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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!
Victoria Community-Based Experiential Learning Session
September 16 @ 5:00 pm - 9:00 pm The Joint Collaborative Committees (JCCs), in partnership with Len Pierre Consulting, are hosting a Community-Based Experiential Learning Session. Sessional time,...
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...
Save the Date! Learning and Connections Showcase and AGM
We’re Hiring! Western Communities Program Lead Job Opening
Check out the job posting here and please share widely with your contacts. The Western Communities Program Lead supports the implementation of team-based care and works directly with clinics to...
MOA Workshop
On August 27, MOAs from clinics across the South Island and Salt Spring Island joined staff at the South Island Division of Family Practice office for a Clinic Continuity Workshop led by Dr. Ian...
Truth & Reconciliation Day Ride
Join Capital Bike on September 30th, for the 5th Annual Truth & Reconciliation Day Ride. This ride is in honour of residential school survivors and their families and is in partnership with...
Good Relations: At the Heart of Reconciliation
As summer begins to shift toward fall, we want to start by acknowledging and extending our gratitude to Sc’ianew Nation for the generous hospitality extended to South Island Division of Family...
Register for the 17th National CPD Accreditation Conference (17NAC)
Registration is now open for the 17th National CPD Accreditation Conference (17NAC), which is being held in Ottawa on Monday, October 26 & Tuesday, October 27, 2026, at the Delta Hotels Ottawa...
SIDPF Board Nominations Now Open!
Join the SIDFP Board of Directors! Your voice, leadership and experience are invaluable to our organization, and we need your unique perspective on the team. The Board attends monthly meetings while...
RSVP: 8th Annual South Island Physicians’ Family BBQ
New Licensing Bylaws Approved by College of Physicians and Surgeons of BC
Starting Monday, July 6, 2026, bylaw changes by the College of Physicians and Surgeons of BC come into effect that will allow more internationally trained physicians to apply directly for a full...
Upcoming Self-Management Workshops
FREE 6-session workshops for adults with any ongoing health conditions, both in-person and virtually. Learn More
MSP-Funded Youth Group Therapy Program Referral
Dr. Vivian WL Tsang, psychiatrist, is partnering with HOPE for Healing to launch an 8-week resilience-based peer support group therapy program facilitated by a psychiatrist, therapist and youth...
Access Central: New Referral Pathway (Effective January 19, 2026)
Access Central provides same-day assessment and connection to substance use care, including OAT, withdrawal management (detox), counselling, treatment programs, and funded non-emergency medical...
After Hours Care Pilot Program Update
The Family Practice Services Committee (FPSC) has been working to expand the After Hours Care (AHC) pilot program, following positive impacts on physicians, patients, and communities. As of October...
Salt Spring Island PCN Update
The Island Community Clinic Society (ICCS) has welcomed three new directors as part of its work to build a sustainable primary care program to serve Salt Spring Island. Learn More Please contact...
Expression of Interest to Access a Pharmacist — Due August 10!
SIDFP invites you to submit an Expression of Interest (EOI) to access the South Island Primary Care Clinical Pharmacist (PCCP) at your clinic. A link to the EOI form is found here: EOI Form *Note –...