Check out our Welcome & Thank You photo gallery
More than 67 members from across VDFP, SIDFP, SIMSA and SPSS and their guests came together on May 23rd at the Laurel Point Inn to appreciate new and retiring physicians. Check out the event photos on our website’s gallery here (you need to be logged into victoriadivision.ca).
Divisions Dispatch June 11, 2024
The FPSC’s latest newsletter includes updates on new on-call availability funding for inpatient care, the new 2022-2025 WorkSafeBC Physician Services Agreement retroactive to April 1, 2022, engagement opportunities on Primary care for individuals with serious mental illness (PriSMI), and more that will not be duplicated in the Newsflash. Read it here.
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 on Pathways. Funded […]
Save the date: 6th Annual South Island Physicians’ Family BBQ
A great event that just keeps going! Joint event by VDFP, SIDFP, SIMSA, and SPSS open to all physicians in the South Island and their families. Date: Sunday September 8 Time: 12 – 4 pm Stay tuned for registration information.
TOMORROW! Beer Banter with the Board
Come connect with your longitudinal and non-longitudinal peers! Hosted by Drs Alexandra Dozzi and Steve Goodchild. Non-alcoholic beverages and appies provided. Date: Friday, June 21st Time: 5 – 7 pm Location: Fernwood Inn View flyer and RSVP
ICYMI: PRA-BC webinar- Are you looking for a family physician to join your clinic?
Hear from PRA-BC host physician and assessor Dr Carol Williams and from Island Health program staff how to apply for a physician candidate and how to become a PRA-BC assessor. Participants will be compensated for one hour at the current sessional rate. Event hosted by VDFP. Date: Wednesday June 26 Time: 5:30 – 6:30 pm […]
Newsflash June 6, 2024

This edition includes invites to VDFP webinars on how to apply for a PRA-BC family physician and on Business Pathways, updates on a new list of temp MOAs, a reminder of the CPOE roll-out starting at RJH, new summer socials and more. Read it here
Webinar: PRA-BC – Are you looking for a family physician to join your clinic?
Hear from PRA-BC host physician and assessor Dr Carol Williams and from Island Health program staff how to apply for a physician candidate and how to become a PRA-BC Assessor. Event hosted by VDFP. Date: Wednesday June 26 Time: 5:30 – 6:30 pm Location: Zoom Participants will be compensated for 1 hour at current sessional […]
Victoria PCN members: Looking for temporary MOA coverage?
Are you or your clinic looking for temporary MOA coverage for summer/fall 2024? If so, the Victoria MOA Network might be able to help! Please email Alyssa Beurling at [email protected] for a list of available temp MOAs.
Webinar: Familial Hypercholesterolemia in children and adolescents – What family physicians need to know
Do you screen as guidelines suggest and know what to do with the lab results? This free CME session is offered by the Children’s Heart Centre at BC Children’s Hospital, the Canadian Cardiovascular Society and the Rural Coordination Centre of BC (RCCbc). Date: Tuesday, June 11 Time: 7:30 – 9 pm Location: Zoom Information and […]