Perinatal Care resources for family physicians
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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.
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
Do you have space for a parent & baby dyad?
If you have capacity to take on a parent & baby dyad, please contact the Health Connect Registry (HCR) by using our postpartum attachment form.
Urban Locum Program (ULP) continues to increase momentum
The ULP is excited to share that seven new grads have joined our locum team. Since implementation start in October, ULP locums have covered 293 shifts for 49 host physicians, filling 39% of all coverage requests and providing significant time away for local FPs. Locum demand still exceeds our supply. However, the program’s compensation increase […]
Video message from the VDFP Board
Watch a video message from board chair Dr Melissa Duff and board director Dr Sarah Chritchley on a heartfelt concern and wish.
