ICYMI: ‘But I don’t do maternity care!’ education series updated
This education series for family physicians who don’t do deliveries has been updated and improved by Vancouver Division of Family Practice and UBC Continuing Professional Development. Check out the new online module.
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 […]
First-Trimester Care algorithm for longitudinal and WIC FPs
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). Use the early pregnancy algorithm for guidance from dating to tests, screening, and billing. Also available on Pathways.
Funded mentorship program: Maternity Care for BC (MC4BC)
Did you know? MC4BC supports FPs to strengthen their obstetrical knowledge and skills through hands-on experience, peer mentorship, and financial compensation. Nearly 100% of surveyed participants agree that MC4BC increased their confidence to practice obstetrics. The program offers flexibility with learning objectives, schedules, locations, and timelines. Read more
Update – Perinatal services, after hours coverage, engagement opportunities
View the South Island Division of Family Practice’s (SIDFP) update on perinatal services and a perinatal care learning & engagement bootcamp in June, the After Hours Coverage Program pilot, as well as paid engagement opportunities in areas SIDFP is leading across both divisions.
Perinatal Care First Trimester Bootcamp
VDFP, SIDFP, and Island Health invite you to join this First Trimester Bootcamp, a combined engagement and accredited learning event. Tuesday, June 27 at 7pm, VI Technology Park. Information and registration
Early pregnancy care pathway
Looking for up-to-date guidance on first trimester care, in light of our shortage of maternity care providers? View the early pregnancy care pathway, also available on Pathways, and the prenatal care checklist.
New platform: Pregnancy for Professionals (P4P)
Maternity care providers: A beta version of this new evidence-based interdisciplinary learning community, developed by Drs Alicia Power (SIDFP) and Sarah Lea (VDFP) in collaboration with Doctors of BC, is now live. Join for free and keep abreast of new developments and content releases.
