Nova Scotia College of Family Physicians

02/10/2026

This week is . Join us and Resident Doctors of Canada as we thank family medicine residents for their resilience and dedication. https://www.cfpc.ca/en/member-services/for-residents/resident-doctors-appreciation-week

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02/10/2026

02/10/2026

This week is . We’re proud to share a message of thanks from Dr. Seyi Akinola, Section of Teachers Chair, recognizing the professionalism, compassion, and dedication family medicine residents bring to their patients every day. Residency is demanding, and your commitment does not go unnoticed. Thank you for the work you do and for shaping the future of family medicine.

02/10/2026

11/05/2025

We were honoured to celebrate these remarkable family physicians and their teams at the Canadian Museum of Immigration at Pier 21 in October.

• Dr. Leah Jones, NSCFP Award of Excellence 2024
• Dr. Ashley McCormick, NSCFP Award of Excellence 2025
• Dr. Michele Saxon, NSCFP Award of Excellence 2025
• Clare Health Centre, NSCFP Patient’s Medical Home: Outstanding Team-Based Family Practice Award 2025
• Dr. Robert Oliver, NSCFP Dr. Charles and Mrs. Jean Gass Lifetime Achievement Award 2025
• Dr. Timothy Holland, NSCFP Family Physician of the Year 2025

09/24/2025

Congratulations to the Clare Health Centre, winners of the inaugural NSCFP Patient’s Medical Home: Outstanding Team-Based Family Practice Award for 2025!

Join us in celebrating the Clare Health Centre team at the NSCFP Family Medicine Awards Banquet on October 17, 2025, at 5:30 pm at Pier 21 in Halifax.

Attend the NSCFP Family Medicine Conference the same day!

More information at www.nscfp.ca/fmc

09/24/2025

Congratulations to Dr. Michele Saxon, CCFP of Middleton. She is a recipient of a 2025 NSCFP Award of Excellence for her commitment to comprehensive care and medical education.

Celebrate with us at the NSCFP Family Medicine Awards Banquet on October 17, 2025, at 5:30 pm at Pier 21 in Halifax.

Attend the NSCFP Family Medicine Conference the same day!

More information at www.nscfp.ca/fmc

09/24/2025

Congratulations to Dr. Ash McCormick, CCFP(EM) of Digby. He is a recipient of a 2025 NSCFP Award of Excellence for his dedication to rural care and patient advocacy.

Celebrate with us at the NSCFP Family Medicine Awards Banquet on October 17, 2025, at 5:30 pm at Pier 21 in Halifax.

Attend the NSCFP Family Medicine Conference the same day!

More information at www.nscfp.ca/fmc

09/24/2025

The NSCFP is proud to honour Dr. Robert Oliver, MDCM, FCFP of Dartmouth, with the Dr. Charles & Mrs. Jean Gass Lifetime Achievement Award for 2025.

Celebrate Dr. Oliver’s extraordinary career at the NSCFP Family Medicine Awards Banquet on October 17, 2025, at 5:30 pm at Pier 21 in Halifax.

Attend the NSCFP Family Medicine Conference the same day!

More information at www.nscfp.ca/fmc

09/24/2025

Congratulations to Dr. Timothy Holland, CCFP(EM) of Halifax. He is recognized as the 2025 NSCFP Family Physician of the Year for Nova Scotia!

Join us in celebrating Dr. Holland at the NSCFP Family Medicine Awards Banquet on Friday, October 17, 2025, at 5:30 pm at Pier 21 in Halifax.

Attend the NSCFP Family Medicine Conference the same day!

More information at www.nscfp.ca/fmc

09/24/2025

Congratulations to our 2025 award recipients!

The 2025 NSCFP Family Medicine Awards celebrate the outstanding contributions of:

Dr. Timothy Holland, CCFP(EM) – Family Physician of the Year 2025
Dr. Robert Oliver, MDCM, FCFP – Dr. Charles & Mrs. Jean Gass Lifetime Achievement Award 2025
Dr. Ash McCormick, CCFP(EM) – Award of Excellence 2025
Dr. Michele Saxon, CCFP – Award of Excellence 2025
Clare Health Centre – Patient’s Medical Home: Outstanding Team-Based Family Practice Award 2025

Join us in honoring these incredible family physicians and their teams at the NSCFP Family Medicine Awards Banquet on Friday, October 17, 2025, at 5:30 pm at Pier 21 in Halifax.

Attend the NSCFP Family Medicine Conference the same day!

More information at www.nscfp.ca/fmc

09/02/2025

Register now for the NSCFP Family Medicine Conference on Friday, 17 October 2025.
Join us in person at Pier 21, Halifax
Connect face-to-face with your colleagues or attend live online.
Don’t miss this opportunity to stay up-to-date!
See the full agenda and secure your spot at www.nscfp.ca/FMC

Tentative Updates Include:
► PrEP
► Reemergence of Infectious Diseases
► Intro to Office Dermoscopy
► Testosterone Replacement
► Menopause/Perimenopause
► Practice Management
► Osteoporosis
► Adolescent Mental Health
► Dyslipidemia
► Dementia: Assessing Capacity