Newsflash July 16, 2026
This edition features the new Physician Wellness Hub on Pathways, the VDFP 2026 Board Director Update, our Specialist Referrals survey, and more. Read the Newsflash here. (Link available after Newsflash is published).
Have suggestions, ideas, or feedback?
We always love hearing from you. You can now also submit feedback to the Division anonymously through our new online feedback form – or, if you prefer, include your name and email so we can follow up with you. Access the new feedback form here. You’ll also find it at the top of every Newsflash.
2026 VDFP Board Director Update
The 2026 nomination period for the Victoria Division Board closed on July 6. As the only nominations received were from incumbent directors, the number of nominees did not exceed the number of available elected director positions. In accordance with the bylaws, no election is required and the incumbent directors are automatically confirmed for the 2026–27 […]
New: Physician Wellness Hub on Pathways
Seeking support for yourself, or helping a physician colleague? The new BC Physician Wellness Hub on Pathways provides a single, trusted place to explore physician wellness resources. Co-created by the Physician Health Program and Pathways BC, the hub was developed in response to provincial physician feedback that finding reliable wellness supports isn’t always easy. Read […]
Physician Health & Wellness Events & Resources
Physician Health & Wellness Resources Available to you on an ongoing basis: Greater Victoria Peer Support Program: confidential, short-term, non-clinical emotional support South Island Physicians Walking Group: Saturday, July 18, 10 – 11:30 am (Matheson Lake Regional Park) The local Physician Health & Wellness Hub for more resources New: Explore the BC Physician Wellness Hub […]
Specialist referrals survey open until July 26
Over the past 2.5 years, the Victoria Division’s Specialist Referrals Working Group has worked to improve communication between family physicians and specialists. As the project concludes, we’d like to know whether your referral experience has changed. Please take five minutes to complete our anonymous survey and inform future improvements by Sunday, July 26.
Divisions Dispatch July 10, 2026
The latest edition of the Family Practice Services Committee (FPSC) newsletter includes updates on registration opening for the FPSC Leadership and Management Development Program (LMDP), the After Hours Care (AHC) pilot program ending, the Enhanced Palliative Care Pathway now available on Pathways, LFP payment model resources, and more that will not be duplicated in the Newsflash. Read the Divisions Dispatch
ICYMI: Looking to grow your practice or plan for the future?
The PRA-BC program connects BC clinics with internationally trained family physicians ready to establish long-term practices in communities that need them. Whether you’re planning for retirement, looking to expand your team, or interested in supporting physician recruitment as a Clinical Field Assessment site, you are invited to apply by August 3. Please review the Program Information […]
ICYMI: New accredited course on Indigenous Cultural Safety
A new free, self-paced online course is available to help family physicians and other clinicians strengthen Indigenous cultural safety in practice and meet the College of Physicians and Surgeons of BC’s cultural safety training requirement. The accredited module takes approximately 3–4 hours to complete. Access the course here.
South Island Physicians’ Family BBQ
Connect with colleagues at this family-friendly, fun BBQ. Joint event by South Island Medical Staff Association, Victoria and South Island Divisions of Family Practice, and Saanich Peninsula Physicians Society. Date: Sunday, Sept 13 Time: 12 – 3 pm NEW 2026 location: Kiwanis Playground View poster RSVP
