About Us
The College of Physicians and Surgeons of Prince Edward Island serves the public by regulating all physicians practicing in PEI in accordance with the Regulated Health Professions Act(link) and its Regulations(link).
All physicians in PEI must be registered by the College in order to practice medicine in the province.
The duties of the College include:
- Registering qualified and competent physicians to practise medicine
- Investigating and resolving physician-related complaints on behalf of the public
- Monitoring and maintaining standards of practice through peer assessment
- Developing policies and guidelines to support high standards of medical practice and ethical conduct
Please note the College is not responsible for hiring. For more information on hiring, check the Government of Prince Edward Island Website for job opportunities.
Personnel
Council
- Dr. H. Farag, President
- Dr. E. Beaton, Vice-President
- Dr. C. Hoffman
- Dr. B. Lewis
- Dr. J. Thompson
- Dr. V. Zotova
- Ms. J. Frost-Wicks
- Ms. D. Gillis
- Ms. L. Jamani
College Staff
- Dr. G. Carruthers, Registrar / Chief Executive Officer
- Ms. M. MacDonald, Deputy Registrar / Chief Operating Officer
- Ms. M. Smith, Registration Coordinator
- Ms. M. Peters, Legal Counsel
Our Guiding Principles
Our Mission Statement
Competent caring physicians, public protection, and caring competent professionalism.
Our Vision
Assure excellence in the provision of medical care by our members throughout the province, by establishing and maintaining the highest standard of care and professionalism. The College of Physicians and Surgeons will assure that Prince Edward Island is a preferred province to practice medicine by having a public focus while maintaining physician sensitivity.