VDFP Impact Report 2023-24
View highlights of the Victoria Division’s achievements in the past year here.
Len Pierre presentation on Two-Eyed Seeing
Didn’t have a chance to come to the AGM but want to learn about Two-Eyed Seeing? Len Pierre’s slides are available here.
Spooktacular turnout for referrals event
Although there were a lot of witches in attendance at our October 29 Specialist Referrals event, connecting to colleagues wasn’t scary at all! 75 physicians came out to learn about “the power of one” – how individual family and specialist physicians are making small changes to improve processes – and share their ideas. Check out some […]
Do you have capacity to accept a Resident patient?
The UBC Department of Family Practice Residency program is seeking physicians who may have capacity to take on one or two family practice Residents as their patient. Please connect with Josie Terlesky at [email protected] if this is of interest.
Divisions Dispatch October 30, 2024
The latest provincial Divisions Dispatch includes the October 3 PAS Update, updates on a free clinic health and safety assessment by SWITCH BC, links to webinars on ovarian cancer care and on developing executive functioning skills, a postpartum care survey, and more that will not be duplicated in the Newsflash. Read it here
ICYMI: Share your experience | AI in Victoria-South Island family practice
Residents from the Victoria Family Medicine program are researching how FPs in Greater Victoria are using AI in their practice and what benefits and challenges they see. You can take their anonymous 5-minute survey here and enter to win one of five $100 VISA gift cards. Results will be shared with the Division.
Embrace your self-compassion journey
Do you speak to yourself like you would to a beloved friend? Self-compassion means you treat yourself with the same kindness, acceptance and support. It is an important practice that fosters resilience and promotes personal growth. Explore structured self-compassion practices to inspire reflection and elevate your well-being here.
Praise is medicine!
Ready to recognize a colleague’s hard work? As our AGM keynote speaker Len Pierre said, “Praise is medicine.” A little appreciation goes a long way, so don’t hold back—spread the good vibes and share your cheers here!
ICYMI: Physician Health & Wellness
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 8 – 9 pm on Monday Dec 2 • Dips for Docs: Saturday Nov 16 at 9am at Cordova Bay […]
ICYMI: One RN position available for placement
Are you interested in adding a Registered Nurse to your Patient Medical Home team? The PCN has one full-time RN position for placement in 2024/25. To express interest, please contact Stan Bersenev at [email protected]
