VDFP Newsflash May 4
Topics include increased urban locum program compensation, the memory clinic seeking physicians, and more. Read more
Event: Come celebrate Family Doctor Day!
You work hard, so join your colleagues for appies and a fun improv show on Friday, May 26th from 6:30-9:30pm in Oak Bay. Families welcome. Due to the Victoria Day long weekend, this Family Doctor Day event is scheduled one week after official Family Doctor Day. Information and registration
Cheers for Peers
A shout-out to Dr Paul Sawchuk who received Cheers from Peers! View the cheers and post yours here.
From moral injury to safer workplaces
How can we better support people in healthcare who are living and working with moral injury and distress? This recording of a SWITCH BC and Physicians Health Program webinar with keynote speaker Dr. Wendy Dean discusses her research in moving healthcare teams through moral injury and into psychologically safer workplaces.
Urban Locum Program (ULP) increases compensation
The ULP is excited to announce a locum compensation increase to $1275.80 per 8-hour day of service upon completion of 60 days of service. Read more
Primary care memory clinic seeking physicians
The Victoria Primary Care Memory Clinic is seeking additional physicians. Read more and contact Dr Valerie Ehasoo at [email protected] if you are interested.
Pathways main features at a glance – new handout
What does Pathways have to offer to you and your patients? View the new handout on main Pathways features.
New accommodations list on the VDFP website
Do you have suitable accommodation for new-to-town FPs, locums, or family medicine residents? Or know a FP who is looking? If so, please check out our Division’s new accommodations listing webpage and the submission form.
Divisions Dispatch May 2
This edition includes an LFP payment model resource sheet for physicians and MOAs, as well as updates on PharmaCare Special Authority eforms and more that will not be duplicated on our channels. Read more
Urgent Medical Assessment Clinic (UMAC) seeking your feedback
Island Health’s UMAC with sites at RJH and VGH is seeking family physician feedback on your experience in referring patients and any ideas for improvement. Read more and provide feedback
