Nova Scotia

Read a brief history from 1954–1969 written by Dr J. A. Smith, Chapter Secretary

Read a brief history from 1954–1969 written by Dr J. A. Smith, Chapter Secretary

Dr Murray Fraser speaks at Nova Scotia Chapter meeting, 1956

Dr Murray Fraser speaks at Nova Scotia Chapter meeting, 1956

"Most of our illnesses are of the type that can be cured by the application of ordinary medical knowledge, and a large number of them can be traced to some other ailment in our ancestral background. This is where the value of a family doctor or general practitioner lies. He is able to build up a record of the ills and aches of his individual patients and those of the other members of the patient's family and of his parents and grandparents." Bulletin. College of General Practice of Canada 1956 Nov;3(2): 2
Nova Scotia general practitioner wins competition

Nova Scotia general practitioner wins competition

“First prize winner of the world-wide competition for general practitioners, Dr. E. H. Evans, of Rockingham, N.S. received a cheque of $720.” Bulletin. College of General Practice of Canada 1958 May;4(4):31
Springhill coal mine disaster, 1959

Springhill coal mine disaster, 1959

“A member of the College of General Practice, Dr. J. R. Ryan of Springhill, went down with the rescue teams and attended the 19 survivors as they were freed from their trapped positions.” Bulletin. College of General Practice of Canada 1959 Jan;5(3):67
3rd Annual Conjoint Scientific Assembly of the Maritime Chapters, 1967

3rd Annual Conjoint Scientific Assembly of the Maritime Chapters, 1967

“There was the largest registration ever – 110 Family Physicians and 35 Exhibitors were present.  Many physicians expressed their enthusiasm over this type of meeting, feeling that it was designed to be of practical use to Family Physicians and has been successful in achieving this aim.” Can Fam Physician 1967 Dec:19
3rd Annual Conjoint Scientific Assembly of the Maritime Chapters

3rd Annual Conjoint Scientific Assembly of the Maritime Chapters

“… family physicians from the Maritime Chapters participated in a clinical program featuring paediatrics, dermatology and otorhinolaryngology. Guest faculty included Dr. R. H. Usher, neonatologist on the medical faculty at McGill University, Montreal, and Dr. Richard B. Goldbloom, newly appointed Professor of Paediatrics at Dalhousie University.” Can Fam Physician 1967 Nov:19
Annual Meeting of the College’s Nova Scotia Chapter, 1988

Annual Meeting of the College’s Nova Scotia Chapter, 1988

“The Annual Meeting of the College’s Nova Scotia Chapter and the Section of General Practice was bedevilled by several violent and unexplained murders that took place during the course of the weekend’s proceedings.”
1989 maritime Conjoint Meeting held at the World Trade and Convention Centre in Halifax

1989 maritime Conjoint Meeting held at the World Trade and Convention Centre in Halifax

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