Welcome to the PACE Hospitalist Assessment Application.
Once you begin the application process, please be prepared to:
- Answer a series of questions about your training and clinical experience
- Upload a copy of your current CV (see detailed instructions below).
READ CAREFULLY BEFORE UPLOADING
PACE will be screening your submission to confirm your recency of practice. To be eligible for the assessment program you need to have completed a minimum of two years of internship or postgraduate training in family medicine or general practice , or internal medicine, within the last five years OR a minimum of 450 in person clinical hours of independent practice (not under supervision, acting as the most responsible physician) in family medicine or general practice within the last five years CPSNS 2025
Please ensure your work experience details clearly identify when you acted independently as the most responsible physician (defined by the physician, or other regulated healthcare professional, who has overall responsibility for directing and coordinating the care and management of a patient at a specific point in time CMPA, 2019). Each entry must explicitly outline when you were active in the role (when did you start/finish), if the role was full or part time, how many hours you attended per month, and if there were any gaps in your practise.
PACE is unable to accept hours practising in an Associate Physician or Clinical Assistant role when calculating currency.
Tips & Tricks
- Review the Hospitalist Program eligibility criteria on the CPSNS website before you begin.
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Once you are ready to apply, set aside 10–20 minutes to complete the application.
Please Note:
Do not call the PACE Clinic. Phone inquiries impact patient care and will not expedite or influence the application process. This direction is intended to help applicants and ensure an efficient review process for everyone.
Due to an anticipated high volume of applications, only eligible and selected applicants will receive a response.
Any updates or changes to the process or timelines will be posted on the NSPACE website. Please check there for the most current information about next steps.
Thank you for your time and interest in the PACE program