Category Archives: News

Ahead of BC Family Doctor Day on May 19, we are excited to announce the recipients of this year’s BCCFP annual awards! We received a record number of nominations this year, with … Read More

May 19 is BC Family Doctor Day! This is an annual opportunity to recognize the work of more than 6,000 family doctors who practise in communities across our province. Do you have … Read More

We’re excited to share that May 19 has once again been proclaimed as BC Family Doctor Day! We know it’s been a hard past year for family physicians as you have … Read More

Family physicians are highly trained specialists with a unique and irreplaceable skillset. This is true no matter their practice setting. The BCCFP and BC Family Doctors are coming together to let … Read More

We are excited to introduce you to the CFPC’s new online learning platform for family physicians. CFPCLearn provides a wide range of Mainpro+® certified continuing professional development activities combined with … Read More

The provincial 24/7 Addiction Medicine Clinician Support Line is now available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, 365 days a year, by calling 778-945-7619. The  line is staffed … Read More

We met with Alex MacDonald, Senior Ministerial Advisor to the Minister of Health, on Wednesday to let government know about the unique role and value of family physicians in British … Read More

The Rural Coordination Centre of BC (RCCbc) is currently offering two grants related to rural health. The application deadline for these grants is April 30, 2021. Rural Physician Research Grants … Read More

It’s the final week to celebrate an amazing family physician or family medicine resident with a BCCFP annual award nomination. We want to hear about your colleagues who show outstanding leadership (formal or non-formal); … Read More

You may have noticed a new cover star on our website homepage! Dr. Alexa Lesperance is a PGY1 family medicine resident in the UBC Indigenous Vancouver site program. Dr. Lesperance … Read More

High Ferritin – Investigation and Management: Open for External Review until March 31, 2021 This guideline is a revision of the 2013 guideline HFE-Associated Hereditary Hemochromatosis Investigations and Management. The … Read More

UBC medical students made the most of their opportunity to chat with experienced family physicians at our first Dinner With Docs event of the year on Tuesday evening. Attendee Erin Flanagan said, … Read More

Virtual Care in the Patient’s Medical Home spells out the role of virtual care as a pathway for patients to access comprehensive and continuous care through family practices that complements rather … Read More

Dr. Aaron Jattan of the University of Manitoba Department of Family Medicine is conducting a study titled, “Is variation in clinical and non-clinical work protective against burnout for Canadian Family … Read More

The BC Rural Health Conference is more than just CME. It’s about connecting rurally-based colleagues and fostering community and collaboration. The event, hosted by RCCbc, will be held online this … Read More

The Foundation for Advancing Family Medicine is accepting applications for the following continuing professional development (CPD) grants until March 16. The Daniel Glazier CPD Grant in Adolescent Mental Health and … Read More

During the pandemic, many preventative and screening procedures have taken a backseat to the crisis at hand. One of those areas is cervical cancer prevention, screening, and treatment. The Federation … Read More

Do you know a family physician who brightens your day and exemplifies great care? It’s time to celebrate them with a nomination for a BCCFP award! Whether your colleague is known … Read More

The CMA Foundation and the Foundation for Advancing Family Medicine (FAFM) have come together to support family physicians in their efforts to respond to the COVID-19 pandemic. The result is … Read More

BC Cancer Cervix Screening recently implemented new processes that will improve access to cervix screening follow-up, and empower patients to take an active role in protecting their health. More than … Read More

Black Physicians of Canada is excited to announce its first biannual Black Physician and Trainee Summit on February 28 from 10:00 am to 1:00 pm PST. The keynote speaker is … Read More

We are now on Instagram! Follow us at @bccollegeoffamilyphysicians We look forward to sharing stories from members around the province. We’ll be celebrating your work, highlighting the value of family … Read More

Do you know a family physician who brightens your day and exemplifies great care? It’s time to celebrate them with a nomination for a BCCFP award! Whether your colleague is known … Read More

Team Up! Team-Based Primary & Community Care in Action aims to connect individuals and teams, identify tools to apply to current work underway and share experiences in team-based care across … Read More

A new e-learning course about COVID-19 is now available from the CFPC. This interactive course is designed for busy family physicians and includes five modules that cover a range of … Read More

The CFPC will be hosting a live webinar on Tuesday, January 12 at 9:00 am PST to provide family physicians with an update on the COVID-19 vaccine. Tune in for … Read More

On behalf of the BCCFP Board and staff, we wish you and your loved ones a happy and healthy holiday season. Thank you to family physicians for your incredible work … Read More

Research shows that kids and adults who spend more time in nature are happier and healthier. Launched on November 30, the BC Parks Foundation PaRx program is Canada’s first national, … Read More

Many of you took the time to reflect on 2020 and nominate family physician colleagues who went above and beyond this year. Thank you to all who submitted nominations for … Read More

The Public Health Agency of Canada (PHAC) is looking to learn more about the needs of health care providers for professional and patient resources on COVID-19 vaccines, and prioritize their … Read More

Researchers at the University of British Columbia are looking to address the need to enhance concussion care in the province of B.C. They are hoping to engage with family physicians … Read More

Yesterday, the report In Plain Sight: Addressing Indigenous-specific Racism and Discrimination in B.C. Health Care was released by BC Minister of Health Adrian Dix and independent reviewer Dr. Mary Ellen Turpel-Lafond (Aki-Kwe). … Read More

Assessment and Management of Obstructive Sleep Apnea (OSA) in Adults: Open for External Review until January 1, 2021 This guideline applies to adult patients with suspected obstructive sleep apnea. A … Read More

To commemorate World AIDS Day, the Public Health Agency of Canada invites you to World AIDS Day 2020: The Experience Dialogues. The event will highlight and unite he diverse experiences … Read More

BC Cancer Cervix Screening is implementing significant program updates on December 7, 2020 that have an impact on primary care: New Facilitated Referral Process The program is implementing a facilitated … Read More

As the year draws to a close, this is the perfect time to recognize a colleague who has inspired you, supported their community or achieved something amazing this year. It … Read More

On November 14, we hosted our 2020 Medical Student and Resident Conference – entirely virtual for the first time ever. A huge thank you to the 100+ students and residents … Read More

The Power of Coaching: Sustaining Team-Based Care Tuesday, November 17, 2020 | 1200 – 1300 PST | Zoom Register now Rolling Up Your Sleeves: Practical Tools for Virtual Team-Based Care … Read More

The College of Family Physicians of Canada (CFPC) is pleased to release the CanMEDS–Family Medicine Indigenous Health Supplement. It outlines Indigenous-specific considerations relevant to all areas of physicians’ professional activity, from … Read More

Next week is National Pain Awareness Week. More than 7 million Canadians live with chronic pain, stemming from underlying health conditions or existing as a condition in and of itself. … Read More

The 2021 Family Medicine Conference will take place over two half-days on Friday, October 22 and Saturday, October 23. Stay tuned for more details about super early bird conference rates. … Read More

BC Family Doctors has secured two new temporary fee codes that can be billed for influenza and pneumococcal immunizations in adults. Both are effective for dates of service on October 1 … Read More

The British Columbia Psychological Association (BCPA) provides valuable new online resources to support mental health. These resources can be shared with your patients, as well as support you in your … Read More

Ahead of the 2020 provincial election this Saturday, October 24, we have prepared the 2020 Provincial Election Primary Care Report Card to support our members and the public in evaluating the major party … Read More

This year’s Family Medicine Conference (FMC) took place on Friday, October 9, 2020 as a full-day, online event. Thank you to everyone who attended. Materials from the day, including presentation slides, can be … Read More

Today’s Annual General Meeting (AGM), held via video conference, updated members on the highlights of the BCCFP’s work in 2019/20 and introduced the BCCFP Directors that will serve you in … Read More

There’s still time to register for the Family Medicine Conference on Friday, October 9! This is our first-ever virtual, full-day event. Read about the full conference lineup, including diverse plenary … Read More

BCCFP President Dr. Jeanette Boyd spoke to CBC Vancouver about the importance of flu shot accessibility this year. She emphasized that most family physicians will be offering safe access to … Read More

The Primary Care Prostate Cancer Guideline, produced in partnership by BC Cancers’ Family Practice Oncology Network and the BC Guidelines & Protocols Advisory Committee, is now published in two parts … Read More

The Rural Coordination Centre of BC (RCCbc) is seeking rural providers’ insights to guide the development of the Real Time Virtual Support Pathways Education Program. Your perspective will enable RCCbc … Read More

There’s still time to register for the Family Medicine Conference on Friday, October 9! This is our first-ever virtual, full-day event. Read about the full conference lineup, including diverse plenary … Read More

Ahead of next Friday’s Family Medicine Conference and Annual General Meeting (AGM), we are pleased to provide the 2019/2020 BCCFP Annual Report. This Annual Report reflects our ongoing theme: My … Read More

Tomorrow, September 30, is Orange Shirt Day. On this day, we commemorate the residential school experience, witness the healing journey of survivors and their families, and commit to the ongoing … Read More

There are just two weeks left to register for the 2020 Family Medicine Conference: Together Towards a Better Future! Read about the full conference lineup, including diverse plenary and breakout sessions. This … Read More

The 2020 Family Medicine Conference: Together Towards a Better Future will be held on Friday, October 9. Read about the full conference lineup, including diverse plenary and breakout sessions to support … Read More

The BC College of Family Physicians (BCCFP) is governed by an elected Board of thirteen Directors. BCCFP members are responsible for electing the Board of Directors and there are three … Read More

NEW: Register for the Family Medicine Conference (FMC) and get access to our exclusive bonus webinar: Canadian Adult Obesity Clinical Practice Guidelines Updates with Dr. Ali Zentner on Wednesday, September 16 at 6:00 pm PDT. Once you have … Read More

The Climate Emergency: Diagnosis and Management This new virtual CPD opportunity focusing on climate emergency is hosted by The Canadian Association of Physicians for the Environment (CAPE). This full-day event … Read More

A new virtual support initiative is enabling rural healthcare providers to deliver timely patient-centred care closer to home.  Real-Time Virtual Support (RTVS) pathways provide physicians, nurse practitioners, and nurses in rural, remote, and First Nations … Read More

Black Physicians of Canada is a steadily evolving and growing inclusive, diverse and national non-profit organization focused on addressing the unique challenges and needs of Black physicians, physicians-in-training and patients, helping combat anti-Black racism, … Read More

The complete brochure for the 2020 Family Medicine Conference: Together Towards a Better Future is now available. Read about the full conference lineup, including diverse plenary and breakout sessions to support you in … Read More

Attention to the social determinants of health (SDH) is integral to population health and family medicine. In 2019, the BCCFP awarded eight one-time grants of $5,000 to enable members to … Read More

REGISTER NOW. We are excited to share our lineup for the 2020 Family Medicine Conference: Together Towards a Better Future. Online registration is now open. This year’s conference explores how we … Read More

Do you have ideas on how to support family practice in BC? We are now accepting nominations to the BCCFP Board of Directors. We are looking for Board members who … Read More

The Alberta College of Family Physicians’ PEIP Conference highlights clinically relevant primary care topics that combine evidence, experience, and patient values that is free of industry bias. The conference is … Read More

We know the coming months will be challenging for most people – in particular, for those populations who are most vulnerable to the effects of COVID-19 or who are marginalized … Read More

The Canadian Foundation for Healthcare Improvement (CFHI) has recently partnered with Ideate Group to support a limited number of small primary care sites make practice changes for better frailty detection … Read More

REGISTER NOW. We are excited to announce our lineup for the 2020 Family Medicine Conference: Together Towards a Better Future. Online registration is now open. Dr. Mamta Gautam, MD, MBA, … Read More

Do you have ideas on how to support family practice in BC? We are now accepting nominations to the BCCFP Board of Directors. We are looking for Board members who … Read More

MRI Prioritization and CT Prioritization Guidelines: Open for External Review until August 14, 2020 These guidelines summarize suggested wait times for common indications where MRI or CT are the recommended … Read More

Date: Wednesday, July 22, 9:00 a.m. to 10:00 a.m. (PST) Host: Dr. Ivy Oandasan Presenters: Drs. Aimée-Angélique Bouka, Sarah Funnell, and Amy Tan YouTube: www.youtube.com/watch?v=u5NHp4mUupM Facebook: www.facebook.com/CFPC.CMFC/videos/809600782907734/ Join this CFPC webinar for a panel … Read More

Mark your calendar! This year’s Family Medicine Conference will take place Friday, October 9, 2020 as a full-day, online event. The conference will include plenary sessions on a diverse range of … Read More

We would like to wish a very happy Canada Day to our members! Canada Day is an opportunity to celebrate the wonderfully diverse peoples and cultures that make up our … Read More

Date: June 18, 2020 at 9 a.m. (PST) Presenters: Dr. Tina Korownyk, Dr. Guylène Thériault, and Dr. Kimberly Wintemute Facebook: www.facebook.com/CFPC.CMFC/videos/3540026336027139/ YouTube: www.youtube.com/watch?v=flEG-zz53T8 The COVID-19 pandemic has seen family physicians shift to more virtual … Read More

To help support its expansion, the Canadian Medical Association (CMA), the Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada and the College of Family Physicians of Canada (CFPC) are launching … Read More

The paid advertising portion of our My Family Doctor Cares public campaign has now come to a close. My Family Doctor Cares launched in January as a province-wide awareness and advocacy campaign … Read More

BC’s Office of the Human Rights Commissioner invites you to attend their virtual regional conversations. These conversations are an opportunity for you to learn more about BC’s Office of the … Read More

In Canada, Indigenous people and people of colour are negatively impacted by systemic inequities in social inclusion, personal health, and access to and quality of health and social services. We … Read More

The BCCFP is pleased to recognize a number of new recipients of our College Coin honour, including Provincial Health Officer Dr. Bonnie Henry. Our College Coin honours everyday heroes in … Read More

Doctors of BC has published The Doctor is In: Recommendations for expanding in-person care in community-based physician practices. Prepared by physicians for physicians, the document summarizes and compiles the guidelines from … Read More