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OSCAR BC AGM & Networking Luncheon
📅 June 13, 2026 📍 BCIT Burnaby 👥 Tickets for Members of OSCAR BC $50 and non-Members $65: https://OSCARBC_AGM_Luncheon.eventbrite.ca Dr. Kathleen Ross, former CMA and Doctors of BC President, and...
Virtual LTCI Learning Series: 2SLGBTQIA+ Inclusion in Long-term Care
📅 Tuesday, May 12, 2026 | 5:00-6:30pm 👥 Labhrás Quigley from Dignity Seniors Society 🎓 Mainpro Credits: up to 1.5 Register Here Please feel free to share this invite widely with anyone that...
Virtual Grand Rounds — Emotional Dysregulation: Phenomenology and Approach for the Therapy
📅 May 13, 2026 | 1200 – 1300H 👥 Microsoft Teams Link: Join the meeting now 🎓 Mainpro + credits Please join us for our Grand Rounds presentation virtually via Microsoft Teams. The Progress in Child...
Internal Medicine Review Course for Primary Care Providers
Looking for a focused multi-subspecialty practical update? Small‑group clinical sessions, case‑based learning (6–8 participants) and Practical Sessions learning Direct access to local subspecialists...
EMR Skill Building Session: Optimizing Preventative Care and Chronic Disease
FPSC’s Doctors Technology Office (DTO) and Practice Support Program (PSP) are hosting an EMR Skill Building Session on optimizing preventative care and chronic disease management. Learn how to...
Mindful Mondays
📅 Next virtual session: May 11, 2026 | 8:00 pm – 9:00 pm This is a physicians-only place to gather, chat and connect. Each session will be facilitated by one of our wonderful Mindful Monday...
Save the Date!
On the evening of June 16th, the Victoria Division of Family Practice will be hosting the final Specialist Referrals event at the Hotel Grand Pacific. More details will be shared in the coming weeks...
Physician Webinar: A Practical, MSP-Covered Option for Patients with Stress-Related Conditions
Please join Drs Mark Sherman and Jennifer Lyall and the BC Association for Living Mindfully for a 45-minute webinar introducing the Art of Living Mindfully (ALM) program. ALM is an MSP-covered,...
MOA Wellness and Benefit Program
Divisions of Family Practice have partnered with Lifetime Benefits to provide a customizable Employee Wellness Benefit and Savings Program. This program is a unique opportunity to get a plan for...
Improved Access to Varicose Vein Management: Notice to Referring Providers
In order to facilitate timely and comprehensive access to varicose vein management, the Vancouver Island Vascular Surgery Group has made patient-centered adjustments to their referral and assessment...
Cervix Screening: Updates to the HPV Primary Screening Age Criteria for Provider-Collected Liquid-Based Cytology (LBC) Samples
As part of the phased transition to HPV primary screening across BC, effective May 2026, provider-collected LBC samples for patients aged 40 and older will be triaged to HPV primary screening. In...
Many Unattached Patients Still Not on the Health Connect Registry
Thousands of unattached people in the South Island are not yet registered with the Health Connect Registry (HCR). This one-time sign-up connects patients with family doctors and nurse practitioners...
New Saanich Peninsula PCN Pharmacist, Karen Ryan
We are happy to welcome Karen Ryan as the new Saanich Peninsula PCN Pharmacist. Karen brings a strong clinical background with experience across both hospital and long-term care settings in British...
FPSC Provincial Mentorship Program
FPSC is excited to launch a Provincial Mentorship Program. The program connects family physicians with mentorship at the individual, local and provincial levels. Building on existing initiatives,...
Locum Connect Update
Urban Locum Program Pilot: final stats show regional impact Following its March 31 conclusion, final results from the Urban Locum Program (ULP) Pilot highlight its reach and impact. From October...
Got Space?
Due to high interest in the SIDFP, recruitment is asking all clinics who have space for a physician to please fill out the Physician Job Posting form and return it to the Division. Let’s hire some...
Welcome, Alexis Moore, New Indigenous Program Lead!
We’re happy to welcome Alexis Moore, our new Indigenous Program Lead, to the Division. Alexis joined the team March 23rd, with a history of Management in Housing and Program Coordination and Support...
Moose Hide Campaign Walk to End Violence
As we move through May, there is a shared thread between the May 5th REDress Project reflection and the upcoming Moose Hide Campaign Walk to End Violence on Thursday, May 14, 2026. The Victoria...
Access: Right Care, Right Place
📅 Date: Wednesday, June 17, 2026 📍 Location Parkside Hotel | 810 Humboldt St. 👥 Doors Open: 5:00 pm | Buffet Dinner: 6:00 pm 🎓 Parking Available: hotel (pay parking) & street Join Drs Mark...
SPAM Alert!
Make sure you never miss a meeting invitation or other important email from SIDFP again! Add our email addresses to your Safe Senders List, ensuring that no email from us is misdirected into your...
Physician Welcome and Thank You Evening
Thursday, April 30, 2026 7-9pm Oak Bay Beach Hotel Click the photo for more information
Community Care Fair — Victoria Native Friendship Centre
Save the Date! Victoria Native Friendship Centre's 3rd Annual Community Care Fair. Scan the QR code below for more information.
Celebrate Dr. David MacNaughton!
Celebrate Dr. David MacNaughton on his retirement and 50 years of dedication to our medical community. Thursday, April 9, 2026 Event starts @ 7pm The Royal Victoria Yacht Club RSVP and Register (and...
Earth Day and Planetary Health
April 22 is Earth Day, a day to raise awareness among citizens and organizations across the country about environmental issues. SIDFP is committed to planetary health and finding ways to lessen...
Support Your Patients with MSP-Covered Mindfulness-Based Care (Now Including MCI Stream)
The BC Association for Living Mindfully (BCALM) is accepting referrals for its physician-led, MSP-covered Art of Living Mindfully (ALM) program, including a newly introduced stream for patients with...
Penicillin Allergy De‑Labelling Project
Recruitment for the Penicillin Allergy De‑Labelling Project launches next week. Registration will be open from April 1 to April 30, 2026, and can be accessed via the attached poster, the QR code, or...
Mindful Mondays
Mindful Mondays 📅 Next virtual session: April 13, 2026 | 8:00 pm – 9:00 pm This is a physicians-only place to gather, chat and connect. Each session will be facilitated by one of our wonderful...
Dips for Docs
Dips for Docs is a social gathering and connection opportunity for physicians organized by the Victoria and South Island Divisions of Family Practice. We gather monthly — rain, sleet, snow or sun —...
Nominations Open for Tom Bailey Award
The Dr. Thomas M. Bailey Memorial Award is awarded for excellence in leadership, care, consideration and kindness shown to all, just like the man the award honours. Members who are in good standing...