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ABOUT PEI
Prince Edward Island is located on the east coast of Canada with a population of approximately 139,000 residents. The Island is 224 kilometers long and is connected to the mainland by the Confederation Bridge, which is the world’s longest bridge (12.9 km.) over ice-covered waters. Picturesque Prince Edward Island offers a relaxing, safe, community oriented lifestyle for individuals and families who can appreciate beautiful scenery, wide open spaces, miles of uncrowded beachers and an endless variety of recreational activities. It is only a few hours away from larger centres such as Moncton, New Brunswick and Halifax, Nova Scotia.

OUR HEALTH CENTRES
There are two major referral hospitals in the cities of Summerside and Charlottetown and five community hospitals on the Island located in O’Leary, Alberton, Tyne Valley, Montague, and Souris. The longest distance from a referral hospital is approximately 60 km. The community hospitals are staffed by general practitioners. Specialty physicians have admitting privileges at the two referral hospitals.

Due to the aging physician population, PEI is recruiting physicians for various positions. In all rural areas, there is an approved complement for a minimum of four general practitioners with a maximum of one in three call schedule.

Return in Service Grants:

• Eligible to physicians relocating from out-of-province and who are not presently in another return-in-service commitment.

• For family physicians, the basic grant is $30,000 for a two-year return-in-service commitment with a $5,000 premium offered for rural communities.  For specialists the basic grant is $40,000 for a two year return-in-service commitment.  The grant will be disbursed in two payments; 50% of full amount on signing of the contract and the remaining 50% on completion of one year’s service.

Locum Support Program:

• The Locum Support Program is limited to replacement physicians in family practice, emergency medicine, and specialties where the departing physician’s services will be unavailable due to vacation, CME or illness for a minimum of 10 working days.
  

• An allowance of $150/day, max. $750/wk, max. $3000/month, max $7,500 in a 12 month period for accommodations and travel.  No meals or parking fee expenses are eligible.

• Licensure costs and Medical Society dues are covered by the Locum Support Program for the duration of the locum.
  

• Physicians residing in PEI are eligible for reimbursement for in province travel and accommodations with receipts to a total maximum of $150/day if required to stay overnight.  Mileage only is provided if overnight stay is not required.

Moving Expense Allowances:

• Physicians who are relocating to Prince Edward Island are eligible for an allowance which is determined by the location from which their move originates.  Receipts are required and  moving expenses must be in compliance with the Canada Customs and Revenue Agency.   The grant is attached to a two year return-in-service commitment.  The minimum allowance provided is $10,000 and the maximum allowance provided is $20,000.

   
    Maritimes        $10,000
    Newfoundland        $ 12,000
    Ontario/Quebec     $ 16,000
    West                     $ 20,000
    International                 $ 20,000

Debt Reduction Program

• A one time grant only is offered to family medicine and speciality residents and students and is attached to a two year return-in-service commitment.   The grant is available in fourth year of medical school or any year of the residency training.   For family physicians, the grant is $30,000 and for specialists, the grant is $40,000. *Note: Family Medicine in RIII are not eligible for this sponsorship

• Basic requirements include training programs at a Canadian academic medical center and an identified future need for the specialty.  Please note that former residents of PEI will be given priority.
  

• Physicians beginning practice in PEI to fulfill the commitment of the Medical Trainee sponsorship will not be eligible for the Moving Expense Allowance or Return-in-Service Grant.

Islanders Studying Medicine Abroad

• Funding will be provided for 2 training positions at $100,000 each.  The funding is limited to Islanders studying in foreign medical schools.  Acceptance into this program will be required by Dalhousie University Post Graduate Training Committee and a position will need to be approved by a Residency Training Unit.  The funding is attached to a five year return-in-service agreement.

Fee-for-Service Guaranteed Income

• Physicians who relocate to the province on a fee-for-service payment modality will be guaranteed a minimum annual medicare billing of $200,000 for full time work.

Office Medical Equipment Fund

•  A fund of up to $30,000/year will be provided to salaried physicians to assist in acquiring specialized office equipment necessary to their medical practice.