The Province recently launched a six-week marketing campaign targeting doctors, nurses and allied health professionals in Washington, Oregon and California. In support of this initiative, regulatory...
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The South Island Prosperity Partnership
The South Island Prosperity Partnership At the South Island Prosperity Partnership’s (SIPP) recent Rising Economy Open House, Niki Bouchard, the Division’s intrepid Recruitment and Retention Lead,...
Banking Opportunities for SIDFP Members
The Scotiabank Healthcare+ Physician Banking Program can help make banking simple. Click here to read more: Scotiabank Physician Banking pdf
National Indigenous Peoples Day Celebrations: June 21,2025
Royal Roads University I am very grateful to have represented the Division at the National Indigenous Peoples Day hosted by Royal Road University. I am standing beside the Victoria Native Friendship...
Prostate Cancer and Cardiovascular Survey
Dr. Abe Alexander, radiation oncologist at BC Cancer-Victoria and Tara Nelson, nurse practitioner (NP) are working on a proposal for a NP-led cardiovascular risk factor clinic for prostate cancer...
Virtual On-Demand Urgent Psychiatry Services Available Now
Island Health has launched the Virtual On-Demand Urgent Psychiatry service, to provide adult emergency patients in five rural and remote community hospitals with evening and weekend access to...
Salt Spring Island PCN
In fall 2024, Salt Spring Island achieved a key milestone with the allocation of funding for 11 full-time equivalent positions to enhance Primary Health Care services on the island. This investment...
June is Pride Month!
Check out Pride 2025 - Victoria Pride Society to learn about upcoming Pride events in the South Island and the Pride Parade in July. SIDFP is committed to helping build primary care providers’...
Thank you to PCN Nurses and Allied Health Workers
The PCN’s goal is to ensure patients can access timely, comprehensive and coordinated team-based care. This goal is achieved in large part through the dedication, compassion and commitment of the...
Recruitment Corner
Recruitment has never been busier! June and July are setting up to triage a large influx of US-based physicians looking to relocate. We are also seeing a large amount of interest from the UK. How...
Support Your Patients with Stress-Related Conditions
BCalm (BC Association for Living Mindfully) accepts referrals from across the province for its MSP billable, evidence-based 8-week program: The Art of Living Mindfully. Led by trained physicians,...
First Nations Population Health and Wellness Agenda: First Interim Update, 2024
The First Nations Population Health and Wellness Agenda: First Interim Update, 2024 (PHWA) is part of a series of reports created in partnership between the First Nations Health Authority Office of...
Indigenous Cultural Safety – National Indigenous Peoples Day on June 21
National Indigenous Peoples Day takes place on the summer solstice, the longest day of the year. For generations, many First Nations, Inuit, and Métis communities have celebrated their cultures,...
Get Involved in Your Division
Get On Board! Join the SIDFP Board of Directors The South Island Division of Family Practice (SIDFP) Board of Directors is recruiting two new members. Contribute your voice, leadership and...
Love Pickleball? Help Us Get the Ball Rolling!
A 2025 survey demonstrated that 1.54 million Canadians now play pickleball! Pickleball is active, easy to learn, and a great way to connect with others. Do you enjoy pickleball? Would you like to...
Nurse Practitioner Preceptors Needed
The Nurse Interschool Committee, a collaboration between UBC, TRU, UVic, and UNBC, is urgently seeking licensed Physicians and Nurse Practitioners to serve as preceptors for NP students who require...
Important Changes to Imaging Services
Island Health has recently implemented changes to reduce the backlog of imaging referrals: (1) A new requisition for CT, X-Ray, Ultrasound, Breast Imaging, Nuclear Medicine, or Angio exam (also on...
Are you CPoCUS or EDE1 Certified?
Dr. Caleb Dusdal is a local physician who is leading the new ultrasound course for the Family Medicine Residents in Victoria and Duncan, which is in need of instructors! To show the versatility of...
Congratulations to Dr. Spencer Cleave – 2024 Tom Bailey Award Recipient!
We are pleased to announce that Dr. Spencer Cleave has been awarded the 2024 Dr. Tom Bailey Award! Congratulations and a resounding thank you for all your contributions and dedication in our...
Clinic Visit – Connect with Our New Executive Director and Board Co-Chairs
Our Executive Director, Paul and Board Co-Chairs, Dr. Alex Kilpatrick and Dr. Mark Sherman, are extending an offer to meet with clinics in-person or virtually for an open discussion and to discuss...
Welcome to Our New Executive Director!
We are thrilled to welcome Mr. Paul Gudaitis aboard the South Island Division of Family Practice team as Executive Director. We look forward to his innovative and impactful work for our members and...
Divisions Dispatch – Oct 3, 2024
The Divisions Dispatch is a monthly e-newsletter informing local division members and their staff about important news, policy changes, practice supports, and conferences/events. October 3, 2024 In...
Member-Only Discount on RxFiles Subscription
We’re preparing to renew our discounted annual subscription to RxFiles! While we finalize the details, please confirm your interest in participating in the new subscription and we'll send you...
Division Dispatch – September 4, 2024
The Divisions Dispatch is a twice-monthly e-newsletter informing local division members and their staff about important news, policy changes, practice supports, and conferences/events. September 4,...
Free Zoom License for Family Physicians
Doctors of BC and the Provincial Health Services Authority (PHSA) have partnered to provide free zoom licenses for family physicians, nurse practitioners, and specialists. Complete the application...
Division Dispatch – August 21, 2024
The Divisions Dispatch is a twice-monthly e-newsletter informing local division members and their staff about important news, policy changes, practice supports, and conferences/events. August 21,...
New province-wide Opioid Treatment Access Line provides same-day access to care
The Province has introduced a telephone-based Opioid Treatment Access Line to streamline access to life-saving medication for opioid-use disorder and facilitate same-day care. Individuals seeking...
Virtual Mindful Mondays
The South Island MSA is offering Virtual Mindful Mondays for physicians in Greater Victoria. This is a physician-only place to gather, chat, and connect. September 16, 8-9pm with Dr. Mark Sherman...
What is your preferred specialist referral acknowledgement?
We want to hear from you! In coordination with the Victoria Division of Family Practice, please let us know what you feel would improve specialist referral processes. If you can only receive one...
Become a trained peer supporter!
Do you want to learn how to make a meaningful difference in your colleagues's lives, develop your communication skills, and help foster a culture of caring? Get trained as a peer support and join...