VDFP News Hub launched
This new web portal you’re on, the VDFP News Hub, provides quick access to all the news items we share in our bi-weekly Newsflash. Specific topics can be found by using the search bar. Save the website and the password (victoriadivision) to your browser to have our Newsflash content at your fingertips! You can also […]
Consider joining the Victoria Division’s Board
The Victoria Division of Family Practice is seeking Expressions of Interest for appointment to the Board of Directors for 2023-2024. As per the VDFP Bylaws, the Board may appoint up to five additional directors. Please apply by July 7th if you are interested. Read more
Divisions Dispatch June 13
This edition includes updates on the re-referral process (you will have received this on June 5 from DoBC), the June 9 LFP payment model newsletter with updates on panel clean-up resources and upcoming drop-in sessions/webinars; violence prevention training, an engagement opportunity on BC’s digital health system, and more that will not be duplicated in the […]
National Indigenous Peoples Day
June 21 is National Indigenous Peoples Day and the full month of June is National Indigenous History Month! Learn more about the special day and local programming at Royal Roads here.
Provisionally licensed locum looking for 2-months placement
The Division is working with an FP from the US who plans to move to Victoria this year. As she will be on a provisional license, she will need an FP supervisor for a month or two prior to becoming fully licensed to practice in BC. If you are interested in learning more please contact […]
Do you have an autoclave that other clinics might access?
Several members asked if there is a way for us to support their autoclaving process. We have reached out to Island Health but are also wondering if we might be able to facilitate autoclave use across various clinics. If you have an autoclave that other members might access please contact Helen Welch at [email protected].
Recruitment team at Pri-Med
Members of our Island-wide recruitment collaborative recently attended the Pri-Med conference in Mississauga. There was great interest in the new LFP payment model and practice options on the Island at our booth! The team will continue to follow up with more than 60 FPs they met at this annual conference.
Applications open for clinician fellowship program
The Clinician Fellowship in Health Care Quality program enables clinicians to deepen their quality improvement and leadership skills. Health Quality BC wants you! Applications close June on 30. Read more
ICYMI: New Long-term Care and Maternity Care grants
Eligible physicians received an email from Doctors of BC/FPSC on the one-time $10K Long-term Care Grant and the one-time $10K Maternity Care Network Grant. Apply by July 31st. Find details on eligibility when you are temporarily absent here.
ICYMI: After Hours Coverage Program June Update
View the FPSC’s June Update on the After Hours Coverage Program (AHCP) pilot with information on the new target launch date and an upcoming kick-off webinar.
