P.E.I. losing pediatrician to B.C.

Dr. Mitchell Zelman, who has been part of P.E.I.'s health care system for 25 years, is leaving the Island to pursue an opportunity in British Columbia.

Zelman is a pediatrician. He has also served as acting chief health officer and deputy chief health officer.

P.E.I. has a complement of five pediatricians, and Zelman's departure will leave one full-time space vacant. Other pediatricians will pick up Zelman's appointments until a replacement can be found.

Health PEI says it has begun a search for a replacement, as well as for a locum for interim support.

Zelman will be leaving at the end of June.

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