NORTH NOVA

The Northumberland Straight has more warm-water ocean beaches than anywhere else in Atlantic Canada. But when residents aren’t getting sand between their toes, they enjoy the local wine industry, fresh lobster, and Celtic culture that defines life in this beautiful region. From Amherst to Antigonish and everywhere in between, this place is as affordable as it is charming, and as connected to the sea as the people are connected to each other. A true community feeling in which to work and play.

  • A variety of diverse housing opportunities 

  • Low cost of living 

  • Triple-C competency-based curriculum, longitudinal integrated curriculum

  • A rich Scottish heritage defines life in this area 

  • Ideal for residents interested in rural and small community life 

  • Bike trails, water sports, beaches, and parks 

175,000

POPULATION

North Nova facilities

Residents are based in vibrant communities from Antigonish through to New Glasgow and Truro, on to Amherst and Cumberland. The academic teaching centre is based in Truro, using technology, when necessary, for connections. 

  • The third site in the Dalhousie program to offer integrated competency-based program centred on family medicine

  • Continuity of experience is maintained, as residents work primarily in the same family medicine environment

  • Based on a preceptor model

  • Strong SIMS program throughout North Nova

Perfect for residents looking for small community and rural life.

A great work / life balance

Salary range of $69,867 - $75,527 per annum

Salary and benefits

During your residency in North Nova, as with all our residency sites, your salary will be very competitive.

$69,867 – $75,527

PGY1 - PGY2 SALARY AMOUNTS

The curriculum

In the North Nova site, resident training is focused on the College of Family Physicians of Canada Triple-C competency-based curriculum, delivered in a longitudinal integrated format with family medicine being the largest component.

  • Core family medicine

  • Emergency Medicine

  • Internal medicine

  • Orthopedics

  • Geriatrics

Clinical experiences

PGY1 and PGY2 EXPERIENCES

  • General surgery

  • Pediatrics

  • Hospitalist

  • Psychiatry

  • Electives

  • Palliative medicine

  • Obstetrics and gynecology

  • Intensive care

  • Selectives

To cross reference and compare the sites in our program, find more information by clicking below.

Meet Dr. Forrest Gallagher

Matching to North Nova was a dream of mine. 

Growing up in the rural town of Springhill, NS, I knew that I wanted to go back home for residency and care for the people in my community. My two years were spent at the Cumberland Regional in Amherst, NS, which allowed me to learn in a more rural, resource limited setting. This experience has prepared me for independent practice as a family physician and helped me obtain a position in the plus one emergency medicine program at Dalhousie. 

North Nova provides residents with the flexibility to explore their interests in addition to gaining added competency in the areas they feel that they need more experience in. The program director, administration staff, and preceptors are what truly make this program special. 

You will be a part of a family at North Nova with your co-residents! All of the North Nova communities are fantastic and offer unique aspects of rural family medicine. Your patients and the community will make you feel at home in whichever location you match to!”

Sound like a good fit?

If you want to learn more about a residency in the community across North Nova, get in touch. Our North Nova staff would be happy to answer all of your questions.

Site Director
Dr. Bradley MacDougall
bradleymacdougall@gmail.com
(902) 396-4142

Associate Resident Leader
Dr. Brett Ells
br978501@dal.ca

Dr. Haruka Kashiwai (Assistant)
hr957173@dal.ca

Site Administrator
Glenda Gilliland
Glenda.Gilliland@nshealth.ca