ICYMI: AI Scribe Program reopened
The Canada Health Infoway AI Scribe Program is back. Eligible family physicians and clinicians can register for a fully funded, one-year license of AI-powered documentation tools. With 94% of users reporting time savings, don’t miss this opportunity to reduce your documentation burden. Read more
Highlights from our AGM – video and photos inside!
More than 130 physician members, their guests, medical students, Division staff, and members of the Indigenous community joined us on October 20 at the Delta for a fun and interactive Annual General Meeting. This year’s theme, Connection in Action, came to life through networking, Indigenous Knowledge Keepers and performances, and a lively trivia showdown. Watch […]
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 […]
Dips for Docs
Date: Saturday, October 25 Time: 9 – 10 am Location: Fenn Beach Read more
Virtual Mindful Monday
Date: Monday, October 27 Time: 8 – 9 pm Location: Zoom Read more
Island Health Public Health Grand Round: Seasonal Immunization Update
Date: Wednesday, October 29 Time: 12 – 1 pm Location: Teams View poster
Island Health Primary Care Grand Round: Adult Eating Disorders
Join this Grand Round for a presentation by Drs Jeff Kerrie and Blashko. Hosted by Island Health Drs William Cunningham and Leah MacDonald. No RSVP required. Questions? Contact [email protected] Date: Wednesday, November 5 Time: 12 – 1 pm Location: Teams View poster
Newsflash October 9, 2025
This edition features a meeting of the Vancouver Island Divisions of Family Practice with the Health Minister, a new pharmacy tip, the Canada Health Infoway AI Scribe Program reopening, and more. Read it here.
Poll: Did you secure a discounted AI Scribe license?
The VDFP recently shared exclusive AI Scribe discounts, negotiated with vendors to help you access this time-saving technology more easily. Have you taken advantage of this offer yet? Please take our one-question poll here. Still haven’t secured your discounted AI Scribe license? You still can. Click here for more info.
AI Scribe Program reopens October 15
The Canada Health Infoway AI Scribe Program is back. Starting October 15, eligible family physicians and clinicians can register for a fully funded, one-year license of AI-powered documentation tools. With 94% of users reporting time savings, don’t miss this opportunity to reduce your documentation burden. Read more
