Victoria Divisions of Family Practice

Events

 

Note: Please log into Pathways or UBC CPD for CME events and view the Pathways Community Services Directory, also accessible from within Pathways, for events and opportunities for your patients. Not yet on Pathways? Contact your Pathways administrator to get your free access key.

Listings on this page focus on events that are not shared with VDFP members through other channels/updates* and that are local, non-CME, and/or highly relevant to current context. 
*e.g. UBC, FPSC/DoBC, CMA, PLI, HDC, TI events are not listed here


Recordings of past webinars can be viewed here


Upcoming events


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One date/time:


Indigenous Cultural Conversations, Session 2: Decolonizing Substance Use

Date: Friday, February 16

Time: 12 - 1 pm

Location: Zoom

Indigenous Cultural Conversations is a lunchtime Zoom series by the Victoria Primary Care Network. Designed to support primary care professionals on the journey of Truth & Reconciliation, the series offers three sessions hosted by Len Pierre:

Session 1: Working with Indigenous Artists and Installing Indigenous Art in a culturally safe way. 

Session 2: Decolonizing Substance Use

Session 3: Indigenous Self-identification 101

About Len Pierre:

Len Pierre is Coast Salish from Katzie (kate-zee) First Nation. 

Len is a professor, consultant, TEDx speaker, social activist, change agent, & traditional knowledge keeper. He has a Master's degree in Education from Simon Fraser University focusing on Indigenous curriculum and instructional design. His experience includes Indigenous education and program leadership from various organizations across colonial Canada. He specializes in the development of educational programs and services with decolonization and reconciliation as its core values. He comes to us with an open heart and open mind and hopes to be received in the same way. 

Space is limited.

Eligible participants will receive sessional compensation

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RSVP for session 2: email pcn@victoriadivision.ca

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Healthcare Rx: Sparking wellbeing in our workplace

Date: Saturday, March 2

Time: 8:30am - 12:45pm

Location: UVIC's University Club

Breakfast and lunch will be available

Join colleagues from across Greater Victoria for a half-day of experiential learning and community.

We’re bringing together phenomenal speakers, novel opportunities, and wonderful physicians to create an unforgettable morning at UVIC’s University Club. The core program will run 8:30 – 12:45, with yoga starting at 7:30, and forest bathing going until 2pm.

1h sessional for Peer Support skills development

Full agenda here

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RSVP here 

This workshop is a joint event by the South Island MSA, the Victoria and the South Island Divisions of Family Practice, and the Saanich Peninsula Physicians Society.

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Exploring LTCI career options

Date: Tuesday, March 5

Time: 7-8:30pm

Location: Zoom

Want to learn more about the Victoria-South Island Long-term Care Initiative (LTCI)? Join us for a virtual information event, open to all new-to-practice physicians, family physicians, physicians who are thinking about slowing down, and anyone who is interested in practicing or learning about long-term care in Victoria-South Island. 

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RSVP here

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Indigenous Cultural Conversations, Session 3: Indigenous self-identification 101

Date: Friday, March 8

Time: 12 - 1 pm

Location: Zoom

Indigenous Cultural Conversations is a lunchtime Zoom series by the Victoria Primary Care Network. Designed to support primary care professionals on the journey of Truth & Reconciliation, the series offers three sessions hosted by Len Pierre:

Session 1: Working with Indigenous Artists and Installing Indigenous Art in a culturally safe way. 

Session 2: Decolonizing Substance Use

Session 3: Indigenous Self-identification 101

About Len Pierre:

Len Pierre is Coast Salish from Katzie (kate-zee) First Nation. 

Len is a professor, consultant, TEDx speaker, social activist, change agent, & traditional knowledge keeper. He has a Master's degree in Education from Simon Fraser University focusing on Indigenous curriculum and instructional design. His experience includes Indigenous education and program leadership from various organizations across colonial Canada. He specializes in the development of educational programs and services with decolonization and reconciliation as its core values. He comes to us with an open heart and open mind and hopes to be received in the same way. 

Space is limited.

Eligible participants will receive sessional compensation

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RSVP for session 3: The registration link will be available closer to the date.
Questions? Email pcn@victoriadivision.ca

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Planetary Health: Caring for the planet as we care for our patients

Date: February 27

Time: 6:30pm - 8:30pm

Location: Zoom

The SIDFP is inviting all VDFP members to this webinar with Drs Mark Sherman and Valeria Stoynova.

Learning objectives:

  • Understand the impact of Health Care on climate change in Canada and the world
  • Identify five simple and tangible actions that can be done in clinical spaces to reduce our carbon footprint
  • Recognize three prescribing and investigative practices that have a large climate impact
  • Describe the climate actions and resources being developed by physicians and other Planetary Health champions in Victoria, South Island, BC and Canada

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Perinatal Community of Practice Engagement Event

Date: March 1

Time: Friday, March 1 2024 | 9:00am–4:00pm (3pm4pm optional nibbles and connection)
Breakfast available from 8:00am

Location: Sheraton Vancouver Wall Centre, 1000 Burrard St, Vancouver, BC 

The Perinatal Community of Practice (CoP) Steering Committee invites you to this in-person event, centered around connection, resource sharing, and group learning. 

Participants will learn:

  • Best practice in providing care for those who have experienced trauma.
  • Discuss the tools and resources available to bolster post-partum care.
  • Foster relationships, build valuable connections, and exchange ideas with perinatal professionals from across the province.

The keynote speaker will be Hillary McBride, PhD, a registered psychologist who specializes in trauma, perinatal mental health, and embodiment, and the practice of hope. She is passionate about knowledge translation, innovative and interdisciplinary approaches to whole person care, and equipping communities of helpers who help others in sustainable, embodied, transformative ways. 

Things to know:

  • Attendees are required to book their own travel and accommodation for this event in Vancouver, BC.
  • Eligible (non-salaried) physicians will be paid sessional rates and be reimbursed for travel expenses as per the expense guidelines
  • There is no cost to register
  • Once you have registered for the event, you will receive the link to book the hotel room at a discounted rate.
  • Please book your hotel no later than January 30, 2024  to receive the discounted rate.
  • Travel expenses will be reimbursed at the most economical and expeditious route of travel. If you are unsure about the eligibility of your potential travel arrangements, please contact Shared Care

Register here

Wait list available – please contact Shared Care to join the waitlist. 

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Breaking Chains - Supporting patients struggling with substance use

Date: Wednesday, March 13

Time: 8-9am

Location: Zoom

Join Island Health's Dr Ramm Hering, Physician Lead Primary Care Capacity Building and Addictions Medicine, and Addiction Medicine Education Lead Amanda Chapman and earn up to one Mainpro+ credit. 

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RSVP here

This is a join event by the South Island Division of Family Practice and Island Health.

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CBT4MD's Coaching Session - for MD Alumni of a CBT Skills Group or CBT course via UBC or the Physician Health Program

Please join Lauren Dake and Trish Snozyk on the last Friday of each month at 8am for a CBT Skills Coaching Session. 

We look forward to creating a safe and supportive space where we can revisit the tools you learned in your CBTSkills course. In some cases, you may be resurrecting your skills – which is totally okay. You’re welcome to come whether you’ve practiced a little, a lot or not at all.  

Come out once a month to connect, to get motivated and to be reminded that you can learn to respond, instead of react to your life!  

Dates: last Friday of each month

Time: 8 am

Access: To receive the calendar invite and Zoom details, please email the Victoria Division at victoria@victoriadivision.ca

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PHP Drop-in and Share: COVID-19 Physician Peer Support Sessions

Date: every Wednesday

Time: 12:00-1:00 pm (PST)

During this challenging time, physicians are working hard to care for patients, their families and communities. The burden of this responsibility is taking its toll, with increased stress, anxiety, and risk of burnout. Talking to other physicians can help. 

Join your colleagues, Psychiatrist Dr Jennifer Russel, and PHP’s Roxanne Joyce, to talk about the issues and challenges you’re facing. Sessions will focus on peer support not psychiatric care.

Click here for more information or register by emailing peersupport@physicianhealth.com for the link.

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Virtual Mindful Mondays | Monthly

Upcoming Dates: 

Date: 

Time: 8 - 9 pm

Modality: virtual

Take an hour for yourself to slow down, reconnect, and restore.

Join physician colleagues and a skillful facilitator for an hour of mindfulness practice, organized by the South Island Medical Staff Association.

Interested in joining? Please email info@southislandmsa.ca by 5 pm on the day of the session, or log into our member-only area for all the zoom links.

No experience or registration needed – join if you’re interested and available!

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South Island Physicians Walking Group (drop in)

Join the South Island Physicians Walking Group to connect with fellow physicians while getting some exercise at various locations around our region the third Saturday of every month. The groups are organized by the South Island Medical Staff Association’s (SIMSA) Physician Wellness and Social Committee.

Families and dogs welcome!  Please model good COVID-friendly behavior.

The walks are scheduled monthly.

Please bring or wear something YELLOW to identify yourself as a South Island physician…and look for others wearing yellow too!

Upcoming dates:

Date:  – Lone Tree Hill Regional Park

Future Dates: March 11, April 15, May 13, June 10

For future walking groups and other SIMSA events check out their events calendar.

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Addictions Medicine Education Opportunities 

Dates: Various in 2024

Please see attached PDF from Island Health for detailed information on learning opportunities submitted on January 11, 2024. Includes registration, Zoom links and articles of interest. 

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PHSA Course Highlights Pediatric COVID-19 Collection Resources

A Provincial Health Services Authority (PHSA) course covers saline gargle and nasopharyngeal (NP) swab testing, and a presentation on positioning and holding a child for an NP swab.

For more information visit Pediatric COVID-19 Collection Resources or contact learning@cw.bc.ca

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BC Cancer Primary Care Learning Sessions

For primary care professionals practicing in B.C. who are interested in learning more about colorectal, breast, and prostate cancer care. Each interactive module explores the role of primary care providers in supporting patients through their journey, as well a best practices in screening, treatment, and surveillance. 

Location: Online (FREE)

Includes resources and real-life case studies.

Register here

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Pain Foundations for Primary Care Providers

Pain Foundations for Primary Care Providers is an online, self-paced pain science and chronic pain management course for doctors and other health professionals. Offered by Pain BC and provided to doctors with funding from the BC government, the course introduces participants to the experience of chronic pain patients, and addresses pain physiology, assessment strategies, pain management, and safe opioid prescribing. Participants are eligible for up to 15 Mainpro+ credits.

“Pain Foundations for Primary Care Providers.” 12-15 hours (online, self-paced).

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Pearls for Immunization Practice (Webinar)

An online self-learning course for all interested immunization providers. It takes approximately 90 minutes to compete. It is especially useful for those physicians new to immunization practice in BC. This course is also suitable as a refresher course for physicians who already have a theoretical and clinical understanding of immunization practice and would like to update their knowledge.

The course was developed by the British Columbia Immunization Committee Professional Education Working Group and UBC Continuing Professional Development (UBC CPD). 

When: Ongoing

Access the course here

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Online Opioid Self-Assessment Program (Webinar)

This self-assessment module, accredited by both the Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada and the College of Family Physicians of Canada, will enable participants to improve their opioid prescribing practices by engaging with the most current and updated 2017 Canadian Opioid Guideline and literature. 

This course was designed to meet the educational needs of:

  1. opioid prescribers: physicians, dentists and nurse practitioners;
  2. learners: students, residents and fellows; and
  3. educators, teachers, medical colleges, and professional associations across Canada.

To read more about the program and to register, see here

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Prescribing and supporting Opioid Agonist Treatments (OAT)

Island Health Addiction Medicine Program and BC Centre on Substance Use (BCCSU) are committed to building capacity amongst care providers to prescribe and support patients in accessing Opioid Agonist Treatments (OAT). Funding is currently available to access BCCSU Addiction Courses (POATS-P or ACTOC). If you are an MD, NP, or Resident interested in accessing training to become an OAT prescriber and/or interested in expanding your OAT knowledge please complete and email this form to leslie.nerheim@islandhealth.ca

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The listing of an event is not a recommendation or endorsement by the Victoria Division of Family Practice.