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Funding Opportunity: 2027 Quality Forum
Health Quality BC’s Quality Forum is an annual conference that brings together British Columbia’s health care community to share ideas and approaches for improving quality across the continuum of...
Victoria & South Island Long-Term Care Initiative’s 2026 Leadership Dinner
Right Care, Right Place: Putting Access into Practice Learning & Connection Event
Please join SIDFP in this paid, physician-led, interactive session with Drs. Mark Sherman and Sienna Bourdon focused on practical ways to improve patient access, reduce avoidable ER/UPCC use and...
Nature and Mental Health Series
Join Human-Nature Counselling Society for a conversation with Dr. Joanna Cheek, author of the bestselling book, It’s Not You, It’s the World: A Mental Health Survival Guide for Us All. Dr. Joanna...
SIDFP Recruitment & Retention Update
Contact Katie Macquarrie, Provider Recruitment & Community Development Manager, at 250-812-1983 (katie.macquarrie@sidfp.com) and Niki Bouchard, Primary Care Community and Clinic Development...
Sooke Mental Health Fair
An afternoon focused on connection, support and wellbeing. Explore workshops and connect with local mental health professionals. SIDFP is staffing a table so come say hi! Register: 3rd Annual Sooke...
Island Health RSV, Influenza & COVID-19 Discharge Support
Now Open: Locum Requests through September 2027
Locum Connect has opened host physician coverage requests through September 30, 2027, and is welcoming new locum physicians to the program. Already enrolled? Submit your upcoming coverage needs now...
New Consolidated Expression of Interest & Resource Request Form
We invite all Primary Care Network (PCN) clinics and health centres to complete the new, consolidated Fall 2026 Expression of Interest (EOI) to help assess resource needs across the PCN and guide...
Join the New Medical Office Assistants Community of Practice
MOAs play a vital role in supporting patients, providers and clinic teams. We're excited to launch a new Community of Practice designed specifically for MOAs to connect with peers, share leading...
Congratulations to Dr. John Coburn, Winner of the 2026 Dr. Thomas M. Bailey Memorial Award!
The Division is pleased to recognize Dr. John Coburn as the recipient of the 2026 Dr. Thomas M. Bailey Memorial Award, presented to Division members who exemplify leadership, compassion and...
AGM 2026 and Learning & Connections Showcase
Thanks to everyone who joined us for the Learning & Connections Showcase and Division AGM on October 15. Here is a link to the evaluation form: Please do fill this out if you haven’t done so...
Upcoming Primary Care Grand Rounds
November 24 | 12:00–1:00 PM | Falls Prevention in Primary Care — Presenter TBC Session details will be updated on the Primary Care Medical Staff Calendar of Events. If you have any questions, please...
Fall 2026 Expression of Interest — PCN Resources
We invite all Primary Care Network (PCN) clinics and health centres to complete the Fall 2026 Expression of Interest (EOI) to help assess resource needs across the PCN and guide the allocation of...
The Winds of Change: Advancing Indigenous Cultural Safety and Humility
Lasting change often begins with relationships, shared understanding, and a willingness to see things differently. Across healthcare, these foundations continue to shape an important journey toward...
Palliative Care Resources for Hospitalists
For Hospitalists from the Palliative Care Team Bottom line: Does your patient have difficult to control symptoms or other complex needs getting in the way of receiving good palliative or...
Upcoming Primary Care Grand Rounds
October 7 | 12:00–1:00 PM | Interventional Radiology — Dr. Vamshi Kotha November 4 | 12:00–1:00 PM | De‑Medicalizing End of Life: Putting Theory into Practice — Dr. Chloe Lemire‑Elmore November 24 |...
PWN Wellness Rounds – From Recognition to Response: Building Shame Competence in Medicine
November 4th | 5:30–6:45 p.m. PT | Dr. Will Bynum Physicians work in environments where high expectations, uncertainty, and mistakes can make shame a powerful—and often hidden—part of the experience...
LTCI Learning Series on Hearing & Honoring LTC Resident Wishes: Avoiding Unwanted Medicalized Care at End of Life
Tuesday October 6th | 5:00-6:30pm with Dr. Rachel Carson & Alixandria Baxandall, co-leads of Expressed, Heard & Respected. Register here
17th National CPD Accreditation Conference (17NAC)
The 17 th National CPD Accreditation Conference (17NAC) , is being held in Ottawa on Monday, October 26 & Tuesday, October 27, 2026, at the Delta Hotels Ottawa City Centre. Further...
2026 BCCSU Substance Use Care Update
Wednesday, October 28, 2026 from 8:30 AM – 4:30 PM Registration is FREE and OPEN now! This program is accredited for up to 6.0 MainPro+/MOC Section 1 credits. Learn more and register for free...
Repeat Well-Being Index Check-Ins Show Encouraging Trend
Recent results from the Mayo Clinic’s Physician Well-Being Index offer some encouraging news: among VDFP and SIDFP members who completed the check-in more than once, the proportion experiencing...
SIDFP Recruitment & Retention Update
As of October 1, Katie Macquarrie has stepped into the role of Provider Recruitment & Community Development Manager with the South Island Division of Family Practice. In this new position, Katie...
Pathways Pearls Newsletter: Supporting Menopause Care
Highlights how clinicians can use Pathways to find menopause-related resources, including consultants and clinics, community supports, and the Menopause & Perimenopause Primary Care Clinical...
Long Term Care Access
Learn more about Long Term Care Access and referral pathways: Long Term Care Access Information Sheet
Join the New Medical Office Assistants Community of Practice
MOAs play a vital role in supporting patients, providers and clinic teams. We're excited to launch a new Community of Practice designed specifically for MOAs to connect with peers, share leading...
You’re Invited! Learning and Connections Showcase and AGM
Join us on October 15 for an evening of learning, networking and celebration. The Learning & Connections Showcase will feature presentations, practical insights, and opportunities to connect...
Division and PCN Physician Leaders Want to Visit Your Clinic
Want to discuss current initiatives, share feedback, ask questions or learn more about programs available to support your practice? Division and PCN physician leaders are available for clinic visits...
Retroactive Honoraria and Sessional Payments
Doctors of BC has sent funds to Divisions for retroactive payments following ratification of the 2025 Physician Main Agreement. These retroactive payments will go to eligible physicians who...