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 |...
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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...
October 4: Sisters in Spirit When Remembrance Carries Forward
Indigenous Cultural Safety is a pillar of SIDFP’s work and we share this information to support safe, culturally appropriate health care, free from racism and discrimination. October 4: Sisters in...
FPSC After-Hours Care Program Updates
October 1, 2026 Dear Division members, We have heard from many of you about the coordination efforts underway to deal with the transition following the end of After Hours Care (AHC) program...
3 Ways to Engage with the Division this Fall
This fall, we're creating new opportunities to connect, learn and shape the future of primary care in our region. Whether you're looking to network with colleagues, hear directly from physician...
8th Annual South Island Physicians’ Family BBQ
Upcoming Primary Care Grand Rounds
October 7th | 12:00–1:00 PM | Interventional Radiology — Presented by Dr. Vamshi Kotha November 4th | 12:00–1:00 PM | De‑Medicalizing End of Life: Putting Theory into Practice — Presented by Dr....
Webinar: Improving Access to Maternity Care: Successful Approaches from Across BC
In collaboration with UBC CPD, the Perinatal Community of Practice is pleased to offer this free, accredited webinar for maternity care professionals: Improving Access to Maternity Care: Successful...
Join the 2026 BC Sepsis Symposium Series
Registration is now open for the 3 rd Annual BC Resuscitation Sciences Series: Beyond Survival – A Sepsis Symposium for Systems, Science and Recovery, presented by Critical Care BC, Emergency Care...
FPON Webinar: Androgen Deprivation Therapy in Prostate Cancer: Mitigating Treatment-Related Toxicities and Addressing Questions on Testosterone Therapy and Prostate Cancer Risk
September 17, 2026 (Thursday) | 8:00-9:00am PT | 1 Hour Audience: Family physicians, nurse practitioners Overview: This webinar series features experts who share insights on oncology in family...
LTCI Learning Series — Palliative Care for Frail Older Adults with Hip Fracture in LTC: A Viable Care Pathway
Monday, September 28 , 2026 | 5:00-6:30pm | via Zoom with Dr. Mélanie Bérubé, Dr. Norbert Dion and Dr. Chantal Morency Click here to register!
BC Physician Wellness Hub Now Available on Pathways
The BC Physician Wellness Hub, developed through a collaboration between the Physician Health Program (PHP) and Pathways BC, brings together trusted physician wellness resources, services, and...
FREE Six-Session Workshops for Adults with Any Ongoing Health Conditions
Self-Management BC offers both in-person and virtual workshops for adults with chronic and ongoing health conditions. Find out more: VIHA- Aug 2026.pdf
Perinatal Community of Practice (CoP) Call for Working Group Members
Reminder: Call for Working Group members closes September 8 Working Groups: Expanding our Collaborative Working Tables To begin implementing the Strategic Plan, the Steering Committee has identified...
BC Cancer Upper GI Guideline Part 3 — External Review Invitation
This message is sent on behalf of Dr. Cathy Clelland, Medical Director Primary Care Program, BC Cancer We invite you to review the draft Family Practice Oncology Network (FPON) Guideline: Upper GI...
Child Health BC and Perinatal Services BC Awarded Physician Engagement Grant
Physicians who practice in Saanich and the West Short are being asked to provide feedback into the phased implementation of the BC Family Health Visiting Program (BC FHVP). The BC FHVP is a...
Revised FPSC Team-Based Care and MTI grants for FPs
Applications for both the FPSC Team-based Care (TBC) grant and Minor Tenant Improvement (MTI) grant have been on hold as FPSC worked to review and improve both grants. The revised FPSC Team-Based...
Primary Care Access Improvement Grant — Up to $15,000!
Deadline for Registration: September 9! This program helps team-based organizations apply the Advanced Access model to balance appointment availability with patient demand, ensuring patients receive...
Growing Access to Primary Care on Salt Spring Island
Salt Spring Island is excited to welcome two new family physicians and their families to the Salt Spring Island community this month. Their decision to live and practice on the island is a...