The College of Family Physicians of Canada is a national voluntary organization of family physicians that makes continuing medical education of its members mandatory. The College strives to improve the health of Canadians by promoting high standards of medical education and care in family practice, by contributing to public understanding of healthful living, by supporting ready access to family physician services, and by encouraging research and disseminating knowledge about family medicine. The Nova Scotia Chapter has over 1,300 members.
NSCFP Board of Directors 2022-2024
Executive |
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 Dr. Tim Woodford President Contact |
 Dr. Colin Newman President-Elect Contact |
 Dr. Sarah Bradley Past President Contact |
 Dr. Leisha Hawker Honourary Secretary/Treasurer |
 Dr. Whitney Lum Member-at-Large |
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Board |
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| Dr. Roop Conyers | External Relations Representative |
| Dr. Ade Akindele | International Medical Graduate Representative |
| Dr. Nicola Smith | Rural Representative |
| Dr. Lynne Cann | First Five Years in Family Practice (FFYFP) Representative |
| Dr. Jennifer Gillis | DoctorsNS Section of Family Doctors Council Chair |
| Dr. Kath Stringer | Head of the Dalhousie University Department of Family Medicine |
| Dr. Marie Charles | Resident Representative |
| Ms. Marika Schenkels | Dalhousie Family Medicine Interest Group (FMIG) Chair |