VDFP Newsflash January 11
Topics include job opportunities with the Long-term Care initiative and a new mentoring program for locums. Read more
January 6 LFP payment model newsletter available
Doctors of BC and BC Family Doctors members will have received this newsletter outlining next steps to take and including links to resources on dedicated Doctors of BC and BC Family Doctors web pages (login required).
After-Hours Coverage Program survey closing tomorrow
This survey closes tomorrow night (Thursday, January 12). Participants will be entered to win a Mount Washington 6ix Pack or a $600 Harbour Air gift certificate. Please read more and complete the short survey.
Considering adding long-term care to your practice?
The Long-term Care initiative (LTCI) has room! Join their virtual information event on Thursday, February 9 at 7 pm.
Urban Locum Program launches mentoring program
The new mentoring program guides locums who are exploring community practice options at varying career stages. Six experienced VDFP and SIDFP community FPs will mentor participating locums. Read more
Family Practice Residency Program looking for examiners
Are you interested to be an examiners for virtual R2 practice exams on Feb 15, March 15 or March 29 (2.5 compensated hours per evening) in Victoria? Read more and express interest by Sun, Jan 15.
Divisions Dispatch January 10
This edition includes a report from the recent FP leaders’ event, a PharmaCare Update on the benefit status for four common drugs, a UBC call for FPs interested in teaching medical students (office, hospital, community), webinars, and more that will not be duplicated on our channels. Read more
Indigenous Cultural Conversations webinar
Join the Victoria PCN for this webinar to support you on the journey to Truth & Reconciliation. Friday, February 3 at 12 pm on zoom; sessional compensation; please confirm interest by January 20. Register here
PCN governance improvements planned
A provincial PCN Governance Transition Working Group has formed to guide work on improving PCN governance model options based on division and partner feedback. VDFP Chair Dr Melissa Duff is one of five family physicians from divisions across BC who were appointed to the working group by the Family Practice Services Committee (FPSC).
