Newsflash February 16, 2024
This edition includes a call for input on a metabolic clinic, an opening for the PCN Steering Committee Chair, a new standard sick note letter, and more. Read it here
Looking for FP input on a cardiometabolic clinic in Victoria
Are you interested in providing input on an enhanced cardiometabolic clinic in Victoria? Your time commitment for this Shared Care project together with specialists would be 3-4 two-hour meetings over the next 4-6 months (sessionals will be paid). If interested, please email a letter and brief bio to Chanhee Kim at Shared Care: [email protected] The […]
Opening for Victoria Primary Care Network Steering Committee Chair
The VPCN is seeking expressions of interest (EOIs) from PCN members to sit as the VPCN Steering Committee Chair. The role extends beyond the typical role of only facilitating VPCN Steering Committee meetings, and instead will also act as the ‘convener’. Read the message from Drs. Chritchley, Goodchild and Iverson and the role description here. […]
Physician Quality Improvement training accepting applications
Physicians with Island Health privileges can now apply for the next cohort of the Physician Quality Improvement training program. Apply by March 15 for a September start.
Standard sick note letter updated
An updated February 2024 version of the standard sick note signed by BC Family Doctors and the BC College of Family Physicians is available here to share with patients whose employers are requesting sick notes.
Divisions Dispatch February 6, 2024
The latest Divisions Dispatch includes the February 1 LFP payment model newsletter, billing updates and events, and more that will not be duplicated in the Newsflash. Read it here.
Nominate a colleague for a BC College of Family Physicians award
The BCCFP’s annual awards program is accepting nominations for peer-nominated awards, including BC Family Physician of the Year, First Five Years of Practice Award, and Resident Awards until March 18.
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 […]
Event: VDFP Beer Banter with the Board
Catch up with your peers over happy hour (non-alcoholic beverages and appies provided)! Hosted by Board members Drs Kristen Iverson and Margaret Manville. Date: Thursday, February 29 Time: 7:30 – 9:30 pm (start time has been updated from 4 pm to 7:30 pm) Location: Penny Farthing Public House RSVP here View Flyer
Event: Exploring LTCI career options
Want to learn more about the Victoria-South Island Long-term Care Initiative (LTCI)? Join us for a virtual information event, open to all new-to-practice physicians, family physicians, physicians who are thinking about slowing down, and anyone who is interested in practicing or learning about long-term care in Victoria-South Island. Date: Tuesday, March 5, 2024 Time: 7 […]
