Event: Dips for Docs
This January, we were thrilled to welcome nine new colleagues to our Dip for Docs community! Curious to see what it’s all about? Bring a colleague and come experience the next cold water dip. Date: Saturday, February 22 Time: 9 am Location: Fenn Beach (Cordova Bay)
Empowering clinics webinar: Building a health and safety program
Do you have questions about workplace health, safety, and well-being? This session will provide resources to help community FPs keep their workplaces healthier and safer for themselves, staff, and patients. Led by SWITCH BC within Doctors of BC’s Business Service program. Date: Wednesday, February 26 Time: 5:30 – 6:30 pm RSVP here
Event: Bites ‘n Banter with your peers
Come chat and catch up with your colleagues at our first Bites ‘n Banter of the new year! Hosted by board directors Drs Melissa Duff and Steve Goodchild. Date: Friday, February 28 Time: 5 – 7 pm Location: Moxies 1-1010 Yates Street View flyer RSVP here
Event: Pathways Lunch & Learn
This interactive webinar with Dr Tracy Monk is for new and seasoned users alike. Learn quick tips to streamline care using Pathways and get an overview of the new care pathways for concussion and pelvic floor disorders. Date: Tuesday, March 4 Time: 12:30 – 1 pm Location: zoom RSVP here
Newsflash January 30, 2025

This Newsflash edition includes updates on practice continuity planning, the Well-Being Index, an AI scribes webinar, and more. Find the Newsflash here
Call for participation: Practice Continuity Resources pilot
The best time to plan for a disaster is before it happens! We’re seeking 2-3 group medical practices to help pilot a facilitated process for practice continuity planning—essential tools to ensure your clinic can respond effectively to emergencies and recover quickly. What’s involved: Participating clinics will join two 1-hour facilitated learning sessions led by Dr. […]
New Pathways message feature: Interventional Radiology Advice
You can now send a direct message to the Interventional Radiology (IR) Advice Service on Pathways by clicking the “Send message” button on the Interventional Radiology (IR) Advice Service clinic profile.
Coming soon: The Well-Being Index
Anonymous well-being insights on the way We’re excited to soon invite you to the Well-Being Index—a validated, anonymous, easy-to-use tool to help you gain perspective on your well-being, identify where you might need support, and access tailored resources. The Victoria and South Island Divisions have purchased licenses so that you can use the app for […]
Island Health opportunity: Medical Director, Indigenous Health
Island Health is seeking a new Medical Director, Indigenous Health. This is a co-leadership position collaborating closely with community medical directors, and FNHA medical and non-medical leadership to advance healthcare initiatives for First Nation communities. Read more
Nominate a colleague for a BCCFP award
The BC College of Family Physicians (BCCFP) is now accepting nominations for the 2025 BCCFP Awards Program. The program includes these peer-nominated award categories: BC Family Physician of the Year, First Five Years of Family Practice Award, and Resident Awards. Nomination close on March 14.