The Victoria and South Island Divisions of Family Practice have opened enrolment for Locum Connect, a central hub connecting locum and host physicians with coverage opportunities across Greater...
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Improved WorkSafeBC Online Injury Reporting Form
WorkSafeBC has improved their online injury reporting form to make it easier for workers to report injuries online. The improved online injury reporting form is for workers with a physical injury...
Medical Imaging Appointments Now Managed with Text and Email Notifications
Patients now receive and confirm outpatient medical imaging appointment notifications via text or email. Starting February 23 in the North and Central Island, and March 3 in the South Island,...
New Virtual Psychiatric Clinic
Dr. Toyin Adeyemo, Psychiatrist, is offering virtual appointments for community clients only by referrals from family physicians. The goal is to work collaboratively with family physician colleagues...
New Virtual Obesity/Menopause Clinic
Dr. Mayank Ohri, Internal Medicine & Obesity Medicine specialist and Medical Director of Metabolite Clinic, and Dr. Aisha Alam, Internal Medicine specialist, have launched a new virtual...
Free Pain Clinic for Trade Workers
Build Strong (by the Construction Industry Rehabilitation Plan – CIRP) provides care at the Langford Pain Clinic (582 Goldstream Ave.). This clinic offers free, medication-free pain care for BC...
NP Preceptors Needed
Nurse Practitioner students must complete clinical practice rotations as part of their education requirements and preceptors are an essential part of this training. In recent years, the Nurse...
Physician Quality Improvement Courses
Island Health’s Physician Quality Improvement (PQI) program is offering tiered Quality Improvement education opportunities in 2026, ranging from introductory self-paced learning (Level 1) to a...
25th Annual BC Endocrine Day Conference
May 8th, 2026 | Vancouver Holiday Inn Centre (Broadway) An incredible line of speakers will cover a variety of topics in the field of endocrinology and provide interactive case-based reviews of...
Free Accredited Webinar for Primary Care Providers
In collaboration with UBC CPD, the Perinatal Community of Practice is pleased to offer this free, accredited webinar for primary care providers: Perinatal Mental Health and Substance Use: Clinical...
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...
Island Health Update: Victoria Prenatal Service Closed
The Victoria Prenatal Service at Victoria General Hospital has closed. The closure follows Island Health investments to strengthen prenatal services in the South Island, including the recruitment of...
New Report Released: Advancing Equity in Palliative and End-of-Life Care
B.C. Centre for Palliative Care is pleased to share a new publication: Advancing Equity in Palliative and End-of-Life Care. This report distills key insights from a three-part Knowledge Exchange...
Clinic Workflow Toolkit Now Available on Pathways
The Clinic Workflow Toolkit, supported by the FPSC and now available on Pathways, offers practical tools to help clinics improve efficiency and performance. The toolkit includes guides, checklists,...
Important Update: B.C. Cancer Breast Screening Notices
As of April 1, 2026, B.C. Cancer Breast Screening will mail a letter to patients only if follow-up or action is needed. Breast screening results that are normal, and no follow-up is needed, will not...
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...
Thrive in B.C.: Webinar for New-to-Province Physicians
Are you a physician new to British Columbia? This first webinar is a fantastic opportunity to connect and learn about valuable Doctors of B.C. resources available to you. March 11, 2026 |...
Applications Open for 2027 UBC IMG Return of Service Placements
Island Health is now accepting applications from clinics interested in hosting UBC IMG Family Practice Return of Service (ROS) residents, who will be practice‑ready in summer 2027. The Victoria...
Indigenous Safety in Healthcare Training Available
SIDFP is proud to support the facilitation of the Victoria Native Friendship Centre’s program Why Indigenous Safety in Healthcare Matters. The program is a skills-based learning program that...
Welcome New Members!
Please welcome the following physicians who joined the South Island Division of Family Practice in 2024-2026: Dr. Abujafar Dr. Henderson Dr. Smit Dr. Shah Dr. Yue Dr. Mukuve Dr. Jelbert Dr....
PCN Spotlight — Vancouver PCN
PCN Spotlight sessions are an opportunity for PCNs in implementation to share their successes, challenges, and progress to enable learning and spread innovations between PCNs. Vancouver PCN...
Strong & Steady: Falls Prevention Program for Seniors
Strong & Steady is a student-led program designed to help lower seniors’ risk of falling, support their independence, and encourage participation in community activities. The program is led by...
Community Virtual Care — Chronic Disease Program
Community Virtual Care offers a free, chronic disease management program to help support and educate patients to better manage their health. For patients with: Chronic Kidney Disease COPD Diabetes...
Access Central – New Phone Service Connects People with Addiction Medicine and Substance Use Care
Access Central is a toll-free line that provides same-day assessment and connection to substance use care, including Addiction Medicine. By offering a single point of access to clinical assessment,...
Progress in Child and Adolescent Mental Health Grand Rounds 2025–2026
Please join Island Health for their Grand Rounds presentation virtually via Microsoft Teams. Additional details are included below. The Progress in Child and Adolescent Mental Health is a...
Webinar Series | Breaking Chains: Supporting Patients Who Use Substances
This UBC CPD–certified webinar series is designed to support clinicians with practical, evidence-informed approaches to caring for people with Alcohol Use Disorder across community, primary and...
LTCI Learning Series — Salt Spring Island Engagement Dinner
Join colleagues for dinner and discussion to explore how best to support SSI’s LTC community. 📅 Thursday, March 5, 2026 | 5pm | Harbour House Hotel — Crofton Room | Salt Spring Island...
LTCI Learning Series – When Frailty Meets Substance Use: “The Cases We Miss” in Long-term Care
Join colleagues for an evening of education with Dr. Alicia Pawluk & Dr. Chris Stuart. 📅 Tuesday, February 17, 2026 | 5-6pm | Zoom | up to 1.5 Mainpro+ credits
Thank You! Pulse Cardiac Information & Dinner Event
Thank you to everyone who joined our CME-accredited cardiac event January 27th and thank you to Pulse Cardiac for such an informative and timely information session. Close to 50 SIDFP members braved...
Update: Novari Medical Imaging Requisition Management (MIRM) Going Live
Island Health is reminding community providers and MOAs that Novari Medical Imaging Requisition Management (MIRM) will go live across the Island Health region in March 2026. Novari MIRM is a digital...