Newsflash November 6, 2025
This edition includes a podcast with real stories on journeys from burnout to breakthrough, a new Primary Care Grand Round coming up, and more. Read it here.
Check out the VDFP Impact Report 2024–25
Take a moment to scan some highlights of your Victoria Division’s achievements in the 2024–2025 Impact Report.
Meet Jessica, our LTCI Program Manager
Jessica leads the Victoria-South Island Long-term Care Initiative, supporting LTC physicians to care for some of our most vulnerable community members. If you’d like to learn more about LTC’s strong peer community, or how to incorporate an LTC panel into your practice, reach out to Jessica at [email protected]
Divisions Dispatch November 5, 2025
This edition of the provincial Family Practice Services Committee’s Divisions Dispatch includes updates on Dr Sari Cooper returning from her temporary leave, the UBC Enhanced Skills Clinician Scholar Program accepting applications, a posting for the role of Clinical Director for Practice Ready Assessment BC (PRA-BC), and more that will not be duplicated in the Newsflash. Read it here.
ICYMI: VDFP Board 2025-26
The 2025–26 VDFP Board was announced at the AGM: Continuing: Dr Kristen Iverson Elected by acclamation (two-year term): Dr Ami Brosseau, Dr Magnus Macnab, Dr Vikky Qi Elected by acclamation (one-year term): Dr Aaron Childs, Dr Ben How Appointed (one-year term): Dr Lauren Balogh (year-one resident physician), Dr Steve Goodchild (policy development experience), Mr Peter […]
ICYMI: Highlights from our AGM
of the Indigenous community joined us on October 20 at the Delta for a fun and interactive AGM. To read more, watch our 90-second AGM video and explore the AGM photo gallery, please CLICK HERE (members need to be logged in at victoriadivision.ca).
From burnout to breakthrough: real stories, real insights
White Coat, Black Art is a podcast where ER physician Brian Goldman pulls back the curtain on Canadian healthcare with honest, thought-provoking stories. Tune in for a physician’s powerful journey with Parkinson’s and the discovery of resilience, acceptance, and caring for yourself (July 18), and another doctor’s mission to help young physicians beat burnout (May […]
Cheers for Peers: Keep the good vibes up!
Have a colleague who made your day? Give them a shout-out on our Cheers for Peers platform here to keep the good vibes up.
Physician Health & Wellness events and resources
Check out the Physician Health & Wellness Hub for more resources. Available to you on an ongoing basis: Greater Victoria Peer Support Program: confidential, short-term, non-clinical emotional supports PHP “Drop in and share” peer support sessions: 12 – 1 pm every Wednesday Mindful Monday: Next virtual session November 17, 8 – 9 pm South Island Physicians Walking […]
ICYMI: Perinatal Care resources for family physicians
During our maternity care provider shortage, keeping first-trimester care knowledge up to date is essential for all who are responsible for providing it (longitudinal and WIC FPs). Check out these resources: • First-Trimester Care algorithm for longitudinal and WIC FPs: Use the early pregnancy algorithm for guidance from dating to tests, screening, and billing. Also available […]
