ICYMI: Victoria Gynecology Update – online with in-person social
Hosted by the Victoria Society of Obstetricians and Gynecologists, this annual update showcases clinical experts covering a wide variety of gynecology topics geared towards primary care physicians and allied health professionals. Date: Saturday, January 27 Time: 9:00 am – 4:00 pm conference, 5:30 – 7:30 pm networking reception Location: Conference online, reception in-person at Victoria Golf Club Conference cost: Delegates – $125 (early […]
Newsflash November 16
Topics include our new impact report, updates from the AGM, UPCC shift opportunities during respiratory illness season, and more. Read more
Highlights from the 2023 VDFP Annual General Meeting
More than 45 physician members and their guests joined us for a great time at our AGM on November 2nd at the Delta Ocean Pointe Resort. It was a fun and interactive AGM with plenty of networking time and a post-business program that had everyone on the edge of their seats! After a busy knowledge […]
Check out the Victoria Division’s new impact report
View the VDFP 2022-23 Impact Report with highlights of our achievements. Please share with all who might be interested!
Cheers for Peers
A shout-out to Drs Melissa Duff and Mike Jones who received cheers. Check out the cheers and add your own here – let’s keep the cheers going!
Divisions Dispatch November 15
The latest FPSC’s Divisions Dispatch includes updates on the Provincial Attachment System (PAS), the LFP Payment Model, grants to reduce administrative burden, webinars and more that will not be duplicated in the Newsflash. Read it here
Practice Support Program and Doctors Technology Office services update
Doctors of BC has been working on a new, integrated service model for the PSP (Practice Support Program) and DTO (Doctors Technology Office). Read their latest Practice Support Quarterly newsletter on supports and how to access resources.
Are you able to help increase access to same-day primary care visits in our community?
The South Island UPCCs are able to accommodate more physician and nurse practitioner shifts to help meet the anticipated increased need for same-day primary care visits during respiratory illness season. If you are interested in working at a UPCC, including on a temporary or casual basis, please reach out to [email protected]. The UPCC physician hourly […]
New Mental Health Act education requirements
Do you regularly and actively admit and/or treat patients who are receiving involuntary psychiatric treatment under the Mental Health Act (MHA)? If so, Island Health requires you to complete a new, accredited online education module by January 31st. The course can be found on the PHSA Learning Hub (Mental Health Act – Island Health online […]
New learning modules: Confidential information management and violence prevention
Island Health has endorsed new learning modules on confidential information management and on violence prevention. These courses are required for Island Health medical staff but are of interest to and accessible for all family physicians. Confidential Information Management Training As healthcare workers, we are tasked with the duty of protecting confidential information every day. Expansion […]
