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 […]
Island Health Primary Care Grand Round: Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease
Join this Grand Round for a presentation by Dr Kewan Aboulhosn and Shelley McCulloch. Hosted by Island Health Drs William Cunningham and Leah MacDonald. No RSVP required. Questions? Contact [email protected] Date: Wednesday, February 11, Time: 12 – 1 pm Location: Teams – Join the Grand Round here
Bites ‘n Banter
Come catch up with colleagues at our next Bites ‘n Banter! Hosted by board directors Drs Steve Goodchild and Vikky Qi. Date: Friday, February 6 Time: 5 – 7 pm Location: Fernwood Inn, 1302 Gladstone Ave RSVP by Feb 4 View poster
Newsflash January 15, 2026
This edition features a survey on locum rates, updates on our Jan 31 Physician Wellness retreat , Medical Imaging seeking your input on improvements, and more. Read it here.
Are your locum rates competitive?
Ahead of the Locum Connect launch, we are gathering anonymous locum remuneration data from longitudinal family physicians. Aggregated averages will be shared with all physicians who submit a response, to help host physicians make informed, competitive compensation decisions when requesting coverage. Take our 3-minute survey here by Thursday, January 22. If you have questions, please contact Becky at [email protected]
Your feedback helps shape Medical Imaging improvements
Island Health is moving ahead with a new platform to digitize imaging requisitions and provide real-time patient updates, improving access and reducing wait times. Medical Imaging is now seeking baseline feedback from ordering providers on current processes. Your input is appreciated and will help identify and measure the impact of improvements. Please take this 5-minute […]
SWITCH BC Health & Safety Assessment spots available
Free, tailored Health & Safety Assessments by SWITCH BC are now open for booking. The simple, collaborative process supports clinics from assessment through action to strengthen safety for physicians, staff, and patients. Read about Dr Karin Kausky’s experience here. Book an assessment or a discovery meeting via [email protected].
Family physician representative sought for Family Practice Services Committee
BC Family Doctors, your dedicated advocacy and lobbying organization, is seeking a physician leader to represent the organization on the Family Practice Services Committee (FPSC). Applicants must be current members of both Doctors of BC and BC Family Doctors. Applications close on Sunday, January 18, at 11:59 pm. Read more
Divisions Dispatch January 14, 2026
The latest edition of the provincial Family Practice Services Committee’s Divisions Dispatch features a LFP payment model re-enrolment reminder (March 31st deadline), EMR Skill Building session dates, a regional January 16 Wellness Matters forum you can join online, and more that will not be duplicated in the Newsflash. Read it here.
Nominate a colleague for a BCCFP award
The 2026 BC College of Family Physicians (BCCFP) Awards are officially open for nominations. If you want to help spotlight a peer you admire and look up to, the physician whose name keeps coming up when talking about excellent care, or the resident whose dedication stands out, you can nominate them until February 27. Residents […]
