Program Eligibility

Eligibility Requirements

Applicants must meet one of the following pathways:

1. FRCPC-certified Anesthesiologist

Have completed a Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada residency program and are eligible for FRCPC certification, or hold FRCPC certification (including internationally trained).

2. Anesthesiology Training in an RCPSC-Approved Jurisdiction

Have completed Anesthesiology residency training in a Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada (RCPSC) - Approved Jurisdictions, and hold speciality in anesthesia.

3. Practice Eligibility Route (PER)
Applicants who do not meet the above criteria may be considered if they:

• Hold a medical degree from a recognized medical school, as listed in the World Directory of Medical Schools (WDOMS); and
• Have successfully completed a Royal College – Practice Eligibility Route (PER) assessment; and
• Have completed a minimum of one year of postgraduate Anesthesiology training (e.g., fellowship) at a Canadian academic centre, including a clinical assessment period.

All fellows must:

• Have Canadian citizenship, permanent residence or a valid work permit.
• Be eligible to have membership with the Canadian Medical Protective Association.
• Have personal medical insurance valid for the duration of their fellowship in Canada.
• Applicants whose first language is not English, must demonstrate proficiency in both written and spoken English. The English Language Proficiency Requirements can be located on the College of Physicians and Surgeons of Nova Scotia website. The Department may request a waiver of the English Language Proficiency requirements on behalf of an applicant where alternative evidence can demonstrate sufficient proficiency in both written and spoken English.