Newsflash December 4, 2025
This edition includes an opportunity to participate in our Practice Continuity Resources pilot, a member discount for Refire Kitchen’s stress-free Holiday Heater, and more. Read it here.
Call for participants: Practice Continuity Resources Pilot
The best time to plan for a disaster is before it happens. We’re seeking an additional 2-3 group medical practices to help pilot our new, facilitated process for practice continuity planning—essential tools to ensure your clinic can respond effectively to emergencies and recover quickly. What’s involved: Participating clinics will join two 1-hour facilitated learning sessions […]
Do you have space for a family physician in your practice?
Does your practice have current or foreseeable vacancies? Please let the Victoria Division of Family Practice know. Early notice of retirement, or other changes to your practice, helps with recruitment, matching new physicians with the right environment, and maintaining continuity of care. Post opportunities on our website or contact Gillian with questions: [email protected]
Medical Director opportunity at Island Health
Island Health is seeking a Community Medical Director for Saanich, Gulf Islands and Western Communities.
Victoria-South Island survey by residents: cervical screening changes
Local family medicine residents are looking for a few more family physicians to participate in their scholar survey on your perceptions on cervical cancer screening updates (HPV self swab vs Liquid based cytology). You could win a $100 Lululemon gift card! Their survey is open until January 1.
Divisions Dispatch December 3, 2025
The latest edition of the provincial Family Practice Services Committee’s Divisions Dispatch includes registration info for new support groups within the Physician Health Program, a new 5-month APPLAUD series on treating alcohol use disorder, a new FPSC/DoBC Caucus Liaison for Vancouver Island, and more that will not be duplicated in the Newsflash. Read it here.
Easeful holiday dining with a discount
Enjoy all the flavors of a traditional holiday feast, without the hours in the kitchen. Refire Kitchen’s Holiday Heater is a ready-to-heat dinner that lets you relax with family while dinner takes care of itself. Victoria Division members receive an exclusive 15% discount on all Refire Kitchen meals. Use code BCDR15 at the till for […]
8 physician-approved strategies to reduce holiday stress
Feeling overwhelmed by holiday demands? Explore practical tips from family physician Dr Allison Theberge to reduce stress, stay healthy, and truly enjoy the season here.
Toss some confetti!
Have a peer who brightened your day? Toss some confetti and give them a shout-out on our Cheers for Peers platform here.
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 Monday, December 8, 8 – 9 pm South Island Physicians […]
