Since 2015, the Practice Ready Assessment - British Columbia program has assessed 363 family physicians in 78 communities across the province. To date, 81 full-time family physicians have begun...
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Got Space?
Due to high interest in the SIDFP, recruitment is asking all clinics who have space for a physician to please fill out the Physician Job Posting form and return it to the Division. Let’s hire some...
Update! Pulse Cardiac Information & Dinner Event
New Location! We have moved the Pulse Cardiac Info Event & Dinner to a larger venue due to overwhelming demand. Date: Tuesday, January 27, 2026 Location: Delta Victoria Ocean Pointe Resort...
Jamaican Hurricane Relief — Are You Able to Help?
Dr. Robin Saunders and Denise Saunders are heading to Jamaica to support relief efforts after October’s devastating Hurricane Melissa. Does your clinic have old medical equipment/supplies surplus to...
Locum Connect Enrolment Starts January
The Victoria and South Island Divisions of Family Practice will open enrolment in January 2026 for Locum Connect — a new, focused locum-host matching service under the LFP payment model. This...
Indigenous Cultural Knowledge Event: Plant Medicine
Our sincerest thanks to Robynne Edgar, Traditional Medicine Educator and Herbalist, for sharing her knowledge and experience with SIDFP members and staff at an evening of Plant Medicine last month....
Indigenous Cultural Safety Education Opportunities
Please take a look at these opportunities for furthering your understanding of the different histories and current experience of Indigenous peoples living in Canada and to advance reconciliation....
Why Indigenous Safety in Healthcare Matters
SIDFP is proud to present Why Indigenous Safety in Healthcare Matters with the Victoria Native Friendship Centre, a skills-based and experiential learning program that empowers healthcare workers...
The Net and Paddle Experience: An Indigenous Cultural Safety Workshop
The Net and Paddle Experience, offered January 16th in Victoria, is an embodied and participatory learning experience about truth, reconciliation, and reconcili-action. This one-day offering creates...
Salt Spring Island PCN Update
Check out this article outlining current PCN work on Salt Spring Island. The PCN is working closely with physicians on the island to build primary care capacity and to ensure all residents seeking a...
Cardiac Info Event and Dinner
Date: Tuesday January 27, 2026 Location: Pulse Complete Cardiac Care, 300–3680 Uptown Blvd Time: 6pm-8pm Register here! Speakers: Dr Jenny Rajala, General Cardiology, Dr. Martin van Zyl,...
Job Opportunity — Community Medical Director Saanich, Gulf Islands and Western Communities (CMD-SGWC-1)
Island Health is seeking a Community Medical Director to provide strategic leadership and ensure high-quality clinical care in Saanich, Gulf Islands & Western Communities. The Community Medical...
Self-Management Workshops for Adults with Chronic Health Conditions
Self-Management BC offers FREE health programs to adults in BC living with one or more ongoing health conditions. Learn More!
Physician Wellness Retreat 2026
The College of Family Physicians (CFPC) is thrilled to host the Physician Wellness Retreat, back for the third year! Join us May 21–24, 2026, for a renewing personal and professional experience....
Mindful Monday
Next virtual session: 8 – 9 pm on December 8, 2025 This is a physicians-only place to gather, chat and connect. Each session will be facilitated by one of our wonderful Mindful Monday physician...
Need to Talk? Peer Support Is Here for You
You don’t have to navigate challenging moments alone. The Greater Victoria Peer Support Program offers short-term, one-to-one support from trained local physicians who understand the realities of...
Family Medicine Scholar Project Survey
Victoria Family Medicine Residents, Samantha Ingham and Eilidh McAlister, request your participation in their family medicine scholar project, "Perceptions on updates in cervical cancer screening...
Island Health Update: Novari Medical Imaging Requisition Management
Island Health is pleased to announce the upcoming implementation of the Novari Medical Imaging Requisition Management (MIRM) platform in February 2026, a digital solution designed to modernize and...
Share Your Experiences to Help Shape EDI in BC Medicine
Doctors of BC needs your feedback to ensure our Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion (EDI) strategy incorporates a broad spectrum of physician voices in the province. During November and December,...
The Penicillin De-labelling Project
While 10 per cent of people report having an allergy to penicillin, fewer than one per cent actually have a true allergy, according to Dr Tiffany Wong. This mislabelling can lead to the unnecessary...
Sick Notes: BC Limits When Employers Can Request Sick Notes
The Province has implemented new rules for employer-requested sick notes. Under the new employment standard regulations, employers cannot request a sick note for “the first two health-related...
Recruitment Corner
Got Space? Due to high interest in the SIDFP, recruitment is asking all clinics who have space for a physician to please fill out the Physician Job Posting form and return it to the Division. Let’s...
Keep Your Information Up to Date
As a valued member of the South Island Division of Family practice and the College of Physicians and Surgeons, it’s important to ensure your contact and practice information remain current. Accurate...
Elective Preceptorships: A Flexible Way to Teach
Curious about teaching but not ready for a long-term commitment? The UBC Family Practice Residency Program is seeking local family physicians to host residents for short 2–4 week electives. It’s a...
Reminder! Indigenous Cultural Knowledge Event: Plant Medicine
Date: Monday, December 8, 2025 Time: 6:00pm to 8:30 pm Location: Songhees Wellness Centre We are very pleased to have Robynne Edgar join us to share her knowledge and experience. Robynne is a...
Why Indigenous Safety in Healthcare Matters
SIDFP is proud to present Why Indigenous Safety in Healthcare Matters with the Victoria Native Friendship Centre, a skills-based and experiential learning program that empowers healthcare workers...
Shared Learning Series 2025 – Ethical Space: Weaving Indigenous and Settler Knowledge Systems
Our apologies for the late notice! Register now for the upcoming December 10th session Ethical Space: Weaving Indigenous and Settler Knowledge Systems Date: Wednesday, December 10, 2025 Time:...
Salt Spring Island Event Postponed
We have postponed our event due to unexpectedly low RSVP numbers and the increasing demands on schedules at this time of year. The event will be rescheduled for January 2026, with the exact date and...
2025 FREE Learning Series on Reconciliation with Indigenous Peoples
Arrive Consulting and Dream Doula Consulting are thrilled to announce our 2025 FREE Learning Series on Reconciliation with Indigenous Peoples. These bite-sized workshops are designed for busy...