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2021 Annual Report / College of Physicians & Surgeons of NSMenu Close Close Home President’s Message Registrar’s Message Governance Show sub menu Reflections of a Public Member Strategic Plan Our Work Show sub menu Licensing Qualified Physicians Show sub menu Licensing Statistics Investigating Physician-Related Complaints Show sub menu Complaint Statistics Ensuring Physician Competence Show sub menu An Interview with Physician Supervisor Dr. Crystal Todd Physician Health Developing Professional Standards Outreach Show sub menu Recognizing Professionalism & Leadership Operations Medical History Vignette Building Bridges 2021 Building Bridges 2021 / 2021 Annual Report Menu Building Bridges 2021 Annual Report Serving the Public Strategic Plan 2021-2022 Key developments president’s message Much change is underway at the College to respond to the challenges of access to care while safeguarding the public interest. Addressing these challenges is a priority for the provincial government and for Nova Scotians. Read more registrar’s message It is important to recognize the weight carried by physicians and healthcare workers over the last few years, together with the frustrations that come from fatigue. Read more financial statements We enjoyed another clean audit, with an unmodified opinion from our auditors for 2021. The financial statements approved by Council reflect another unusual year and the ongoing realities we must continue to navigate through 2022. Read more Licensing Competent Physicians The College is committed to licensing competent physicians with an adaptive and flexible approach. We have a streamlined our approach resulting in a faster turnaround time for licensing decisions. The College has aimed to build a balanced and principled process. Read more Dr. Alfred Waddell at his Brunswick Street office (Photo courtesy of Dr. Ron Milne) Dr. Alfred Waddell: Physician Advocate Dr. Alfred Waddell was a physician, activist, and advocate. Based out of his Brunswick Street office in Halifax, he made house calls in the Black communities of Hammonds Plains, Preston, Beechville and Africville. His legacy as a champion for minorities and the underprivileged remains to this day. Read more © 2024 College of Physicians & Surgeons of Nova...