
Discover the perfect balance of professional fulfillment and quality of life in Peterborough, Ontario—where you’ll find a supportive medical community, access to cutting-edge healthcare facilities, and opportunities to shape care in a growing region. As a physician at Peterborough Regional Health Centre (PRHC), you’ll join a dynamic team at a regional referral centre offering a broad scope of high-acuity services. Just 90 minutes from Toronto, Peterborough offers an affordable lifestyle, vibrant cultural scene, and easy access to nature, making it an ideal place to live, work, and thrive.
Explore Physician Opportunities at PRHC
Anesthesiology
Family Medicine
Mental Health
Surgery
Emergency
Medicine
Radiology
Women and Childrens
Live. Work. Play. Thrive.
Explore what makes Peterborough and PRHC the ideal place to grow your career—and your life.
Work at PRHC
Peterborough Regional Health Centre (PRHC) is a regional hospital with state-of-the-art facilities, high-acuity programs, and a collaborative medical community. We’re looking for physicians who are passionate about patient care and community impact.
Primary & Family Care
Work alongside our community partners who are committed to team-based, patient-centered care.
Live in Peterborough
Peterborough offers a high quality of life, a lower cost of living than major urban centres, and a supportive, diverse community.
- Tourism & Community Info – The Kawarthas
- City of Peterborough – Economic Development
- Downtown Business Improvement Area
- Education – County of Peterborough
- Municipal Child Care Programs
Play & Explore
With four seasons of outdoor recreation and a rich arts and culture scene, there’s always something to do in and around Peterborough.
Outdoor Activities
Arts, Culture & Dining
Medical Trainees
Peterborough Regional Health Centre (PRHC), in partnership with the Rural Ontario Medical Program (ROMP), offers core and elective rotations for medical students, clinical clerks, and residents from both Canadian and international medical schools. Our learners benefit from one-on-one, hands-on training with dedicated physician preceptors in a supportive clinical environment.
We also offer placement opportunities for midwifery students and Physician Assistant (PA) students.
If you are a medical student, clerk, or resident interested in completing a rotation at PRHC, please contact Alison Drain and initiate your application through ROMP to begin the process.
For more information, please contact:
Alison Drain
Medical Learner and Business Analyst
medicalstudents@prhc.on.ca
705-742-2121 ext. 4228