Registration is now open for the 17th National CPD Accreditation Conference (17NAC), which is being held in Ottawa on Monday, October 26 & Tuesday, October 27, 2026, at the Delta Hotels Ottawa...
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SIDPF Board Nominations Now Open!
Join the SIDFP Board of Directors! Your voice, leadership and experience are invaluable to our organization, and we need your unique perspective on the team. The Board attends monthly meetings while...
RSVP: 8th Annual South Island Physicians’ Family BBQ
New Licensing Bylaws Approved by College of Physicians and Surgeons of BC
Starting Monday, July 6, 2026, bylaw changes by the College of Physicians and Surgeons of BC come into effect that will allow more internationally trained physicians to apply directly for a full...
Upcoming Self-Management Workshops
FREE 6-session workshops for adults with any ongoing health conditions, both in-person and virtually. Learn More
Access Central: New Referral Pathway (Effective January 19, 2026)
Access Central provides same-day assessment and connection to substance use care, including OAT, withdrawal management (detox), counselling, treatment programs, and funded non-emergency medical...
After Hours Care Pilot Program Update
The Family Practice Services Committee (FPSC) has been working to expand the After Hours Care (AHC) pilot program, following positive impacts on physicians, patients, and communities. As of October...
Salt Spring Island PCN Update
The Island Community Clinic Society (ICCS) has welcomed three new directors as part of its work to build a sustainable primary care program to serve Salt Spring Island. Learn More Please contact...
Expression of Interest to Access a Pharmacist — Due August 10!
SIDFP invites you to submit an Expression of Interest (EOI) to access the South Island Primary Care Clinical Pharmacist (PCCP) at your clinic. A link to the EOI form is found here: EOI Form *Note –...
Island Health Service Reporting – Information for Clinics
Starting Aug 4, 2026, Island Health is implementing a standardized reporting process for Island Health-employed PCN nurses and allied health professionals working in PCN clinics. The goal is to...
Clinic Continuity Planning Workshop for Medical Office Assistants
SIDFP is hosting an evening of learning, food and connection on August 27th on the topic of emergency preparedness and clinic continuity planning for MOAs. This interactive workshop, led by Dr. Ian...
Every Day is a Day for Truth. Every Day is a Day for Action.
As September approaches, the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation invites us to honour Survivors, remember the children who never came home, and reflect on the ongoing journey toward...
The Joint Collaborative Committees (JCCs) Showcase
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...
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...