Learn about Island Health Community Virtual Care
The VDFP is hosting a presentation on Island Health’s Community Virtual Care program. Learn about eligibility and suitability, as well as new caregiver and palliative supports. Open to all VDFP members. Date: Friday, September 22 Time: 12 – 1pm Location: online Physicians will be compensated with one hour at the current sessional rate. Register here.
Canadian MAID Curriculum Program launches in Victoria
Accredited national education modules are launching for clinicians who wish to learn how to assess and, if interested, provide MAID. Victoria has been selected as one of the launch sites. Date: Saturday, September 23, Time: 9 – 12:30 and 1:30 – 5pm Location: Royal Jubilee Hospital Commissioned by Health Canada and developed by CAMAP (the […]
Reconcili’action Sharing Circle for National Day for Truth and Reconciliation
In honour of the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation, Reichert & Associates invites you to join Gracie Kelly, Indigenous Relations Manager at the Chilliwack Division of Family Practice, and guest speakers Peter Lang, President of the Chilliwack Métis Association and Dr. Francis Horne Sr., Elder who will be sharing their own reconcili’action journeys. Date: Friday, […]
ICYMI Remembering Dr Jennifer Oates Gathering on August 24
It is with great sadness that we acknowledge the tragic passing of Dr. Jennifer Oates. Dr. Oates was a well-known and highly valued geriatric psychiatry specialist in our local physician network. The sudden nature of her passing makes this loss particularly hard. The South Island MSA has organized a gathering in remembrance of Dr. Jennifer […]
Newsflash August 24
Topics include joining the VDFP board, a save-the-date for our AGM, a perinatal needs assessment, and more. Read more
Join our Board of Directors – Five seats open
Are you passionate about making a difference for your family medicine colleagues and patients in Victoria? Join the VDFP Board and help guide the direction of your Division! Our Board has five seats to fill. To apply , please submit the Nomination Papers – Directors Election 2023, C/V or Resume, and a Candidate’s Statement by […]
Divisions Dispatch August 22
The latest FPSC newsletter includes updates on the PCN governance refresh, the August 11 LFP Payment Model newsletter, a provincial attachment system webinar, CBT Skills Groups for physicians and residents, and more that will not be duplicated in the Newsflash. Read it here
New Hematology referral process
Pacific Hematology has streamlined their referral process, also available on Pathways.
Career opportunity: Medical Director, Associate Physician (AP)
This Island Health part-time position will take ownership of the development and oversight of the new Associate Physician program. For more information, please visit Medical Director, Associate Physician Program (200-1269).
New Medical Lead Senior’s Health – Dr Valerie Ehasoo
Dr Valerie Ehasoo is the new Medical Lead Senior’s Health, Primary and Community Care, at Island Health. Congrats, Dr Ehasoo!
