The Faculty of Medicine at the University of Prince Edward Island (UPEI) invites applications for the position of Physician Lead, Classroom Experiences. Reporting to the Dean of the Faculty of Medicine and working in close collaboration with the Senior Advisor of Medical Education, Faculty leadership, and curriculum partners, the Physician Lead provides academic leadership for the planning, and coordination of classroom-based components of the undergraduate medical education (UGME) program. The Physician Lead supports the implementation and development of high-quality didactic learning experiences, including lectures, tutorials, clinical skills sessions, and other structured educational activities, ensuring alignment with program objectives, accreditation standards, and national medical education frameworks.

This role ensures consistency, quality, and continuous improvement of classroom learning across the MD program. The Physician Lead contributes to a supportive and inclusive learning environment and helps ensure that classroom-based education reflects the Faculty of Medicine’s mission, strategic priorities, and commitment to socially accountable medical education responsive to the health needs of Prince Edward Island.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Provide academic leadership for the development and implementation of classroom-based components of the undergraduate medical education (UGME) program, including lectures, tutorials, clinical skills sessions, laboratories, and other structured learning activities
• Contribute to the development of the Faculty of Medicine’s MD curriculum and related policies, with particular focus on didactic and classroom-based learning
• Support the preparation of accreditation documentation and processes required to obtain and maintain accreditation from the Committee on Accreditation of Canadian Medical Schools (CACMS)
• Assist in the design, organization, and documentation of classroom curriculum components as part of institutional and program accreditation preparation
• Support the recruitment, engagement, and coordination of clinical faculty and preceptors involved in undergraduate medical education
• Develop approaches to address learner feedback related to classroom teaching and support continuous quality improvement of educational delivery
• Promote classroom-based learning environments that reflect professionalism, respect, inclusivity, and psychological safety
• Contribute to the strategic planning, development, implementation, evaluation, and continuous quality improvement of the MD program
• Participate in the establishment and ongoing renewal of the UGME mission, goals, and strategic priorities, aligned with the Faculty of Medicine and University strategic plans
• Contribute to the development and implementation of policies, procedures, and governance structures that support high academic and pedagogical standards
• Plan for the monitoring of program quality, tracking learner outcomes, and implementation of continuous quality improvement initiatives
• Promote and support scholarship and research in undergraduate medical education
• Represent the Faculty of Medicine in provincial and national UGME forums
• 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 socially accountable medical education and strengthen community-engaged partnerships

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 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
• Membership in 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
• Demonstrated experience in classroom-based medical education, including lectures, small-group teaching, clinical skills instruction, or related didactic activities
• Experience contributing to curriculum development, course design, or implementation of undergraduate medical education programming
• Familiarity with competency-based medical education frameworks, including CanMEDS roles
• Experience coordinating or supporting the delivery of educational programming and working collaboratively with faculty, learners, and administrative teams