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New resource for internationally educated teachers provides orientation to teaching in Nova Scotia

April 3, 2019February 28, 2019

A new website, created to provide internationally educated teachers with comprehensive information and orientation to the education system in Nova Scotia, launched Thursday, February 28, 2019. Teach-in-NovaScotia.ca offers contextual awareness for internationally educated teachers, for preparation for certification, to increase success on the job, and/or to assist with alternative career … Read more

CBC News: Now recruiting – Nova Scotia starts testing foreign-trained family doctors

February 14, 2019February 14, 2019

By Carolyn Ray, CBC News, 8 February 2019.
Nova Scotia has reopened its doors to family physicians trained in other countries in a move that could help cut down on the province’s lengthy wait list for a doctor. The College of Physicians and Surgeons of Nova Scotia has begun to screen applications for a long-awaited program that will allow foreign-trained doctors to prove they possess the clinical skills and knowledge to work in the province.

“I’m excited,” said Dr. Fiona Bergin, clinical director of the Nova Scotia Practice Ready Assessment Program, which is being run by Dalhousie University in Halifax.

“I’m very hopeful that we’ll be able to contribute to the need for family physicians in the province.”

Launch of Nova Scotia Practice Ready Assessment Program Resource

January 23, 2019

The Nova Scotia Practice Ready Assessment Program (NSPRAP) has launched a new resource website to help ensure international medical graduate (IMG) physicians who wish to practice family medicine in Nova Scotia possess appropriate clinical skills and knowledge to provide quality patient care. The website also serves to provide more information about pre-screening, … Read more

Prospects of Internationally Educated Engineers In Canada

January 10, 2019January 10, 2019

By: Pushpendra Singh, Bachelor of Electrical Engineering (An aspiring Professional Engineer) for Engineers Nova Scotia’s publication The Engineer, Fall 2018 edition Internationally Educated Engineers (IEE) are professionals who have migrated from different countries to Canada in search of better opportunities, lifestyle and a work-life balance. It also gives opportunities to implement the latest … Read more

Turn to immigrant physicians to alleviate doctor shortage

September 26, 2018

Opinion piece by Jan Sheppard Kutcher and Dr. Geoff Williams, Chronicle Herald, September 25, 2018. Although it’s a problem many years in the making, and despite almost daily media coverage of physician shortages, progress in recruiting physicians to the province remains slow. While there’s some promise of long-term improvement, there’s … Read more

New location, same great services: ISANS Desmond

September 4, 2018

We are happy to announce that on September 10 we are opening additional space in the Bayers Road Professional Centre (Desmond Avenue entrance) so that we can continue to provide timely programs and services to newcomers. The new location, called ISANS Desmond, will help us reduce waitlists for English classes … Read more

The clock is ticking: International medical graduates struggle to find residency programs to practise in Nova Scotia

July 19, 2018July 19, 2018

By Ryan Van Horne, My East Coast Experience, July 13, 2018. There is a shortage of family doctors in Nova Scotia, but international medical graduates (IMGs) struggle to find opportunities to get licensed here. That’s a painful pill to swallow for IMGs, who have to wait patiently for residency spots … Read more

Internationally Educated Nurses gain hands on experience at NSCC Nursing Lab

May 8, 2018

Seventeen Internationally Educated Nurses (IENs) attended a full-day health assessment workshop as part of ISANS’ IEN Orientation Program that took place at Nova Scotia Community College – Ivany Campus Nursing Lab on Friday, May 4, 2018. The workshop had IENs practice clinical assessments on simulated mannequins and work on case … Read more

NSCC Akerley Campus and Make Way: Enhancing partnerships

April 4, 2018April 3, 2018

NSCC is partnering with organizations including ISANS to support student success and reduce barriers to education for former refugees.

ISANS receives Craig Ennett Legacy Plaque

March 28, 2018March 27, 2018

ISANS receives plaque created in memory of pharmacist and volunteer Craig Ennett.

Ghada Gabr works with province to continue pharmacy’s diversity

March 14, 2018March 13, 2018

Get to know pharmacy owner Ghada Gabr, who works with ISANS to help internationally-trained pharmacists prepare to work in Canada.

Successful Completion of the Work-based Trades Practical Assessment Pilot Project & Video Launch

December 5, 2017July 25, 2017

Last week, the Nova Scotia Apprenticeship Agency (NSAA) and ISANS celebrated the successful completion of the Work-based Trades Practical Assessment pilot project and the launch of a new program video. The project was funded by NSAA and trade participants are ISANS clients. Minister of Immigration, the Honourable Lena Metlege Diab, … Read more