UPEI Faculty of Medicine

What should the future of healthcare in PEI look like?

Now is your chance to help shape it.

The UPEI Faculty of Medicine is inviting Islanders to share their ideas, experiences, and priorities as we work toward a future "Made by PEI, for PEI" medical doctor program.

Complete the survey, attend a community town hall, and help ensure the future of medical education reflects the needs of the people it will serve.

Have your say! https://nousgroupca.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_894cAcAdSN6pnMO

In the latest Preston’s Page blog post, our Dean, Dr. Preston Smith, shares updates on medical education in PEI, the growth of UPEI’s Faculty of Medicine, and what's next on the journey ahead.

https://medicine.upei.ca/advancing-the-future/

Donor spotlight! Thank you to Christine and Peter Wilkey, who believe that supporting medical learners is one of the most meaningful ways to strengthen healthcare on Prince Edward Island.

Inspired by their own experiences and gratitude for the community they have embraced, they are helping future physicians pursue their education while encouraging them to build their careers here at home. Thank you to the Wilkeys for establishing the Christine and Peter Wilkey Medical Education Scholarship at the Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences Centre. Your generosity is creating opportunities for learners and hope for Islanders.

University of Prince Edward Island UPEI Alumni

What does it take to build a medical school from the ground up?

This profile from Be Giant takes a closer look at the people, partnerships, and vision behind UPEI’s Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences Centre and what it means for the future of healthcare in Prince Edward Island.

Read the story: https://medicine.upei.ca/be-giant-profiles-upeis-faculty-of-medicine-and-health-sciences-centre/

Lisa Hrabluk Michael Hawkins Photography

It was a pleasure to welcome colleagues from the Centre de formation médicale du Nouveau-Brunswick to the UPEI Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences Centre today.

We enjoyed sharing experiences, exchanging ideas, and exploring the many ways medical schools across the region are working to educate future physicians and strengthen healthcare in our communities.

Thank you for the visit, and we look forward to staying connected and learning from one another.

Recently, UPEI’s Class of 2026 nurse practitioner students were in their final review session at the Clinical Learning and Simulation Centre. They were joined by local physiotherapists in a great example of interprofessional learning.

This group of 11 is UPEI’s largest NP graduating class to date, and they’re already making an impact. Ten have been hired by Health PEI and will join care teams across the province this spring, supporting both primary and specialized care.

Read more: https://www.upei.ca/communications/news/2026/04/health-pei-welcomes-10-new-nurse-practitioners-graduates