Faculty of Medicine

Inverness

Inverness is known as Canada’s Musical Coast, and no wonder—this is a series of stunning communities and majestic coastline bound together by historic musical traditions. Located on the western coastline of Cape Breton Island, Inverness includes the world-famous Cabot Trail and reaches inland as far as the beautiful Bras d’Or Lakes. This is a place tailor-made for residents looking for a rural-feeling, small-community experience—in one of nature’s most stunning settings.

  • High quality of life 
  • A rich Gaelic culture defines life in this area 
  • Ideal for learners interested in rural and small community life 
  • Hiking, beaches, golf, and ceilidhs keep you on your feet

Inverness provides a unique rural learning experience with close connections between providers and patients. You’ll see how care is delivered with limited resources but strong teamwork. It’s a setting that highlights the impact of relationships in medicine.

Additional Resources

Community Navigator

Ocean Le

Accommodations

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Travel

Travel

Distance from Halifax Standfield Int. Airport: 313kms

Distance from J.A. Douglas McCurdy Airport: 168kms

Transportation options in the community: a vehicle is required 

Learning Opportunity & Process

Opportunities that are listed do NOT indicate current availability but rather reflect services that may accept learners when capacity allows.  

  • Rural Family Medicine 

If you are interested in applying for an elective, please follow the below appropriate process:

Undergraduate Electives (all DALHOUSIE students) (login required)

Undergraduate Electives (all NON-Dalhousie students)

Postgraduate Electives (all NON-Dalhousie Residents)

Important Information

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Site Contacts

Undergrad & Postgrad (non-FM) inquiries:
Jacquie Heading jacquie.heading@nshealth.ca 

Family Medicine Residency Program: 
Natasha Phillips natasha.phillips@nshealth.ca