N.S. expands physician incentive programs

Financial incentives to encourage more doctors to choose to practise in N.S. are now available in all areas of the province. Family physicians and specialists who want to establish full-time practices in the Central Zone can earn up to $75,000 in incentives. Qualifying physicians who want to establish a practice outside the Central Zone remain eligible for up to $125,000 in incentives over five years, recognizing the recruitment challenges in these areas. To date, 68 physicians are under incentive agreements to work in N.S. for five years.