Physician Assessment Centre of Excellence

Update on Applications to PACE for Internationally Trained Physicians

PACE reception sign

The Physician Assessment Centre of Excellence (PACE) is a dedicated assessment centre and medical clinic designed to evaluate internationally trained physicians (ITPs) in office-based primary care. PACE serves as a pathway to independent licensure in Nova Scotia by ensuring candidates demonstrate the knowledge, skills, and judgment required to practice safely and ethically in Nova Scotia.

Update on Applications to PACE

Thank you for your interest in PACE.

The hospitalist assessment program will be accepting applications November 17 to December 8, 2025. On November 17, apply on the More Than Medicine Hospitalist Pathway website.

The office-based primary care PACE Assessment Program is presently reviewing hundreds of applications. As such, PACE is not undertaking a broad call for further applications for office-based primary care currently. Applications will be accepted shortly.