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Halfway through med school: the journey continues
*Two years ago, we introduced you to medical student Sydney Ford in “An Islander’s Journey to Medicine” and we’ve been following her medical journey ever…
More...New five-year deal with physicians will lead to better access to care for Islanders and give PEI a competitive edge in recruitment and retention
This week, Prince Edward Island doctors signed a historic five-year Physician Services Agreement with the Government of Prince Edward Island and Health PEI. The new…
More...Peer Support Program Welcomes New Leader
The Medical Society of Prince Edward Island (MSPEI)’s new peer support program lead is settling in and ready to support Island doctors. PEI physician…
More...Tentative Agreement reached between PEI physicians, Department of Health and Wellness and Health PEI
Health and Wellness Minister, Mark McLane; Health PEI CEO, Melanie Fraser; and Medical Society of Prince Edward Island President, Dr. Krista Cassell issued the following…
More...Physician Health Program offers compassion, encourages doctors to practice self-compassion
The theme of this year’s Mental Health Week (May 6-12) is centered on the healing power of compassion, something researchers have been studying for the…
More...Improving wellness and increasing joy: Prescribing nature activity
Dr. Joanne McGinn wants her patients to have more fun and joy in their lives. It’s why the emergency medicine physician at the Queen Elizabeth…
More...Leadership Development Program builds relationships and trust
Earlier this month, 32 graduates celebrated completing this year’s MSPEI Leadership Development Program. Over the past eight months, these 19 physicians and 13 health administrative…
More...Reducing the stigma: Recognizing Epilepsy Awareness Month
PEI Neurologist Dr. Tiffany Townsend diagnoses someone with epilepsy at least once a month. She estimates about 25 per cent of her patients have some…
More...Medical associations across the country oppose government efforts to restrict access to care
Medical associations from coast to coast are deeply concerned about any government proposal that would restrict access to evidence-based medical care for patients, including for…
More...Advocating for Gender Equity in Medicine
Specializing in women’s health provides the diversity that Dr. Gina Colbourne was seeking when she first earned her medical degree. As an obstetrician and gynecologist…
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