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 […]
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 […]
Sign-up is open for the After Hours Coverage Program (AHCP) pilot
The AHCP pilot is launching soon. Read the latest FPSC information on the pilot and sign up now to participate.
Divisions Dispatch August 2
This edition includes the July 28 LFP Payment Model newsletter featuring locum interaction codes and EMR supports for LFP panel submissions; information on new compensation for providing specialized services to ICBC patients, and more that will not be duplicated in the Newsflash. Read it here
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
Would you like to learn about working with a PCN Indigenous Wellness Provider?
Four Indigenous Wellness Providers (IWPs) are now available to provide holistic support to your clinic’s Indigenous patients and their families, walking with them on their health and wellness journey. IWP training and patient encounters first started at the Victoria Native Friendship Centre (VNFC). They are now ready to begin offering their support to the whole […]
Have a “well summer”: food, tunes, and connection
Shake up mealtime with these great summer recipes from Dr. Yum and the Foodie Physician, and throw on some tunes with this classic summer playlist! For a deeper connection, check out the movie From Crisis to Connection that premiered at the recent Quality Forum. Whatever you do, don’t forget your sunscreen!
Would you like to learn about working with a PCN Indigenous Wellness Provider?
Four Indigenous Wellness Providers (IWPs) are now available to provide holistic support to your clinic’s Indigenous patients and their families, walking with them on their health and wellness journey. IWP training and patient encounters first started at the Victoria Native Friendship Centre (VNFC). They are now ready to begin offering their support to the whole […]
Divisions Dispatch July 11
This edition includes the latest LFP payment newsletters on LFP locum registration and the Health Connect Registry expansion; new cancer screening report titles, and more that will not be duplicated in the Newsflash. Read it here
