Mental Health Act: New education requirements
Do you regularly and actively admit and/or treat patients who are receiving involuntary psychiatric treatment under the Mental Health Act? If so, Island Health requires you to complete a new, accredited online module by January 31st to obtain new MHA medical certificate. The course can be found on the PHSA Learning Hub (Mental Health Act […]
Event: Implants and IUDs – Comparing and Inserting Long Acting Reversible Contraceptives (LARC)
This popular annual workshop is taking place on Saturday, December 9 at 8am at UBC Robson Square in Vancouver. Information and registration
ICYMI: Remembering Dr Jennifer Oates – Gathering on August 24
The South Island MSA hopes you will feel welcome to join a gathering in remembrance of Dr. Jennifer Oates on Thursday, August 24th, between 5:30 and 6:30 pm. All healthcare team members are welcome.
ICYMI: Perinatal Needs Assessment for Greater Victoria
Please take 10-15 minutes to complete this survey. Your participation will help to inform improvements to the way pregnant people are cared for locally. Compensation is available.
ICYMI: AHCP pilot launching soon – sign up now
The launch of the After Hours Coverage Program is only four weeks away. Sign up now for using and/or staffing the service. Learn more and email [email protected] with questions, including any about compensation.
ICYMI: Practice Ready Return of Service program accepting clinic applications
Is your clinic interested in a Practice Ready Assessment Return of Service physician? Nine candidate placements are available for Vancouver Island for the spring 2024 intake. These candidates will be practice-ready in the fall of 2024 and have a three-year Return of Service. Please read the program information and submit the application form to Island […]
Newsflash August 10
Topics include a new MOA Network Working Group, new CBT for MDs Skills Groups, perinatal care resources, and more. Read more
New CBT for MDs Skills Groups available
UBC’s Continuing Professional Development will be starting several new CBT Skills Group cohorts for MDs in the fall. In the past, the VDFP provided access to these groups and received high praise from members about their value. Sign up here. If you’ve never done a CBT Skills Group, maybe now’s the time! The Division provides […]
Cheers for Peers
A shout-out to Drs Michael Vaughan and Margaret Manville who received cheers from peers. Check out the cheers and add your own here – let’s keep the cheers going!
Practice Ready Assessment Return of Service program accepting clinic applications
Is your clinic interested in a Practice Ready Assessment Return of Service physician? Nine candidate placements are available for Vancouver Island for the spring 2024 intake. Please read the program information and submit the application form to Island Health by end of day September 1st. Candidates will be practice-ready in the fall of 2024 and […]
