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What started as a casual jam session in a Summerside shed has evolved into a full-blown musical movement that’s raised more than $20,000 for the Prince County Hospital (PCH) Foundation.  The Flu Fighters, a six-physician cover band made up of […]

MSPEI is expanding its website to support physicians in navigating and accessing wellness and professionalism resources. This new section will serve as a hub for tools, best practices, and services that support physician well-being, leadership, and professional fulfillment.  It will […]

When Sydney Ford began medical school three years ago, she knew it would be a long and demanding road. What she couldn’t fully grasp was just how quickly the time would pass or how much the experience would shape her.  […]

Today, after agreeing to begin the mediation process with respect to the Physician Services Agreement, the Medical Society of PEI, Department of Health and Wellness, and Health PEI jointly issued the following statement:  “Over the past number of days, Health […]

It’s been two years since the Atlantic Registry launched in the Maritimes, allowing eligible physicians licensed in one of the four Atlantic provinces to opt-in and be licensed to practice in the other three.  The Registry was created with the […]

For Dr. Kayla MacSween, a mother of four and full-time Anesthesiologist, Prince Edward Island’s new parental leave program is more than just a financial boost; it’s a testament to the province’s commitment to supporting physicians and their families.  The new […]

MSPEI is entering an exciting phase of growth and transformation. Through dedicated funding in the 2024-29 PSA for staff supports, we are expanding our role within the Implementation Management Team and new PSA, adapting to an evolving healthcare landscape. We […]

Dr. Tessa Bendyshe-Walton, a British Columbia native, is currently completing her second year as a resident in the Dalhousie Family Medicine Residency Program on Prince Edward Island. The two-year program allows medical graduates to specialize in family medicine, providing comprehensive […]

Dr. Aaron Sibley, an emergency room physician in Charlottetown and a Major in the Canadian Armed Forces, has been selected as the first-ever representative from Prince Edward Island to join the prestigious Team Canada Medical Football Team. Dr. Sibley will […]

MSPEI recently presented its successful Leadership Development Program at the International Conference on Physician Health in Halifax, NS. Karen Pyra, Director of Physician Health (pictured), presented MSPEI's program evaluation. She was joined at the conference by CEO Lea Bryden, President […]