Meet Cynthia, our Primary Care Network Director
Cynthia leads the Victoria Primary Care Network in turning health-system initiatives like team-based care and the Health Connect Registry into practical, easy-to-use supports for Victoria family physicians and nurse practitioners. If you’re interested in learning more about the PCN, please reach out to Cynthia at [email protected].
Divisions Dispatch December 17, 2025
The latest edition of the provincial Family Practice Services Committee’s Divisions Dispatch features a new Cardiac Services BC heart failure toolkit, updated BC Cancer screening guidelines, a Documentation & Digital Practice Essentials webinar, and more that will not be duplicated in the Newsflash. Read it 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 […]
Practice Ready Assessment – British Columbia (PRA-BC) program celebrates 10-year anniversary
Since 2015, the PRA-BC program has assessed 363 family physicians in 78 communities across BC, and 81 full-time family physicians have begun their Canadian practice on Vancouver Island through PRA-BC. Currently, 39 physicians are completing their three-year ROS placements, with half choosing to stay in the clinics after completion. In 2024, the ministry tripled the […]
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
Shorter days, cooler nights…nothing like a cold dip to get the good vibes going! No RSVP needed. Read more Date: Saturday, December 20 Time: 9 am Location: Fenn Beach
South Island Physicians Walking Group
Join your peers for a walk at Durrance Lake. Meet by the picnic tables near the parking lot. Families and dogs welcome. Read more Date: Sunday, December 21 Time: 10 – 11:30 am Location: Durrance Lake
Newsflash December 4, 2025
This edition includes an opportunity to participate in our Practice Continuity Resources pilot, a member discount for Refire Kitchen’s stress-free Holiday Heater, and more. Read it here.
Call for participants: Practice Continuity Resources Pilot
The best time to plan for a disaster is before it happens. We’re seeking an additional 2-3 group medical practices to help pilot our new, 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 […]
Do you have space for a family physician in your practice?
Does your practice have current or foreseeable vacancies? Please let the Victoria Division of Family Practice know. Early notice of retirement, or other changes to your practice, helps with recruitment, matching new physicians with the right environment, and maintaining continuity of care. Post opportunities on our website or contact Gillian with questions: [email protected]
