Locations
Annapolis Valley
Education Coordinator: Breanna Sangster
Hospital: Valley Regional Hospital
Accomodations
Accommodations for Medical Learners visiting Valley Regional Hospital can be booked through Breanna Sangster.
- Fidelis House (150 Exhibition Street, building 1, Kentville) Description: The Fidelis House is located across from Valley Regional Hospital with 4 private rooms available to Medical Learners. Learners have access to shared common spaces such as washrooms, kitchen, and living areas. Wi-Fi and parking included. Walking distance to downtown amenities in the town of Kentville. Cost: $30/night or a special medical learner rate of $100/week
- NSH Brooklyn Street Apartment - Lower Unit (8521 Brooklyn Street, Kentville) Description: Our private all-inclusive Brooklyn St Apartment is located behind Valley Regional Hospital for Medical Learners. Learners have access to a washer/dryer, living area, kitchen, washroom. Wi-Fi and parking included. Walking distance to Valley Regional Hospital and downtown amenities in the town of Kentville Cost: $30/night for Medical Learners
- NSH Brooklyn Street Apartment - Upper Unit (8521 Brooklyn Street, Kentville) Description: Our private all-inclusive Brooklyn St Apartment is located behind Valley Regional Hospital for Medical Learners. Learners have access to a washer/dryer, living area, kitchen, washroom. Wi-Fi and parking included. Walking distance to Valley Regional Hospital and downtown amenities in the town of Kentville Cost: $30/night for Medical Learners
- NSH Elizabeth Drive Apartment (966 Elizabeth Drive, Kentville) Description: Our private all-inclusive Elizabeth Drive apartment is located near Valley Regional Hospital for Medical Learners. Learners have access to a washer/dryer, living area, kitchen, washroom. Wi-Fi and parking included. Walking distance to Valley Regional Hospital and downtown amenities in the town of Kentville. Cost: $30/night for Medical Learners
Additional accommodations may be available to Medical Learners within the community that are near Valley Regional Hospital. To inquire about the availability of these other units, please reach out to Breanna Sangster.
Learning Opportunities
Valley Regional is a very active teaching site, offering a wide variety of electives to undergrad learners such as:
- Anesthesia
- Dermatology
- Diagnostic Imaging
- Emergency
- ENT (Ear Nose & Throat)
- Family Medicine
- General/Ortho Surgery
- Obstetrics & Gynecology
- Pediatrics
- Psychiatry
- Urology
Cape Breton Island
Medical Education Advisor: Jacquie Heading
Hospitals:
- Cape Breton Regional Hospital
- Inverness Consolidated Memorial Hospital
The heart of Gaelic culture in Canada, Cape Breton Island is a truly magical place—physically, culturally, and socially. Here, lively kitchen parties are balanced with world-class golf and hikes on breathtaking trails. Where the cliffs of the Highlands meet the sea, the Cabot Trail winds its way from stunning view to stunning view. Although Sydney is the island’s only city, the area boasts cozy seaside towns and welcoming inland communities.
- CNN named the Cabot Trail “One of 49 journey’s that’ll change your life”
- Rich in Mi’kmaq, Acadian, and Celtic culture
- Hike, bike, sail, kayak, ski, and golf some of the worlds best golf courses
- Countless historic sites and nature parks
Accommodations
To check availability of accommodations for the duration of your scheduled rotation at Cape Breton Regional Hospital, contact Lyndsay Strum.
To check availability for the duration of your scheduled rotation in Chéticamp, contact Kathleen Williams.
Learning Opportunities
Cape Breton currently offers electives in Sydney with Family Medicine electives also being offered in smaller communities and rural locations throughout the Island.
- Anesthesia
- Cardiology
- CCU
- Emergency Medicine
- Family Medicine
- FM Obstetrics (limited)
- Endocrinology
- ENT
- General Surgery
- Geriatrics
- Gynecology (limited)
- Hospitalist
- ICU
- Infectious Diseases
- MTU
- Nephrology
- Neurology
- Oncology
- Orthopedics
- Palliative Care
- Pathology
- Pediatrics
- Psychiatry
- Radiology
- Rheumatology
Cumberland
Education Coordinator: Debbie Brown
Hospitals:
- Cumberland Regional Hospital
- North Cumberland Health Care Centre (Pugwash)
- All Saints Hospital (Springhill)
- South Cumberland Community Care Centre (Parrsboro)
Accomodations
Accommodations for Medical Learners visiting Cumberland Regional Health Care Centre. Book by contacting Debbie Brown.
- (2) Townhouses - Newly refurbished furnished two-bedroom townhouses fully equipped with eating/cooking utensils, pots/pans, TV, cable, internet, wi-fi, fridge, stove, microwave, dishwasher, and washer/dryer. Housekeeping services is not provided. Turnover cleaning provided and there is free parking. There is no rental fee to medical learner/resident. The townhouses are located close to the Cumberland Regional Health Care Centre and clinics; and to the outlying hospitals in Pugwash (40 mins) and Springhill (20 mins).
- Amherst Flat - two-bedroom house fully equipped with eating/cooking utensils, pots/pans, internet, wi-fi, fridge, stove, microwave, and washer/dryer. Housekeeping services is not provided. Turnover cleaning provided and there is free parking. The flat is located close to the Cumberland Regional Health Care Centre and clinics. There is no rental fee to medical learner/resident.
- Pugwash - Medical learners and residents with placements in Pugwash can find accommodations available in the community at a cost. Inn at the Elms: 902.243.2885 Hillcrest View Inn: 866.779.7377
- Parrsboro - Medical Learners and residents with placement can find accommodations available in the communities at a cost. The Maple Inn: 902.254.3735 Gillespie House Inn: 902.254.3196 Parrsboro Mansion Inn: 902.254.2585
Learning Opportunities
- Family Medicine (crossing with Emergency, OBS/Neonatal, Hospitalist)
- Anesthesiology
- General Surgery
- Obstetrics/Gynecology
- Internal Medicine/ICU
- Emergency Medicine
- Pain Management
- Psychiatry
- Hospitalist
Pictou County
Education Coordinator: Mallory Fortune
Hospitals:
- Aberdeen Regional Hospital
- Sutherland Harris Memorial Hospital
Pictou County is uniquely situated on the northeastern part of Nova Scotia, close to rural hubs and transportation ports with quick access to provincial, national and international destinations. Pictou County has a community navigator group known as Healthy Pictou County, it is a grassroots initiative supporting the attraction and retention of medical staff and students to Pictou County. You can connect by reaching out to Nicole at or check out their webpage.
Accommodations
Pictou County has a variety of accommodations used to support medical students, residents and locum physicians. The apartments are offered at no cost and are filled on a first come first serve basis. We have one pet friendly unit, one 2-bedroom unit that would be suitable for a small family, and four 1-bedroom units. Please connect with Mallory Fortune regarding availability.
Learning Opportunities
Pictou County has many learning opportunities, with preceptors who are highly skilled and eager to support medical education. Pictou County/Aberdeen Hospital currently offers rotations in the following services:
- Family Medicine
- Hospitalist
- Emergency Medicine
- Anesthesia
- General Surgery
- Orthopedic Surgery
- Palliative Care
- GP Oncology
- Psychiatry (limited)
- Radiology (limited)
- Obstetrics & Gynecology (limited)
- Internal Medicine (limited)
Antigonish & Guysborough
Education Coordinator: Danielle Murphy
Hospitals:
- St. Martha’s Regional Hospital
- Guysborough Memorial Hospital
- St. Mary’s Memorial Hospital Site
Accommodations
Bookings are made on a first come, first served basis. Contact Danielle Murphy.
Apartment 1 (83 Kirk Street, Unit A)
- Description: This 2-bedroom, 1 bathroom apartment is located in the NSH Midwifery Clinic Building located 1.7kms from the hospital. Approximately a 4-minute drive with traffic and a 15 – 20 minute walk. It includes a separate living room and kitchen with full amenities. A washer and dryer is included in this unit and one parking spot. The bedrooms include 1 room with a queen bed and 1 room with a twin over double bunkbed. Fibre Op is included in this apartment.
- Cost: No cost
- Pet Friendly
Apartment 2 (83 Kirk Street, Unit D)
- Description: This 1 bedroom, 1 bathroom apartment is located in the NSH Midwifery Clinic Building located 1.7kms from the hospital. Approximately a 4-minute drive with traffic and a 15 – 20-minute walk. It includes a separate living room and kitchen with full amenities. A washer and dryer is included in this unit and one parking spot. The bedroom includes 1 room with a queen bed. Fibre Op is included in this apartment.
- Cost: No cost
- Pet Friendly
Apartment 3 (75-B St. Mary’s Street)
- Description: This 1 bedroom, 1.5-bathroom apartment is located 1.3kms from the hospital. Approximately a 3-minute drive with traffic and a 10 - 15-minute walk. It includes a separate living room and kitchen with full amenities. A washer and dryer are included in this unit and one parking spot. The bedroom includes 1 room with a double bed. Fibre Op is included in this apartment.
- Cost: No cost
- No Pets Allowed
- *Apartment located around back of the house
Apartment 4 (71-C St. Mary’s Street)
- Description: This 2-bedroom, 1 bathroom apartment is located 1.3kms from the hospital. Approximately a 3-minute drive with traffic and a 10 - 15-minute walk. It includes a separate living room and kitchen with full amenities. A washer and dryer is included in this unit and one parking spot. The bedroom includes 1 room with a queen bed and 1 room with a twin bed. Fibre Op is included in this apartment.
- Cost: No cost
- No Pets Allowed
North Nova Suite – Located on-site, Room 251 – AHWC
- Description: This 2-bedroom, 1 bathroom suite is located in the Antigonish Health and Wellness Centre attached to the hospital. It includes a separate living space and kitchenette with a bar fridge, toaster, microwave, kettle. The bedroom includes 2 rooms with twin beds.
- Cost: No cost
- No Pets Allowed
Need additional suggestions for accommodations? Our Community Navigator is happy to connect you with local resources to help make your stay a great one! Contact navigator@antigonishliving.com
Learning Opportunities
EZ North Nova – St. Martha’s Regional Hospital Site has great learning opportunities, with preceptors who are always willing to help students widen their knowledge. Within St. Martha’s Regional Hospital there are many services that physicians practice in such as:
- Family Medicine
- Hospitalist In Patient
- Emergency Department
- Pre-Natal
- Obstetrics & Gynecology
- Peds
- Anesthesia
- Surgery
- Plastic Surgery
- Ophthalmology
- ENT
- Internal Medicine
- Palliative Care
Guysborough Memorial Hospital Site:
Guysborough Memorial Hospital Site has great learning opportunities for rural Family Medicine, with preceptors who are always willing to help students widen their knowledge.
Accommodations are not available on site. Preceptors usually help the learner to find a place to stay. There may be a cost associated with this stay.
St. Mary’s Memorial Hospital Site:
St. Mary’s Memorial Hospital Site has great learning opportunities for rural Family Medicine, with preceptors who are always willing to help students widen their knowledge.
There is an on-call room where learners can stay during their elective on site at St. Mary’s Memorial Hospital. There is no associated cost.
Colchester
Education Coordinator: Katherine Beaton
Hospitals:
- Colchester East Hants Health Centre
- Lillian Fraser Memorial Hospital
Accommodations
Medical learners visiting the Colchester area have the option of using one of our three apartments. All three apartments are located at 122 Dominion Street in downtown Truro. The apartments are co-ed and have two locked bedrooms and two bathrooms with a shared kitchen and living space. The apartments are fully furnished and feature a living room and kitchen. Parking and Wi-Fi are free. Laundry facilities and a small gym are located on the 1st floor of the building. This is a quiet senior building that is also pet and smoke free. There is no cost for the use of the apartments. To book please contact Katherine Beaton.
Learning Opportunities
Within Colchester we offer many learning opportunities and preceptors that are eager and excited to teach. Specialties offered include:
- Family Medicine
- Hospitalist In-Patient
- Emergency Department
- Pediatrics
- Obstetrics & Gynecology
- Pathology
- Anesthesia
- Surgery
- Internal Medicine
- Psychiatry
- Care of the Elderly
- Palliative Care
- Public Health
In addition, we offer learning opportunities in Family Medicine in both Tatamagouche and Elmsdale.
If you are interested in spending time in the Colchester or East Hants area, please reach out to Katherine Beaton. You can also reach me by phone or text at 902-890-5030.
Lunenburg & Queens (South Shore)
Education Coordinator: Debbie Harvey
Hospitals
- South Shore Regional Hospital
- Fisherman’s Memorial Hospital
- Queens General Hospital
Accommodations
The Physician Settlement & Retention Coordinator is happy to connect you with local resources to help make your stay a great one. Contact Martha Marchand or by phone at 902-930-1029.
If you have any interest in the South Shore (Bridgewater, Lunenburg, Liverpool) Debbi Harvey is the main person for contact for arranging clerkships and electives. Please reach out via email or phone at 902-521-8216.
Learning Opportunities
South Shore has great learning opportunities, with preceptors who are always willing to help students widen their knowledge. Within South Shore Reginal Hospital, Fisherman’s Memorial Hospital & Queens General Hospital there are many services that physicians practice in such as:
- Family Medicine
- Hospitalist
- Emergency Department
- Obstetrics & Gynecology
- Anesthesia
- Surgery
- Internal Medicine
- Plastics
- Palliative Care
Yarmouth, Shelburne, & Digby (Southwest Nova)
Education Coordinator: Faith Doucette
Hospital: Yarmouth Regional Hospital
Accomodations
Medical learners visiting the Southwest Nova site have a variety of options for accommodations:
Yarmouth Regional Hospital Apartment (60 Vancouver Street, Yarmouth
- Description: This 1 bedroom, 1 bathroom apartment is located in the hospital. It includes a separate living room and kitchenette.
- Cost: No cost
- How to book: Contact Faith Doucette
Credit Union Place Medical Learner Unit (30 Vancouver Street, Yarmouth)
- Description: The CUP Medical Learner Unit has 3 student rooms, each with a private bedroom and bathroom, that share a common living room, kitchen, and laundry facilities. Bedrooms include a desk. Not pet friendly.
- Cost: $10/night for medical students + a cleaning fee of $20/stay
- Virtual Tour
- How to book: Contact recruitment@yarmouthdoctors.ca
Rodd Grand Hotel (417 Main Street, Yarmouth)
- Description: The Rodd Grand Hotel is pleased to offer a special rate for medical students. On-site amenities include Gale's Eatery, indoor pool, fitness center, and complimentary parking and Wi-Fi. Pet friendly.
- Cost: $85-$99/night (depending on the season) for medical learners + taxes and levy
- How to book: Contact recruitment@yarmouthdoctors.ca for the booking code
Need additional suggestions for accommodations? Our Community Navigator Team is happy to connect you with local resources to help make your stay a great one! Contact recruitment@yarmouthdoctors.ca.
Learning Opportunities
South West Nova has great learning opportunities, with preceptors who are always willing to help students widen their knowledge. Within Yarmouth Regional Hospital there are many services that physicians practice in such as:
- Family Medicine
- Hospitalist In Patient
- Emergency Department
- Pre-Natal
- Obstetrics & Gynecology
- Peds
- Anesthesia
- Surgery
- Internal Medicine/ICU/ Nephrology