What? Join your family and specialist physician colleagues to hear about what we’ve been up to since our last event and share your ideas for moving forward. 1.5 hour sessional Where? Hotel Grand Pacific When? Tues, Oct 29, Buffet dinner 5:30, Session 6-8 RSVP to vdfpevents@victoriadivision.ca
Read more
On January 30, 104 physicians – Victoria and South Island family physicians and their specialist colleagues – attended the Coming Together for Patients event. Hosted by the Victoria Division of Family Practice, the event was intended for socializing, building connections, and sharing ideas to improve referrals for everyone. The majority […]
Read more
The Physician Health Program in partnership with CBT Skills Society in pleased to announce a physician/resident-specific virtual CBT skills group for any physician or medical resident in the province who wants to practice skills for supporting their own anxiety, depression, and stress. This group is MSP-funded and the physician/resident patient […]
Read more
It was another great day in the park! With more than 225 physicians, family members, and four-legged friends, the park at Cadboro-Gyro Beach was hopping on the second Sunday afternoon in September. Our 4th Annual South Island Physicians’ BBQ brought together members of the South Island MSA, Victoria Division of […]
Read more
There are so many ways that we communicate each day: Face to face (well, mask to mask!), over the phone, by text, through email. But how can we make those – and other – communications more personable, more effective, and more impactful? Dr. Sarah de Leeuw, PhD, writer, thinker, and […]
Read moreOn February 25th 2020 general and specialist physicians, allied health professionals, and others interested in promoting engagement and quality improvement in health gathered in Vancouver for the Joint Collaborative Committees’ “Creating Connections for Health” conference. The event was an opportunity to showcase numerous examples of how physicians, community organizations, and […]
Read more
Physicians are often challenged by ethical issues while providing care for patients. Should a patient’s care plan be respected over and above the wishes of their family members? Should a patient’s actions be interpreted as a more accurate reflection of their wishes regarding care than their words? Internist Dr. Jeff […]
Read more
Our Welcome and Thank You event in early May was a sure-fire success! More than 50 physicians and partners were in attendance, with physicians of all ages and areas of practice represented. During a few words of welcome, Dr. Don Milliken encouraged experienced physicians to share their experience and knowledge […]
Read moreOn a sunny Sunday morning in April, 20 local specialists, family physicians, and medical leaders came together to acknowledge the realities of physician burnout in our workplaces today. Dr. Connie Ruffo shared her lived experience, and facilitated a discussion on the individual, practical, and systemic challenges that physicians face every […]
Read moreYour Physician Wellness and Social Committee is pleased to offer South Island MSA members the following opportunities: – Join our Midwinter Mixer for physicians and families – Feb 10, 12:00 pm – 2:30 pm. Register today! – Be part of Team South Island MSA! Register today for the TC 10K […]
Read more