South Island | Divisions of Family Practice

Welcome To The South Island Division of Family Practice

The South Island Division of Family Practice (SIDFP) provides ongoing professional support for Family Physicians, and the best health care possible for residents of the South Island. Together, South Island Division members work to:

improve patient access to local primary care
increase local physicians' influence on health care delivery and policy
create a community for family physicians

This collaborative and innovative approach to health care strengthens family practice and patient care in South Island communities.

We represent Family Physicians from Central Saanich, Sidney and North Saanich on the Saanich Peninsula; and Colwood, Langford, Metchosin, and Sooke on the West Shore. We are a membership-based, not-for-profit society.

Divisions of Family Practice is an initiative of the General Practice Services Committee (GPSC), a collaboration between Doctors of BC and the Ministry of Health. The purpose of the Division is to provide a unique, collaborative, and innovative approach to patient care through a tripartite relationship between the Division, the Ministry, and Island Health. All local practicing Family Physicians and Medical Residents are welcome to become Division members.

Patient Resources

Need A Family Doctor?

Do you need a Family Doctor and live in the Western Communities or
Saanich Peninsula? You can now register your name on
a central waitlist online: Western Communities Saanich Peninsula

Need a Prescription Refill?

If you don't have a Family Doctor and need an emergency prescription
refill, contact Eagle Creek Medical Clinic for help.

Visit our Patient Resources page to learn more.

Quick Links

Bi-weekly e-Bulletin >
Direct Deposit Agreement Form >
UpToDate >
Victoria Medical Society >
WIC Wait Times - Medi Map - Saanichton/Sidney >
WIC Wait Times - Medi Map - Victoria >

Community Longitudinal Family Physician (CLFP) Payment

The CLFP Payment is an annual, ongoing payment for fee-for-service family physicians in BC. The payment recognizes the long-term, relationship-based care family physicians provide to their patients.

Please see here for more details.

Video: Become a Member >

Your physician colleagues discuss their experiences as South Island Division members and the benefits of Division membership. As an organization that supports you, the family physician, the Division encourages a sense of community among physicians, provides a collective voice for physicians, supports continuing education by hosting educational courses, and facilitates knowledge and skills sharing around office efficiencies.

Video: Life on the South Island >

The South Island boasts spectacular natural beauty combined with all the suburban amenities you need. With outdoor activities accessible year round, the South Island is a fantastic place to live. The area also offers unique professional opportunities, including rural and suburban practices, attending privileges at Saanich Peninsula Hospital, access to large tertiary hospitals, and a diverse patient population.