CAPP assessed an eighth cohort of 36 International Medical Graduate (IMG) physicians in June 2011.

The Credentials Committee of the College of Physicians and Surgeons of Nova Scotia met in August 2011, and deemed six candidates to be eligible for a defined license to practice family medicine in Nova Scotia.

To date, CAPP has assessed 255 candidates; 55 of whom were deemed eligible for a defined license in Nova Scotia. The next assessment date has been confirmed for June 4 and 5, 2012.

The physicians from the eighth cohort will begin mentored practice in late fall 2011.