Newsflash June 6, 2024
This edition includes invites to VDFP webinars on how to apply for a PRA-BC family physician and on Business Pathways, updates on a new list of temp MOAs, a reminder of the CPOE roll-out starting at RJH, new summer socials and more. Read it here
Webinar: PRA-BC – Are you looking for a family physician to join your clinic?
Hear from PRA-BC host physician and assessor Dr Carol Williams and from Island Health program staff how to apply for a physician candidate and how to become a PRA-BC Assessor. Event hosted by VDFP. Date: Wednesday June 26 Time: 5:30 – 6:30 pm Location: Zoom Participants will be compensated for 1 hour at current sessional […]
Victoria PCN members: Looking for temporary MOA coverage?
Are you or your clinic looking for temporary MOA coverage for summer/fall 2024? If so, the Victoria MOA Network might be able to help! Please email Alyssa Beurling at [email protected] for a list of available temp MOAs.
Webinar: Familial Hypercholesterolemia in children and adolescents – What family physicians need to know
Do you screen as guidelines suggest and know what to do with the lab results? This free CME session is offered by the Children’s Heart Centre at BC Children’s Hospital, the Canadian Cardiovascular Society and the Rural Coordination Centre of BC (RCCbc). Date: Tuesday, June 11 Time: 7:30 – 9 pm Location: Zoom Information and […]
Webinar: Doctors of BC Business Pathways – Optimizing your practice
Come learn about the practice resources now available through Doctors of BC Business Pathways. Participants will be compensated for one hour at the DoBC sessional rate. Event hosted by VDFP. Date: Friday, June 14 Time: 12 – 1 pm Location: Zoom View flyer and RSVP
New summer socials
Join your colleagues and try out ocean dipping this summer! Or drop by the beach and cheer them on. Your physician host will wait for you at the location listed below for 15 minutes before those in attendance make their way into the water. Brrr-ave the cold and you’ll earn a t-shirt or toque! Saturday […]
Check out the latest Cheers
A shout-out to Dr Laura Phillips and Dr Hillary Quinn who received cheers! Click here to view their cheers and post your own.
What matters to you? Add to the Healthcare Rx board
In March 2024, the South Island Medical Staff Association, Victoria Division of Family Practice, South Island Division of Family Practice, and the Saanich Peninsula Physicians Society joined forces to host our Healthcare Rx wellness event. Participants were invited to fill in the blanks about joy in medicine. Here are a few of their thoughts: What […]
Crazy Socks4Docs Day
Break out your colourful, mismatched socks tomorrow Friday, June 7, to shine a light on the importance of physician mental health and show your support for your colleagues. Learn more about the Crazy Socks4Docs movement on the SIMSA website.
Divisions Dispatch May 28, 2024
The FPSC’s latest newsletter includes RSVP info for EMR skill-building sessions for physicians and staff, the May 22 and 24 PAS newsletters, updates on Board roles open for nominations at the Health Data Coalition, and more that will not be duplicated in the Newsflash. Read it here
