Faculty of Medicine

Yarmouth

Between the countless lighthouses that dot the landscape of this romantic, authentic coastal area, you’ll find friendly communities literally built on and shaped by the ocean. Explore secluded coves, cozy beaches, and inland forests, while also enjoying the charms of colourful towns that offer every modern indulgence. South West Nova (SWN) has some of the darkest and clearest skies in North America, granting it the designation of the first UNESCO Starlight Reserve in North America by the International Starlight Foundation. 

  • Sailing, surfing, five 18-hole golf courses, running and biking clubs, figure skating, curling, hockey, and soccer 
  • Affordable ocean or lake front homes
  • Education for your children in English, French or French Immersion
  • Active arts and music scene
  • Université Ste Anne and Dalhousie University-School of Nursing

South West Nova has a strong sense of community, where learners are welcomed and supported from day one. You’ll experience a wide scope of practice and see how care is delivered across distances and settings. It’s a place where learning is closely tied to real community needs.

Additional Resources

Community Navigators

 

Accomodations

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Travel

Distance from Halifax Standfield Int. Airport: 331kms

Transportation options in the community: free bus service operating within the town limits.  Taxi services also available.

Inter-Community Shuttles (Yarmouth to Halifax)

  • Tri-Star Charters: Offers shuttle services between Yarmouth and Halifax Stanfield International Airport.
  • StraightLine Shuttle: Operates daily round-trip services between Yarmouth and Halifax/Airport.
  • Cloud 9 Shuttle: A pet-friendly option servicing the Halifax-Yarmouth route.

Learning Opportunity & Process

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

  • Family Medicine
  • Hospitalist
  • Emergency Medicine
  • Pre-Natal
  • OBGYN
  • Peds
  • Anesthesia
  • Surgery
  • Internal Medicine
  • ICU
  • Nephrology
  • Psychiatry
  • Oncology
  • Palliative Care
  • Radiology

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

UG Elective (all students)

PG Elective (all non-Dalhousie residents)

Important Information

Coming soon

Site Contacts

Undergrad & Postgrad inquiries:

Melissa Frost

Southwest Nova Family Medicine Residency Program:

Heather Blackler