Health authority engagement survey results for Island Health

Doctors of BC recently released results from the 8th annual Health Authority Engagement Survey. This survey measures BC physicians’ level of engagement with their respective health authorities and hospitals/sites. Read about the Island Health results here 

Event: VDFP Beer Banter with the Board

Catch up with your peers at a new location, Christie’s Carriage House. FPs from all work settings and career stages welcome, and no need to bring a question! Non-alcoholic beverages and appies provided. Hosted by Board members Drs Ali Dozzi and Steve Goodchild. Date: Thursday, March 21, 2024 Time: 7:30 – 9:30 pm Location: Christie’s Carriage […]

Event: Island Medicine Conference in Victoria – Updates, Skills, and Networking

This year’s Island Medicine Conference is an inter-island community conference designed for all healthcare professionals working either on the island or elsewhere. Date: Friday, May 3, 2024, and Saturday, May 4, 2024 Time: 8 am – 4:15 pm (Fri) and 8 am – 3:30 pm (Sat) Location: Victoria Conference Center Information and registration

Event: Physician Quality Improvement Fundamentals

Join your colleagues from across the Island to network, learn QI tools and develop QI skills! CME accredited, sessional remuneration, accommodation/travel reimbursed, breakfasts/lunches included. Limited seats – register now! Date: Thu, September 12 and Fri, September 13, 2024 Time: 9 am – 5 pm (Thu) and 8 am – 3 pm (Fri) Location: Parksville (Tigh-Na-Mara […]

ICYMI: Urban Locum Program (ULP) Greater Victoria Pilot extended

The ULP Greater Victoria Pilot, initially set to end June 30, 2024, has been extended until March 31, 2025. We’re grateful that we can continue to work towards meeting your increasing demand for physician coverage. The program currently has 17 locums providing coverage in varied capacities, and 140 host physicians from 47 clinics from the […]

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 on Pathways. Funded […]