Physician Lead - Learner Wellbeing and Success - Faculty of Medicine
$185.00 to $267.00 per hour (Salary and compensation for this position is in accordance with the approved Faculty of Medicine Remuneration Guidelines and consistent with the Health PEI Physician Services Agreement (PSA) remuneration. Final compensation will vary by specialty.)
As soon as possible for a one-year term (Term may be reduced or extended depending on performance, available funding, and departmental requirements)
The Faculty of Medicine at the University of Prince Edward Island (UPEI) invites applications for the position of Physician Lead, Learner Well-Being and Success. This role provides leadership and oversight for learner well-being, career advising, mentorship, and learner support initiatives across undergraduate and postgraduate medical education programs in PEI. Reporting to the Dean of the Faculty of Medicine and working in close collaboration with the Senior Advisor of Medical Education, program leadership, faculty, and clinical partners, the Physician Lead will foster a supportive, respectful, and psychologically safe learning environment. The role is central to advancing a culture of learner wellness, professionalism, and academic success within a medical education context.
RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Provide leadership for development of learner well-being, mentorship, and career advising initiatives across UGME and PGME programs
- Promote and support the establishment of a respectful, inclusive, and psychologically safe learning environment in collaboration with faculty, clinical education teams, and program leadership
- Develop and support pathways for learners who require guidance, support, or referral services
- Collaborate with University learner support services and healthcare partners to ensure alignment and coordination of learner supports for UGME and PGME learners
- Contribute to the development and implementation of policies and procedures related to learner well-being, professionalism, and academic progression
- Support accreditation readiness by ensuring alignment with standards related to the learning environment, learner wellness, mistreatment prevention, and academic support (including CACMS and CanERA requirements)
- Participate in strategic planning and evaluation of learner well-being initiatives, including identification of emerging needs and planning continuous quality improvement efforts
- Attend regular meetings with UGME and PGME leadership and contribute to relevant committees and working groups
- Undertake other duties as assigned by the Dean or their delegates
Liaison & Collaboration
- The Physician Lead collaborates broadly across the University, healthcare partners, and community organizations to advance learner wellbeing and success in medical education
Committee Responsibilities
- Participates in Faculty of Medicine and University governance structures and other committees as appropriate to the portfolio and as determined by the Dean of the Faculty of Medicine
QUALIFICATIONS:
- A medical degree with certification from the College of Family Physicians of Canada (CFPC), the Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada (RCPSC), or equivalent
- Member in good standing of the College of Physicians and Surgeons of PEI
- Member of the Medical Society of Prince Edward Island (MSPEI)
- Appointees must maintain an active appointment to the medical staff of Health PEI (HPEI)
- Demonstrated leadership experience in medical education, health systems, community engagement, or related fields. Preference will be given to demonstrated experience and/or training in medical education, leadership, and quality improvement
- Experience in medical education, learner mentorship, or academic advising
- Demonstrated commitment to learner well-being, professionalism, and supportive educational environments
- Strong interpersonal skills, sound judgment, and the ability to manage sensitive situations with discretion and confidentiality
- Understanding of CACMS and CanERA accreditation standards related to learner support and the learning environment
Please submit electronically a cover letter, quoting the competition number, a resume and reference list to be received no later than the closing date via the link below.
If you are unable to apply online, you can drop off your resume to the Human Resources Department, Kelley Building, University of Prince Edward Island, 550 University Avenue, Charlottetown, PEI C1A 4P3, Fax Number 902-894-2895.
UPEI is committed to equity, diversity, inclusion, and reconciliation and believes in providing a positive learning and working environment where every person feels empowered to contribute. UPEI is committed to the principle of equity in employment and encourages applications from underrepresented groups including women, Indigenous peoples, visible minorities, persons with disabilities, persons of any sexual orientation or gender identity, and others with the skills and knowledge to productively engage with diverse communities. If you require accommodation in any part of the process, please direct your inquiries, in confidence, to our HR Officer, hrofficer@upei.ca. Applications will not be accepted via email.
Only those applicants who are invited to an interview will be acknowledged.
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