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Physician Coaching Program

Through this one-on-one coaching program, MSPEI matches physicians with qualified coaches to support them in strengthening their leadership skills, improving professional satisfaction, finding work-life balance, or finding ways to build on their strengths. By supporting physicians' overall well-being, MSPEI is helping physicians provide high-quality patient care.

Why use a Coach?

2008 article published in the Canadian Family Physician journal suggests that a physician coach can be a catalyst for change to help a physician build resiliency. Resiliency is a key factor that helps reduce burnout. Physicians who have used the Physician Coaching Program have told us through a program evaluation that working with their coach has benefitted them in many ways, including:

TOP 5 Ways A Coach Could Help You:

  1. Zero in on what you are aspiring for (or what is getting in your way) of achieving the highest level of professional satisfaction.
  2. Identify how your existing strengths can help you achieve desired results faster and better.
  3. Uncover new strategies to create healthy relationships and working environments.
  4. Process information differently to become a more effective decision-maker.
  5. Become a better communicator in your workplace.

MSPEI COACHES

The MSPEI Physician Coaching Program is supported by several well qualified, experienced coaches, who are profiled here

When you apply for the program, you will be asked to identify your preferred coaches. Matching will be based on availability.

MSPEI has vetted the coaches to ensure each have experience in personal coaching and experience supporting physicians. Additional coaches may be added to the roster over time.

Program eligibility

All ordinary members are eligible to apply, and resident members may be eligible, on a case-by-case basis; locum members are not eligible to apply. There are a limited number of spots available in the program each year, which will be filled on a first come, first served basis. Physicians who have previously used the Physician Coaching Program may apply to participate again one-year after completing the program's exit survey.

If you are interested in working with a coach, please submit the brief application form which will start the process of selecting a coach.  We will do everything to match you with your preferred coach; however, all matches will be based on the individual coach's availability.

MSPEI offers this program free to eligible MSPEI members. Funding to support the development and pilot test of the program were provided by the Canadian Medical Association and MD/Scotiabank Healthcare+. The program is now funded through Article D4 of the Master Agreement.

The Process