Newsflash November 21, 2024
Read about the new pain care pathway and ULP coverage available and check out our new AGM photo gallery! Read the Newsflash here
ULP locum coverage available
Are you interested in locum coverage between January 6 – 24 or February 18 – March 21? The Urban Locum Program has recently recruited new locums who may be able to provide coverage during these time periods. Interested ULP host physicians are encouraged to submit requests. If you are a registered host physician in the […]
New chronic pain care pathway
A new chronic pain enhanced care pathway is now available. Also find it on Pathways by clicking on pain management under the specialty tab. The care pathway is at the top of the page. Check out the advice tab in the specialty of pain management to help you care for your pain patients by e.g. […]
VDFP executive board roles 2024-25
At its recent first meeting, the 2024-25 VDFP Board confirmed Dr. Melissa Duff will continue to serve as the board chair. Dr. Anna Mason and Mr. Peter Lockie will continue in their roles as secretary and treasurer, respectively.
AGM photos are in!
More than 120 physician members, their guests, Division staff and members of the Indigenous community joined us for our AGM on November 4th at the Delta Ocean Pointe Resort. This year’s event featured an inspiring keynote by Len Pierre on “Two-Eyed Seeing” as well as Indigenous Knowledge Keepers, performers, and artists. View our photo gallery
ICYMI: Check out the Victoria Division’s new impact report
View the VDFP 2023-24 impact report with highlights of our achievements. Please share with all who might be interested!
Divisions November 13, 2024
The latest provincial Divisions Dispatch includes a call for policy input to DoBC on AI in healthcare, updates on EMR Skill Building Session dates for MedAccess and Oscar; concussion management, opioid use disorder pharmacotherapies, and more that will not be duplicated in the Newsflash. Read it here.
Survey: Assessing effective preventive family medicine
The UBC family practice department is inviting your feedback on effective preventive medicine in BC. Find their approximately 10-minute FP survey here and their resident survey here. Scroll down to the bottom of page 1 to consent to participate. The survey closes on November 30th.
ICYMI: One RN position available for placement
Are you interested in adding a Registered Nurse to your Patient Medical Home team? The PCN has one full-time RN position for placement in 2024/25. To express interest, please contact Stan Bersenev at [email protected].
Free Canadian MAiD Curriculum sessions open for RSVPs
Registration is now open for new 2025 sessions of the Canadian MAiD Curriculum — the first comprehensive, nationally accredited, evidence-based educational program to support the practice of MAiD in Canada. Sessions are CFPC-accredited at 3 credits per hour and open free of charge for licensed physicians and residents. More information on their website
