August 2026 Newsletter

Nominations for the 2027 BC Rural Health Awards are open until October 23, 2026. The awards recognize rural physicians, residents, and communities whose leadership, service, and commitment are helping to improve the health of people and communities in rural BC.

EMR Skill Building Sessions are hour-long virtual learning sessions that help family physicians, medical office assistants (MOAs), nurse practitioners (NPs), and other practice team members expand their expertise in using their Electronic Medical Record (EMR). How to attend Register for the mailing list to receive an invite to upcoming sessions for your EMR. Doctors of BC currently offers sessions for: Med Access OSCAR Intrahealth Profile

The Physician Leadership Scholarship Program is now accepting applications. Planning ahead? Applications are accepted for learning activities taking place within the next six months, provided they include clear learning objectives. The Physician Leadership Scholarship Program (PLSP) provides funding for courses, conferences, coaching programs, and Master's programs for physicians. The program focuses on: Developing the skills needed by future physician leaders Helping exist

An interactive virtual workshop, spread over two half -day sessions, designed to equip participants with the skills needed to lead successful QI projects. 📅November 26 and 26,2026 ⏱️12:30pm to 4:00pm 📍Virtual Topics Covered Include: Introduction to QI in HealthCare Indigenous Cultural Safety Intro to Model for Improvement Ideas for Change Data Measures Understanding the System Accredited by UBC CPD up to 6.20 Mainpro+ Credits*

A pilot initiative running until March 12, 2028 Do you have patients who are temporarily off work due to injury or illness? If so, the Reducing Poverty Initiative may be able to help! What we do: • Provide a Certified Disability Management Professional (CDMP) who works with your patient to create a custom return-to-work plan and provides ongoing assistance • Help your patients transition back to work with access to fully funded treatment where appropriate • Offer supplemental

Join this practical six-session series for physicians and medical learners at any stage of training or practice, presented by the Physician Health Program through Doctors of BC. The series focuses on strengthening the executive function skills that support attention, focus, prioritization, time management, and follow-through—skills that are essential to both clinical work and life. Each 90-minute session offers practical tools you can test during the week, with the goal of he

UBC CPD is hosting a webinar on Androgen Deprivation Therapy in Prostate Cancer: Mitigating Treatment-Related Toxicities and Addressing Questions on Testosterone Therapy and Prostate Cancer Risk on Thursday, 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 practice, including therapy options, risk factors and resources to support p

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 supports in one convenient location. Created in response to physician feedback that wellness resources were often difficult to find, the Hub makes it easier to quickly access supports for physician well-being. You can access it directly from the Pathways homepage or through the Resourc

Creekside Health is opening in Squamish — you'll be able to find them in the Spectacle Building on Tantalus Road. Their family doctors are accepting new patients: Dr. Alastair Todd Dr. Danielle Lewis Dr. Lukie Smith Dr. Paulina Gasiorowska Dr. Gurpreet Johal — alongside their integrative team offering massage, acupuncture. They'll also be running a walk-in clinic with same-day access, all bookable online — no waiting in line. Bookings go live August 10.