Dalhousie University's medical program in Nova Scotia will add 10 first-year seats, with five reserved for this fall and another five in 2026-27. This expansion, costing over $2.2 million, aims to increase the number of doctors in the province and improve access to care. The Cape Breton medical campus will also have 30 first-year seats this fall, and admissions for Nova Scotian residents in undergraduate health programs will be prioritized starting next year.
10 first-year seats to be added to Dalhousie University’s medical program
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TL;DR: Key points with love ❤️Dalhousie University's medical program in Nova Scotia will add 10 first-year seats, with five reserved for this fall and another five in 2026-27. This expansion, costing over $2.2 million, aims to increase the number of doctors in the province and improve access to care. The Cape Breton medical campus will also have 30 first-year seats this fall, and admissions for Nova Scotian residents in undergraduate health programs will be prioritized starting next year.
Trending- 1 Fall 2025: Five new first-year seats added at Dalhousie, 30 first-year seats at Cape Breton medical campus begin welcoming students.
- 2 2026-27: Five additional first-year seats added at Dalhousie.
- 3 Next year: Admissions for Nova Scotian residents in undergraduate health programs will be prioritized.
- Increased number of medical students and future doctors in Nova Scotia
- Improved access to family medicine and specialist care for Nova Scotians
- Significant provincial investment in undergraduate medical education
What: 10 first-year seats are being added to Dalhousie University's medical program.
When: Five seats will be added this fall (2025), and five additional first-year seats will be added in 2026-27.
Where: Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada (Dalhousie University); Sydney, Cape Breton (medical campus).
Why: To increase the number of doctors, improve access to family medicine and specialist care for Nova Scotians, and address healthcare needs in the province.
How: The province is spending more than $2.2 million for the 10 additional seats. Admissions for Nova Scotian residents in undergraduate health programs will be prioritized starting next year.