Adaptive Mentorship Program looking for mentees
Pain BC is looking for family physician mentees for this spring’s group intake. Apply by March 1st. Read more
Divisions Dispatch February 7
This edition includes updates on the LFP payment model and expense sharing, Physician Health Program offers, webinars and surveys, and more that will not be duplicated in the Newsflash. Read more
Support around your patients’ addiction issues
Dr. Ramm Hering, physician lead for Primary Care Addiction Medicine at Island Health, is an excellent resource and wants to hear from you: [email protected]
Practice Ready Assessment Return of Service program accepting clinic applications
Four candidate placements are available for the fall 2023 PRA-BC intake. Read more and submit the application form by March 3.
New Provincial Academic Detailing Service topic
The PAD has launched a new topic: Medications for ADHD. To arrange a free, accredited 30-60 minute CME session with your local PAD pharmacist, go to www.bcpad.ca and click on Book a session.
Educational opportunity: Perinatal Addictions
Join Island Health for this compensated Dine & Learn on Wednesday, March 8 at 6pm. Read more
The Myth of Normal
Check out local physician Dr Joanna Cheek’s blog post on Gabor Mate’s new book, The Myth of Normal. It discusses the health implications of always putting others’ needs before our own. Read more
Building emotional resilience
Want some practical guidance around managing emotions? Try the ABC method for building emotional resilience and check out the DBT Tools website for more skills!
Physician Health & Wellness resources
Check out the Physician Health & Wellness Hub for resources. Available to you on an ongoing basis: – Mindful Mondays: Next virtual session September 16 8-9pm – PHP “Drop in and share” peer support sessions: 12-1 pm every Wednesday – Need help now? Please call the Physician Health Program 24/7 at 1-800-663-6729
LFP payment model updates
Doctors of BC and BC Family Doctors members will have received newsletters on new resources and FAQs on Jan 31st and Jan 27. A recording of the Jan 26 webinar LFP payment model: How to get started is also available.
