Newsflash May 21, 2026

This edition features the launch of a new Primary Care Pathway for Menopause Care, a photo gallery from our Welcome & Thank You evening, saving admin time with Pathways bundles, and more. Read it here.
Webinar: New Primary Care Pathway for Menopause & Perimenopause Care
Join the official launch of BC’s new Provincial Menopause Care Pathway, developed with input from family physicians and women’s health specialists to support clinical decision making, patient conversations, and timely referrals. Includes an overview of the pathway and how it can be used, Q&A, and peer connection. Facilitated by Dr Tracy Monk (Pathways BC) and Dr […]
Save time with Pathways bundles
Reduce repetitive searching and time spent on administrative tasks by saving Pathways resources as emailable bundles. You can curate your own bundles of patient handouts or services, or check out pre-made bundles in the Supplementary Materials section located under Training Videos & Materials. View a short how-to video here.
Island Medical Program: updates, recognition, teaching opportunities
Read the latest IMP news, including recognition of Dr Anna Mason with the Teaching Excellence Award in Family Medicine, and a heartfelt thank you to Dr Sarah Chritchley for years of leadership, in the IMP Family Medicine Update. Interested in becoming a teacher? Click here to learn more.
Just in: Welcome & Thank You photo gallery
More than 70 members from VDFP, SIDFP, SIMSA and SPSS and their guests came together on April 30 at the Oak Bay Beach Hotel to appreciate new and retiring physicians and celebrate our medical community. Thanks to all who came out and made the night so memorable. Check out the photos here (members need to […]
Physician Health & Wellness Events and Resources
Check out these events and resources available to you on an ongoing basis: Greater Victoria Peer Support Program: confidential, short-term, non-clinical emotional support Mindful Monday: Next virtual session 8 – 9 pm on June 8 Dips for Docs: Saturday, May 23, 9 am at Cadboro Gyro Beach South Island Physicians Walking Group: Next walk Sunday, June […]
Family Practice Services Committee newsletter: The Update, May 13, 2026
The latest provincial FPSC Update includes details on the CLFP Payment transition to a new calculation methodology requiring updated panels, PAS panel & EMR reconciliation one-on-one support and webinar dates, Practice Support Program offers, BC Cancer updates to the HPV primary screening age criteria for some LBC samples, and more that will not be duplicated in the Newsflash. Read […]
ICYMI: New FPSC Provincial Mentorship Program – apply now
The new FPSC Provincial Mentorship Program is accepting mentor/mentee applications to support expansion into long-term inpatient care, pregnancy & newborn care, and longitudinal family practice. Open to new and experienced physicians. Includes tailored, compensated 1:1 mentoring virtually or in person, networking, and learning opportunities. Matching will start in June. Read more
Nominate a colleague for a Doctors of BC award
Do you know a colleague or mentor who has made a difference, a medical student or resident who advocates for a stronger healthcare system, or an individual or group working to make BC a healthier, safer place to live? Consider nominating them for a Doctors of BC award by Sunday, May 31. Details can be found on Doctors […]
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