The University of Prince Edward Island's medical school is progressing well and on schedule to have its first class in September 2025, says the inaugural dean of the faculty of medicine.

Preston Smith said the admissions process is underway, but due to confidentiality constraints he couldn't say how many applications have been received.

"The first step is to see that your application resulted in the offer of an interview, so that'll be before Christmas that they will hear," he said of prospective…