Thank you to all members, partners and staff who joined October 9th for our AGM and SIDFP 15th Anniversary Celebration. As the SIDFP Executive Director, I had the honour of emceeing this magical...
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Save the Date! Indigenous Cultural Knowledge Event: Plant Medicine
Date: Monday, December 8th 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...
Provincial Truth and Reconciliation Community of Practice “Sharing and Caring Circle”
Please join the Provincial Truth and Reconciliation Community of Practice in a quarterly "Sharing and Caring Circle". This quarter, we plan to read and discuss David A. Robertson's book, “52 Ways to...
Thank You to Brianna Bear
It was with deep gratitude that we welcomed Brianna Bear to the AGM. Brianna is a Songhees First Nation member who provided the Welcome to the Territory for this year’s AGM. Brianna is an artist and...
Committee Opportunity – Care Transitions
The Care Transitions Committee currently has an opening available for a South Island family physician member. Care Transitions is a committee of the South Island Division, in collaboration with...
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 for SIDFP and return it to the Division. Let’s...
Preparing for Retirement: Insights from Your Community
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Improving Referrals and Building Relationships: Connecting Family and Specialty Medicine
Join us as we build on the collegiality and momentum from our first two Specialist Referrals events to create even stronger pathways of care. • Connect with fellow physicians and nurse practitioners...
Save the Date: Internal Medicine Review Course for Primary Care Providers Conference
Save the Date: Internal Medicine Review Course for Primary Care Providers Conference When: May 11 - May 14, 2026 Location: St. Paul's Hospital, Vancouver, B.C. Who: Primary Care Providers &...
PrimaryCare Medical Staff Calendar of Events
Dr. Ramm Herring & Dr. Ashley Heaslip co-presenting on “The Primary Care Role in Addiction Services” on October 15th,12:00– 1:00 Dr. Jeff Kerrie & Dr. Blasko presenting “Adult Eating...
Diabetes Directors Seminar
October 24th, 2025 | 8AM - 4PM | Vancouver Holiday-Inn Centre (Broadway) Join us for a full day presentation series covering the latest on diabetes therapeutics and clinical care from leading...
Why Indigenous Safety in Healthcare Matters
Healthcare settings play a crucial role in the cancer journey for Indigenous patients. Through this program, you will: Develop cultural fluency in Indigenous history, health disparities, and...
BCCSU’s BC ECHO on Substance Use Session: Considerations for Treating Pregnant People with Alcohol Use Disorder
October 23, 2025 | 12:00-1:00pm PT | Zoom Presented by Dr. Eric Cattoni, this free CME accredited BC ECHO on Substance Use session will: Help you understand key care principles for this population...
Women-Centred HIV Care Update – CME-Accredited Event, Oct 24
The UBC Faculty of Medicine Division of Infectious Diseases is pleased to invite you to the Women-Centred HIV Care Update on Friday October 24, 2025. This program was co-developed between UBC...
Virtual Clinic Supports People Living with Long Covid
Did you know you can refer patients exhibiting symptoms of long COVID to the Post-COVID Recovery Clinic? The Clinic is an interdisciplinary, rehabilitation-focused virtual clinic, staffed by allied...
Student-Led Fall Prevention Clinic
Strong & Steady is a student-led fall prevention clinic led by Physiotherapy and Pharmacy students designed to help lower patients’ risk of falling, support patient independence, and encourage...
Pathways 2025 Annual General Meeting Presentation
The Pathways provincial team thanks all who attended the Pathways 2025 Annual General Meeting earlier this month. For those who were unable to attend, please refer to this recording of the demo...
South Island Physicians’ Family BBQ
Thank you to everyone who came out to the 7th Annual South Island Physicians’ Family BBQ! Over 200 family physician members and their families from the South Island and Victoria Divisions braved...
National Day for Truth and Reconciliation
SIDFP staff wore orange shirts in recognition of September 30th, the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation, at our latest staff meeting. The day honours the children who never returned home and...
Celebrating the Grand Opening of the T’Sou-ke Nation Community Complex & Health Centre!
South Island Division team members were thrilled to celebrate the T’Sou-ke Nation Community Complex & Health Centre’s grand opening on September 15, 2025. Michele Nault Mortimer, PCN Indigenous...
Welcome New SIDFP Associate Members
Please extend a warm welcome to our new Associate Members, who are sharing their time and experience with the South Island Division: Zahra Noroozi, Resident Harwinder Kaur Boparai, Resident Mina...
Annual General Meeting and 15th Anniversary Celebration
Join us on Thursday, October 9 for an evening dedicated to you, our members, with opportunities to reflect, connect, and recognize the impact you make in our community. 📅 Thursday, October 9, 2025...
Free Health Programs from Self- Management BC
Self-Management BC offers FREE health programs to adults in B.C. living with one or more ongoing health conditions. Please note that workshops are scheduled on an ongoing basis throughout the year,...
PrimaryCare Medical Staff Calendar of Events
Dr. Ramm Herring & Dr. Ashley Heaslip co-presenting on “The Primary Care Role in Addiction Services” on October 15th,12:00– 1:00 Dr. Jeff Kerrie & Dr. Blasko presenting “Adult Eating...
Registration is Open for 2025 JCC Conference
The Joint Collaborative Committees (JCC) are pleased to invite you to the 2025 JCC Conference on October 6 & 7, 2025, at the Sheraton Vancouver Wall Centre. The JCC Conference aims to inspire...
Fall 2025 Canadian MAiD Curriculum Session Now Open for Registration
The Canadian MAiD Curriculum September, October, and November 2025 session schedule is now live—and registration is open! These virtual, expert-led sessions are open to physicians, medical...
Diabetes Directors Seminar
October 24th, 2025 | 8AM - 4PM | Vancouver Holiday-Inn Centre (Broadway) Join us for a full day presentation series covering the latest on diabetes therapeutics and clinical care from leading...
Why Indigenous Safety in Healthcare Matters
Healthcare settings play a crucial role in the cancer journey for Indigenous patients. Through this program, you will: Develop cultural fluency in Indigenous history, health disparities, and...
Honouring Indigenous Knowledges in Palliative Care
We are pleased to invite you to our virtual LTCI Learning Series on Honouring Indigenous Knowledges in Palliative Care on Tuesday September 9th from 5:00-6:30pm with Dr. Holly Prince. This zoom...
Wakeful Wednesdays – Mindfulness for Health Professionals and Trainees
Wakeful Wednesday is a monthly online drop-in mindfulness session tailored specifically for health professionals and trainees. The goal is to create a more mindful healthcare environment and culture...