Events Calendar
The South Island MSA is currently working on a slate of events focusing on physician wellness, networking, and other matters of interest to the members. If you have suggestions, please let us know at info@southislandmsa.ca.

Upcoming Events
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Dips for Docs!
Saturday, February 22, 20259:00am - 10:00am
Are you brr-ave enough to try cold water dipping? Our wonderful local docs will continue hosting oce...
26
FE and Island Health Workshop Series on Data-Driven Improvements
Wednesday, February 26, 202512:00pm - 1:00pm
DATES
03
Virtual Mindful Monday with Dr. Trish Snozyk
Monday, March 3, 20258:00pm - 9:00pm
We’re thrilled to offer our Virtual Mindful Mondays! Physicians from up and down Vancouver Islan...
06
Physician Wellness and Social Committee Meeting
Thursday, March 6, 20257:00pm - 8:30pm
Our Physician Wellness and Social Committee meets quarterly to ensure the well-being of our membersh...
15
Dips for Docs!
Saturday, March 15, 20259:00am - 10:00am
Are you brr-ave enough to try cold water dipping? Our wonderful local docs will continue hosting oce...
15
South Island Physicians’ Walking Group – Mount Work
Saturday, March 15, 202510:00am - 11:30am
It’s always great to get outside – so here’s a chance to connect with fellow physicians and ge...
20
Lunch in the Lounge
Thursday, March 20, 202511:30am - 1:00pm
We’re excited to offer our monthly Lunch in the Lounge events! Mark your calendar for the third...
14
Virtual Mindful Monday with Dr. Trish Snozyk
Monday, April 14, 20258:00pm - 9:00pm
We’re thrilled to offer our Virtual Mindful Mondays! Physicians from up and down Vancouver Islan...
17
Lunch in the Lounge
Thursday, April 17, 202511:30am - 1:00pm
We’re excited to offer our monthly Lunch in the Lounge events! Mark your calendar for the third...
20
South Island Physicians’ Walking Group – Timberman Trail to Squally Reach
Sunday, April 20, 202510:00am - 11:30am
It’s always great to get outside – so here’s a chance to connect with fellow physicians and ge...
01
Welcome and Thank You Evening
Thursday, May 1, 20257:00pm - 9:00pm
We’re delighted to roll out the red carpet for our wonderful physicians, practicing, retiring, and...
03
74th Annual Listerian Oration
Saturday, May 3, 20256:00pm - 10:30pm
On behalf of our president, Dr. Matthew Ward and the Victoria Medical Society, we are pleased to pre...
05
Engagement Project Proposals Due @ 17.00!
Monday, May 5, 20255:00pm - 5:30pm
We’re accepting proposals for Engagement Projects that bring together physicians (preferably cross...
12
Virtual Mindful Monday with Dr. Mark Sherman
Monday, May 12, 20258:00pm - 9:00pm
We’re thrilled to offer our Virtual Mindful Mondays! Physicians from up and down Vancouver Islan...
14
Quarterly South Island MSA Meeting
Wednesday, May 14, 20255:30pm - 7:30pm
Join colleagues and medical leaders to discuss issues of the day! Our May meeting will be at
15
Lunch in the Lounge
Thursday, May 15, 202511:30am - 1:00pm
We’re excited to offer our monthly Lunch in the Lounge events! Mark your calendar for the third...
17
South Island Physicians’ Walking Group – Sooke Hills Wilderness Trail
Saturday, May 17, 20251:00pm - 2:30pm
It’s always great to get outside – so here’s a chance to connect with fellow physicians and ge...
02
South Island FEI Society Working Group Dinner
Monday, June 2, 20255:30pm - 8:00pm
Our Working Group will meet to discuss engagement project proposals, FEI status, and issues of the d...
09
Virtual Mindful Monday with Dr. Mark Sherman
Monday, June 9, 20258:00pm - 9:00pm
We’re thrilled to offer our Virtual Mindful Mondays! Physicians from up and down Vancouver Islan...
15
South Island Physicians’ Walking Group – Mount Maguire via Iron Mine Bay
Sunday, June 15, 20251:00pm - 2:30pm
It’s always great to get outside – so here’s a chance to connect with fellow physicians and ge...
19
Lunch in the Lounge
Thursday, June 19, 202511:30am - 1:00pm
We’re excited to offer our monthly Lunch in the Lounge events! Mark your calendar for the third...
19
Physician Wellness and Social Committee Meeting
Thursday, June 19, 20257:00pm - 8:30pm
Our Physician Wellness and Social Committee meets quarterly to ensure the well-being of our membersh...
17
Lunch in the Lounge
Thursday, July 17, 202511:30am - 1:00pm
We’re excited to offer our monthly Lunch in the Lounge events! Mark your calendar for the third...
19
South Island Physicians’ Walking Group – Matheson Lake Regional Park
Saturday, July 19, 202510:00am - 11:30am
It’s always great to get outside – so here’s a chance to connect with fellow physicians and ge...
17
South Island Physicians’ Walking Group – Witty’s Lagoon Regional Park
Sunday, August 17, 202510:00am - 11:30am
It’s always great to get outside – so here’s a chance to connect with fellow physicians and ge...
21
Lunch in the Lounge
Thursday, August 21, 202511:30am - 1:00pm
We’re excited to offer our monthly Lunch in the Lounge events! Mark your calendar for the third...
07
7th Annual South Island Physicians Family BBQ
Sunday, September 7, 202512:00pm - 3:00pm
A great event that just keeps going! We’re excited to invite all physicians in the South Island...
18
Lunch in the Lounge
Thursday, September 18, 202511:30am - 1:00pm
We’re excited to offer our monthly Lunch in the Lounge events! Mark your calendar for the third...
18
Physician Wellness and Social Committee Meeting
Thursday, September 18, 20257:00pm - 8:30pm
Our Physician Wellness and Social Committee meets quarterly to ensure the well-being of our membersh...
20
South Island Physicians’ Walking Group – John Dean Provincial Park
Saturday, September 20, 20251:00pm - 2:30pm
It’s always great to get outside – so here’s a chance to connect with fellow physicians and ge...
24
Quarterly South Island MSA Meeting
Wednesday, September 24, 20255:30pm - 7:30pm
Join colleagues and medical leaders to discuss issues of the day! Our September meeting will be at
06
South Island FEI Society Working Group Dinner
Monday, October 6, 20255:30pm - 8:00pm
Our Working Group will meet to discuss engagement project proposals, FEI status, and issues of the d...
16
Lunch in the Lounge
Thursday, October 16, 202511:30am - 1:00pm
We’re excited to offer our monthly Lunch in the Lounge events! Mark your calendar for the third...
19
South Island Physicians’ Walking Group – Holmes Peak (Gowlland Tod Provincial Park)
Sunday, October 19, 20251:00pm - 2:30pm
It’s always great to get outside – so here’s a chance to connect with fellow physicians and ge...
15
South Island Physicians’ Walking Group – Francis/King Regional Park (Centennial Trail)
Saturday, November 15, 202510:00am - 11:30am
It’s always great to get outside – so here’s a chance to connect with fellow physicians and ge...
18
AGM Evening – Victoria Medical Society, South Island MSA, South Island FEI Society
Tuesday, November 18, 20255:15pm - 9:00pm
Our annual AGM Evening is the toast of the town! We’ll be opening the doors at 5:15 this year, ...
20
Lunch in the Lounge
Thursday, November 20, 202511:30am - 1:00pm
We’re excited to offer our monthly Lunch in the Lounge events! Mark your calendar for the third...
04
Physician Wellness and Social Committee Meeting
Thursday, December 4, 20255:00pm - 7:00pm
Our Physician Wellness and Social Committee meets quarterly to ensure the well-being of our membersh...
18
Lunch in the Lounge
Thursday, December 18, 202511:30am - 1:00pm
We’re excited to offer our monthly Lunch in the Lounge events! Mark your calendar for the third...
21
South Island Physicians’ Walking Group – Durrance Lake
Sunday, December 21, 202510:00am - 11:30am
It’s always great to get outside – so here’s a chance to connect with fellow physicians and ge...