American doctors look to Nova Scotia amid Trump uncertainty – CBC
The province’s health authority launched a digital recruiting campaign in the U.S. in November
Apr 03, 2025
Nova Scotia’s health authority says it has hired one doctor eager to leave the United States because of President Donald Trump, and is in talks with more than two dozen more.
The authority launched a digital recruiting campaign in the U.S. in November, targeting physicians feeling uneasy about the election results.
“We saw it as an opportunity with the election to remind folks and the leads that we have in the U.S. that we are here, ready and waiting for them should they wish to choose Nova Scotia to come practise here,” said Katrina Philopoulos, the director of physician recruiting.
Nova Scotia Health has been actively recruiting south of the border for years, but the new campaign led to 150 responses.
“We have seen some in certain specialties that have decided that they’re worried about how the changes in the U.S. will change their practice,” Philopoulos said.
The pool has been narrowed down to 27 serious negotiations, including one new hire.
