Newsflash November 7, 2024
This edition includes our brand new 2023-24 VDFP impact report, highlights from the AGM, an opportunity to add a RN to your team, photos from our spooktacular Specialist Referrals event in Halloween week, much more! Read it here
Highlights from our AGM
More than 120 physician members, their guests, Division staff and members of the Indigenous community joined us for a joyful AGM, themed “Collective Wisdom, Enriched Community”, on November 4th at the Delta Ocean Pointe Resort. This year’s event featured abundant networking, Indigenous Knowledge Keepers, performers and artists, an inspiring keynote by Len Pierre on “Two-Eyed […]
VDFP Board 2024-25
The VDFP Board for 2024-25 was announced at the November 4 AGM: Returning members: Dr. Ami Brosseau, Dr. Sarah Chritchley
VDFP Impact Report 2023-24
View highlights of the Victoria Division’s achievements in the past year here.
Len Pierre presentation on Two-Eyed Seeing
Didn’t have a chance to come to the AGM but want to learn about Two-Eyed Seeing? Len Pierre’s slides are available here.
Spooktacular turnout for referrals event
Although there were a lot of witches in attendance at our October 29 Specialist Referrals event, connecting to colleagues wasn’t scary at all! 75 physicians came out to learn about “the power of one” – how individual family and specialist physicians are making small changes to improve processes – and share their ideas. Check out some […]
Do you have capacity to accept a Resident patient?
The UBC Department of Family Practice Residency program is seeking physicians who may have capacity to take on one or two family practice Residents as their patient. Please connect with Josie Terlesky at [email protected] if this is of interest.
Divisions Dispatch October 30, 2024
The latest provincial Divisions Dispatch includes the October 3 PAS Update, updates on a free clinic health and safety assessment by SWITCH BC, links to webinars on ovarian cancer care and on developing executive functioning skills, a postpartum care survey, and more that will not be duplicated in the Newsflash. Read it here
ICYMI: Share your experience | AI in Victoria-South Island family practice
Residents from the Victoria Family Medicine program are researching how FPs in Greater Victoria are using AI in their practice and what benefits and challenges they see. You can take their anonymous 5-minute survey here and enter to win one of five $100 VISA gift cards. Results will be shared with the Division.
Embrace your self-compassion journey
Do you speak to yourself like you would to a beloved friend? Self-compassion means you treat yourself with the same kindness, acceptance and support. It is an important practice that fosters resilience and promotes personal growth. Explore structured self-compassion practices to inspire reflection and elevate your well-being here.
