January 25, 2027 Hyatt Regency Vancouver 655 Burrard Street, Vancouver, BC You have one week left to submit your 2027 JCC Showcase abstract. The Joint Collaborative Committees (JCCs) are...
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Separate Referral Forms for Geriatric Specialty Services and Community Health Services
The combined CHS + GSS referral form has been retired. Referrers must now use: A new, standalone GSS referral form for all referrals to community-based GSS programs. An updated CHS...
Survey: What Was Pregnancy Like for You?
The University of Toronto wants to better understand the care received by mothers who have experienced complications during and after pregnancy through the survey below. Handouts for...
Free Virtual Care Directory for Patients with Chronic Pain and Illness
A free, non-commercial resource for Canadians living with chronic pain and complex chronic illness: Virtual Care Directory for Chronic Pain & Illness in Canada
The Progress in Child and Adolescent Mental Health Grand Rounds Series 2026-2027
The Grand Rounds series serves as a forum for the dissemination and discussion of evidence-based, theoretical, and applied knowledge related to mental health and substance use issues affecting...
Public Health Grand Rounds: Nicotine
For all Medical Staff July 28 @ 12–1 p.m. Join MS Teams Virtually: Join conversation * Please note this event is not accredited
South Island Physicians Walking Group:
July 18, 2026 | 10–11:30 am | Matheson Lake Regional Park
Dips for Docs
Taking a break for summer but watch this space for upcoming dates and locations for the fall!
Leadership Update: Community Medical Director for Saanich, Gulf Islands and Western Communities
Dr. Sienna Bourdon has been appointed as the new Community Medical Director for Saanich, Gulf Islands and Western Communities. Dr. Bourdon is a respected family physician and experienced physician...
Well-Being Index
Well-Being Index Local Well-Being Index Results Between November 2024 and April 2026, 73 family physicians from the South Island and Victoria Divisions of Family Practice participated in the...
PRA-BC Spring 2027 and Interim Fall 2027 Intakes
Intake for PRA-BC 2027 is now open. Candidates will be practice ready either Fall 2027 or Spring 2028. There are 9 placements for the Spring 2027 intake (2 Rural and 7 PCN). Further, Island Health...
EOI for New PCCP and Increased Access to PCN Clinics Coming Soon
The Steering Committee has approved the addition of a new PCCP and a new model that grants increased access to PCN clinics. An Expression of Interest process for a Primary Care Clinical Pharmacist...
Foundry West Shore Update
The site for Foundry West Shore has been secured in partnership with the City of Langford. The centre will be located on the second storey of a new purpose-built facility, with approximately 9,200...
Registration Open Now for FPSC Leadership and Management Development Program
Registration is open for physicians for Cohort 17 of the Family Practice Services Committee (FPSC) Leadership and Management Development Program (LMDP) delivered in partnership with the Simon Fraser...
Doctors of BC’s 2026 EDI Survey
The IDEA Committee at Doctors of BC is launching the first province-wide look at what equity, diversity, and inclusion means for physicians in BC. The survey is open to all BC physicians, takes...
Change to Substance Use Services in Western Communities
As of June 30, 2026, the Western Communities Substance Use Program (WCSUP) will close following a planned transition by Island Health’s Addiction Medicine and Substance Use (AMSU) program....
Access: Right Care, Right Place — A Working Session and Dinner
Happy Patients, Happy MOAs, Happy Physicians The June 17th Access: Right Care, Right Place — Working Session and Dinner, led by Drs. Sienna Bourdon and Mark Sherman, was an evening of thoughtful...
BCNU Job Action Update
The BC Nurses’ Union (BCNU) began job action at 12:01 p.m. Thursday, July 2. At this time, the union states they will be banning non-nursing duties and restricting overtime. As the situation...
Pride Parade 2026
The 2026 Victoria Pride Parade and Festival takes place on Sunday, July 12. Check out the Pride website for more events & details! Thank you to Andrea Klok, SIDFP’s intrepid Admin Assistant, for...
Canoe Culture, Health & Wellness
Canoe Culture, Health & Wellness Each summer, Nations along the Pacific Coast participate in Tribal Canoe Journeys, a living tradition that brings together thousands of pullers, families,...
National Indigenous Peoples Day
Alexis Moore, Indigenous Program Lead, had the opportunity to spend National Indigenous Peoples Day at the Victoria Native Friendship Centre, where community members, families, and visitors gathered...
Reconciliation: Journey of Our Generation Workshop on Salt Spring Island
📅 June 19, 2026 | 9am-3:30pm 📍 Salt Spring Island Farmers’ Institute, Salt Spring Island Cost: $75 (includes lunch and snacks) or pay what you can Quw’utsun Cultural Connections Society is hosting...
National Indigenous Peoples Day — June 21
June 21 offers a moment to pause, reflect, and recognize the diverse cultures, traditions, and ways of knowing and being of First Nations, Inuit, and Métis Peoples across what is now known as...
Our Women are Sacred Walk — May 5th
SIDFP was part of the organizing committee for this year’s “Our Women are Sacred” walk on May 5th. The local walk, hosted on the traditional territory of Songhees and Esquimalt First Nations, was an...
Physician Welcome and Thank You Event
Thank you to all who joined us at the end of April for the Welcome and Thank You Event for new and retiring physicians. This lovely evening of appreciation and welcome was a joint celebration...
We “CARE ” Connection — Dementia Caregivers Support Group (*FREE)
We “CARE” Connection is a research-based support program developed specifically for caregivers of people living with dementia, and emphasizing: Empowerment in the care partner relationship Both the...
Confident Parents: Thriving Kids – Anxiety Program
Confident Parents: Thriving Kids – Anxiety Program is a no-cost, web and phone-based coaching program delivered by the Canadian Mental Health Association, BC Division. The program equips parents and...
Palliative Essentials in LTC ECHO: Person-Centred Symptom Management – Addressing Pain
📅 June 18, 2026 | 12pm - 1pm 📍 Zoom videoconference Part of our Palliative Essentials in LTC ECHO Series Person-centred pain management in long term care is a core palliative essential....
Physician Wellness Network Gathering
📅 June 11, 2026 | 4:30-7pm 📍 Zoom videoconference 🎓 up to 2.25 Mainpro+ ® Certified Activity credits Dr. Dawn Martin, an experienced educator and coach who has spent over 30 years supporting...
Navigating Menopause & Perimenopause Care in B.C.: A New Primary Care Pathway
Join the official launch of B.C.'s new Provincial Menopause Care Pathway, developed with input from family physicians and women's health specialists to support clinical decision making, patient...