The responsibilities of the College and its authority are set out in the Nova Scotia Medical Act and its regulations.
College Council
The Council is the governing body of the College, with physicians elected by their peers and public representatives appointed by the College’s Nominations Committee. In addition, the Dalhousie Faculty of Medicine appoints a member, with a resident physician and a medical student also present.
The Council of the College guides the strategic direction, which includes voting on policy decisions affecting regulated physicians and Nova Scotians, providing final approval on standards of practice, setting licensing fees, and approving the annual budget.
Councillors and committee members bring their diverse perspectives as care providers and as Nova Scotians to the table, ensuring decisions are made in the interest of safe, high-quality patient care.
College Committees
The College’s committees are made up of members of the Council, medical professionals, and public representatives.
Council and committee members bring their diverse perspectives as care providers and as Nova Scotians to the table, ensuring decisions are made in the interest of safe, high-quality patient care.
Members of Council 2022-2023
Physician
Members
Dr. Andria MacAulay,
President
Dr. D.A. (Gus) Grant,
Registrar & CEO
Dr. Minoli Amit
Dr. Melissa Broaders
Dr. Michael Clory
Dr. Martin J. Gardiner,
Past President & Dalhousie University Faculty of Medicine Appointee
Dr. Marni Goodman
Dr. Alyson Holland
Dr. Patrick Holland,
Maritime Resident Doctors Appointee
Dr. Peter MacDougall
Dr. Michael MacGillivary
Dr. Umesh H. Prabhu
Dr. Mary-Lynn Watson
Public
Representatives
Ms. Sandra Aylward
Ms. Michele Brennan
Ms. Damilola Iduye
Ms. Sherry McNeil-Mulak
Dr. Mary Oxner (PhD)
Mr. Mark Rosen
Ms. Caroline Straub,
Dalhousie Medical Students’ Society Appointee