ICYMI: Can you help improve skin lesion referrals?
Frustrated by referrals for skin lesions? Consider taking three minutes to complete the Victoria Division’s survey. It will inform a new Care Transitions project aimed at improving access, coordination, and referral pathways between family physicians, plastic surgeons, and dermatologists. Take the survey here.
ICYMI: Looking for an international family physician to join your team?
Island Health is inviting clinics to apply for participation in the Practice Ready Assessment (PRA-BC) program. This program supports internationally educated and experienced family physicians who trained in countries without reciprocal licensing agreements. Physicians complete a 12-week Clinical Field Assessment in one clinic, followed by a three-year Return of Service placement at another clinic where […]
ICYMI: Medical Director opportunity at Island Health
Island Health is seeking a Community Medical Director for Saanich, Gulf Islands and Western Communities.
Refuel for 2026: Register now for our Physician Wellness Retreat
We wish you a happy and healthy 2026! Join us for our half-day Reconnect & Recharge retreat on Saturday, January 31, featuring inspiring speakers Drs Lawrence Yang, Sarah Lea, and Alicia Power, great food, and meaningful connection with peers. Leave with practical strategies to strengthen your own well-being and contribute to a more supportive medical culture […]
Stay moving and mindful, together: New Physicians Walking Group and Mindful Monday dates
Continue prioritizing your well-being by scheduling time to recharge and connect with peers. View the new monthly South Island Physicians Walking Group and Virtual Mindful Monday dates until June in the Medical Staff Association’s calendar here. Join the next walk on Sunday, January 17, or drop into our next mindfulness session on Monday, January 19.
Make someone smile
Did someone made your day a little brighter? Give them a shout-out with a virtual high-five on our Cheers for Peers platform here.
Physician Health & Wellness events and resources
Check out the Physician Health & Wellness Hub for more resources. Available to you on an ongoing basis: Greater Victoria Peer Support Program: confidential, short-term, non-clinical emotional support Mindful Mondays: Next virtual session Monday, January 19, 8 – 9 pm Dips for Docs: Saturday, January 24, 9 am at Fenn Beach PHP “Drop in and […]
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 […]
Indigenous Health Round: Working with Trauma
Join this iCON-VCH Indigenous Health Round on “A Developmental Approach to Working with Trauma: Integrating Indigenous Knowledge for Culturally Relevant Health Care Responses” with guest speaker Dr Alanaise Ferguson, Anishinaabe Psychologist. Date: Monday, January 19 Time: 12 – 1:30 pm on Zoom CME accredited RSVP here
Newsflash December 18, 2025
This edition includes a skin lesion survey, news on Pathways webforms and on hosting an international family physician, and more. Read it here.
