Five out of six spring 2012 graduates of the Prince Edward Island Family Medicine Residency Training Program have already committed to practice family medicine in the province, says Health and Wellness Minister Doug Currie.
“Training family medicine residents right here in the province and providing them with an opportunity to experience practicing medicine in Prince Edward Island has proven to be a excellent recruitment tool,” says Minister Currie. “A special thanks is owed to the physician preceptors who have taken time from their busy schedules to mentor these residents.”
Dr. Nicole Fancy, Dr. Hal MacRae, Dr. Katherine Burleigh, Dr. Jocelyn Peterson and Dr. Aakriti Chawla have all decided to practice in Prince Edward Island after graduation.
Dr. Hal MacRae said he feels fortunate to be able to live and work in the province where he grew up.
Dr. Katherine Burleigh, who has decided to practice in west Prince, is pleased with the opportunity to finish her training at home. “I’m honored to have the opportunity to work at home, serving the communities in western Prince Edward Island which have been so supportive and welcoming.”
The Government of Prince Edward Island welcomes these residents to the medical staff of the province and wishes them the best in their medical careers.