be equivalent to American Board of Medical Specialties (ABMS) certification for the purpose of registration (licensure) in the province.

Candidates for registration in the province must have the following qualifications:

• Must hold a medical degree
• Must have completed accredited postgraduate training in the U.S. in a program accredited by the Accreditation Council for Graduate Medical Education (ACGME)
• Must have current certification with either a member board of the ABMS or the AOA
• Must be a Licentiate of the Medical Council of Canada (LMCC) or an acceptable alternative to the LMCC

Applicants must also submit a letter of offer, annual confirmation of the physician’s certification status with the respective member board and must practice within the scope for which they have the current knowledge, training, skills and recent practice experience. For more information, check out the College of Physicians and Surgeons of Nova Scotia’s website.

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