Know a peer who inspires you?
Are you inspired by a peer? Or grateful for a colleague who helped you out? Let them know and post your Cheers for Peers here!
Electronic Health Records for physicians working in multiple locations
If you work in multiple locations, all Island Health results will by default go to whichever location you’ve deemed “primary” – even if the patient was seen somewhere else. To get results to another location, put “CC [name of clinic]” on the requisition form. Results will then go to your primary location and the clinic […]
Join our Board of Directors – apply by September 22
Are you passionate about making a difference for your family medicine colleagues and patients in Victoria? Join the VDFP Board and help guide the direction of your Division! Our Board has five seats to fill. To apply , please submit the Nomination Papers – Directors Election 2023, C/V or Resume, and a Candidate’s Statement by […]
New Provincial Academic Detailing topic
BC Provincial Academic Detailing Service (PAD) provides CME on commonly prescribed medications and is offered free of charge to health care professionals. To arrange an in-person or virtual education session with your PAD pharmacist on their most recent topic, “Medications for Osteoporosis: An Update”, please email [email protected] or visit www.bcpad.ca for more topics and information.
Divisions Dispatch September 6
The FPSC’s latest newsletter includes updates on the Provincial Attachment System (PAS) and a Sept 14 PAS webinar; panel uploads when enrolling in the LFP payment model, webinars on trans gender youth care and on Indigenous cultural safety, and more that will not be duplicated in the Newsflash. Read it here
Perinatal Care resources for family doctors
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 […]
Learn about Island Health Community Virtual Care
The VDFP is hosting a presentation on Island Health’s Community Virtual Care program. Learn about eligibility and suitability, as well as new caregiver and palliative supports. Open to all VDFP members. Date: Friday, September 22 Time: 12 – 1pm Location: online Physicians will be compensated with one hour at the current sessional rate. Register here.
Canadian MAID Curriculum Program launches in Victoria
Accredited national education modules are launching for clinicians who wish to learn how to assess and, if interested, provide MAID. Victoria has been selected as one of the launch sites. Date: Saturday, September 23, Time: 9 – 12:30 and 1:30 – 5pm Location: Royal Jubilee Hospital Commissioned by Health Canada and developed by CAMAP (the […]
Reconcili’action Sharing Circle for National Day for Truth and Reconciliation
In honour of the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation, Reichert & Associates invites you to join Gracie Kelly, Indigenous Relations Manager at the Chilliwack Division of Family Practice, and guest speakers Peter Lang, President of the Chilliwack Métis Association and Dr. Francis Horne Sr., Elder who will be sharing their own reconcili’action journeys. Date: Friday, […]
ICYMI Remembering Dr Jennifer Oates Gathering on August 24
It is with great sadness that we acknowledge the tragic passing of Dr. Jennifer Oates. Dr. Oates was a well-known and highly valued geriatric psychiatry specialist in our local physician network. The sudden nature of her passing makes this loss particularly hard. The South Island MSA has organized a gathering in remembrance of Dr. Jennifer […]
