PRINCE EDWARD ISLAND

Canada’s home of confederation would make a wonderful a home for any aspiring doctor. This tiny province offers as distinct a landscape and culture as you’d expect of an island. Connected to mainland New Brunswick by the Confederation bridge, and to Nova Scotia by ferry, PEI features gorgeous beaches, fertile farmland, and charming urban communities. With affordable homes, many oceanfront, and a vibrant culture, you’ll fall in love with this little bit of Canadian paradise.

  • Low cost of living 

  • A variety of diverse housing opportunities 

  • Rich in culture and history, dining, and entertainment 

  • Diversified economy with growth in bio-medical research 

  • Bike trails, water sports, beaches, and Canadian National Parks 

175,000

POPULATION

DISCOVER PEI

Two key locations, located in Summerside and Charlottetown

PEI facilities

PEI’s family medicine residency program focuses on patient-centred care with an inclusive community experience. At two key sites, located in Summerside and Charlottetown, residents discover a strong emphasis on evidence-based medical practices and integrated treatments for serving rural, immigrant, under-served, and geriatric populations within our communities.

Charlottetown’s Queen Elizabeth Hospital is a full-service referral hospital (except cardiac surgery and neurosurgery) 

  • 243 beds and about 900 deliveries annually.

  • Prince County Hospital is located in Summerside

  • 108 beds and approximately 460 deliveries annually

No matter where in PEI you might be, the beach is accessible within just a 15 minute drive.

Salary and benefits

During your residency in PEI, as with all our residency sites, your salary will be very competitive.

$77,038 – $82,259

PGY1 - PGY2 SALARY AMOUNTS

The curriculum

Our core curriculum is enhanced with programs that have been developed based on needs identified by our residents and faculty. The academic curriculum consists of:

  • Practice-based small group learning sessions (case-based common family medicine problems) 

  • Evidence-based medicine curriculum 

  • Core faculty-presented seminars 

  • Resident-presented seminars

  • Journal club 

  • Grand rounds 

  • Practice management curriculum 

  • Exam preparation

  • Code simulation exercises 

  • Scholarly projects

Clinical experiences

PGY1 ROTATIONS

  • Core family medicine

  • Internal medicine

  • General surgery

  • Orthopedic surgery

  • Pediatrics

  • Obstetrics / gynecology

  • Emergency medicine

  • Selective

  • Rural family medicine

  • Hospitalist

PGY2 ROTATIONS

  • Core family medicine

  • Community family medicine

  • Psychiatry

  • Geriatrics

  • CCU / ICU

  • Palliative Care / oncology

  • Electives

To cross reference and compare the sites in our program, view our clinical learning experiences chart.

VIEW CHART

Guillermo Villegas

PGY2

  • Charlottetown

  • I received support from Verna, our fabulous Site Administrator.

  • I was looking for a training site that could combine urban and rural areas as learning environments, also that would provide me with a full-scope family medicine experience.

  • The people, community, preceptors, and landscape (always near to a nice beach) makes this site a gem for training in family medicine.

  • Great combination of a wide array of clinical experiences and learning environment. Community vibe and nature..

  • The relationship between residents and preceptors is characterized by mutual respect, trust, and a strong commitment to learning. Preceptors are approachable, readily available, and genuinely enthusiastic about teaching, which fosters a supportive and safe learning environment. This atmosphere encourages open communication, continuous feedback, and professional growth, ensuring that residents feel valued and empowered throughout their training.

  • Yes, during each rotation we had the opportunity to have active roles in patient care, specifically in family medicine.

  • In core family medicine, we will get to our clinic, see patients through the morning, and actively participate in discussions about the cases we see. We find learning moments and opportunities with our core family medicine preceptors.

  • We have a great work-life balance. Preceptors are interested in us meeting the competencies but also that our well-being is preserved. We get time to gather with our fellow residents, enjoy the weather and take part in fun activities.

  • The site organizes social events on special dates like Summer socials, Christmas, and other dates through the year.

  • The patient population is notably diverse, encompassing a wide range of socioeconomic backgrounds, cultural identities, and clinical presentations. This diversity provides residents with rich exposure to both common and complex medical conditions. Many patients face barriers related to social determinants of health, which adds depth to clinical decision-making and fosters a holistic, compassionate approach to care.

  • Absolutely! There are areas with critical access to primary care services, where residents have the opportunity to care for unaffiliated individuals with complex health situations.

  • Make PEI your top choice if you are thinking of a generalist approach to family medicine. Let yourself be challenged by the broad diversity within Family Medicine. If you are looking for a place to easily combine acute and longitudinal care to patients, serve communities in need, and have a superb learning experience, PEI is your site!

Sound like a good fit?

If you want to learn more about a residency in the community of PEI, get in touch. Our PEI staff would be happy to answer all of your questions.

Site Director
Dr. Padraig Casey
padraig.casey@dal.ca
(902) 894-2536

Associate Resident Leader
Dr. Billie McQuaid
wl362471@dal.ca

Site Administrator
Verna McInnis
vlmcinnis@ihis.org
(902) 894-2536