Webinar: Doctors of BC Business Pathways – Optimizing your practice
Come learn about the practice resources now available through Doctors of BC Business Pathways. Participants will be compensated for one hour at the DoBC sessional rate. Event hosted by VDFP. Date: Friday, June 14 Time: 12 – 1 pm Location: Zoom View flyer and RSVP
New summer socials
Join your colleagues and try out ocean dipping this summer! Or drop by the beach and cheer them on. Your physician host will wait for you at the location listed below for 15 minutes before those in attendance make their way into the water. Brrr-ave the cold and you’ll earn a t-shirt or toque! Saturday […]
Check out the latest Cheers
A shout-out to Dr Laura Phillips and Dr Hillary Quinn who received cheers! Click here to view their cheers and post your own.
What matters to you? Add to the Healthcare Rx board
In March 2024, the South Island Medical Staff Association, Victoria Division of Family Practice, South Island Division of Family Practice, and the Saanich Peninsula Physicians Society joined forces to host our Healthcare Rx wellness event. Participants were invited to fill in the blanks about joy in medicine. Here are a few of their thoughts: What […]
Crazy Socks4Docs Day
Break out your colourful, mismatched socks tomorrow Friday, June 7, to shine a light on the importance of physician mental health and show your support for your colleagues. Learn more about the Crazy Socks4Docs movement on the SIMSA website.
Divisions Dispatch May 28, 2024
The FPSC’s latest newsletter includes RSVP info for EMR skill-building sessions for physicians and staff, the May 22 and 24 PAS newsletters, updates on Board roles open for nominations at the Health Data Coalition, and more that will not be duplicated in the Newsflash. Read it here
CPOE goes live at Royal Jubilee Hospital
Remember, CPOE goes live at RJH on June 8 and the related inefficiencies are anticipated over the next six weeks.
New Medical Lead Senior’s Health, Community Virtual Care – Dr Ian Bekker
Dr Ian Bekker is the new Medical Lead Senior’s Health, Community Virtual Care at Island Health. Congrats, Dr Bekker!
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 […]
Event: 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
