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Locum Connect - Greater Victoria & Salt Spring Island

Ongoing

Locum Connect is a new service helping family physicians find flexible, longitudinal locum opportunities across Greater Victoria and Salt Spring Island.

The platform connects locums with host physicians and clinics in one easy-to-use hub. Each posting clearly outlines expectations, remuneration, host panel size, and flexibility so you can make informed decisions before committing. Whether you're exploring different practice settings, transitioning into community practice, or curious about living and working on Vancouver Island, Locum Connect lets you find opportunities that fit your schedule and goals.

Survey for Doctors and Nurse Practitioners

Employment and Social Development Canada (ESDC) is evaluating the EI Family Caregiver and Compassionate Care Benefits and is seeking input from physicians and nurse practitioners.

The survey takes 10-15 minutes and focuses on the medical certificate requirement that providers must complete when a patient is critically ill, injured, or in need of end-of-life care, a necessary step for caregivers applying for EI benefits.

Participation is voluntary and the survey is open June to October 2026.

Retrieval Medicine for Rural Clinicians (RM-RC) Accepting Applications

Ongoing

Applications are open for Retrieval Medicine for Rural Clinicians (RM-RC), a new, free program for rural clinicians passionate about patient transport. Build critical communication, team leadership, and transport medicine skills alongside experienced rural and specialist clinicians, and join a network of peers working to improve care in their regions. Funding for travel and accommodation is available to a limited number of participants.

Webinar: Allergen Immunotherapy 101 - What Primary Care Providers Need to Know

August 26, 2026

Join Dr. Alan Kaplan for a 45-minute online session on managing allergic rhinitis in primary care — including when to consider allergen immunotherapy (AIT) for patients with persistent symptoms and limited access to allergists. The session includes a patient case example and live Q&A.

CME Accredited free online Courses for Family Doctors - Treating your patients with Spinal Cord Injury

Until November 30, 2026

Created by expert physiatrists and backed by evidence, the Spinal Cord Injury Research Evidence (SCIRE) team partnered with SCI-BC and the UBC Department Family of Practice to create four 1-hour courses that give you the info you need on Bladder Management, Skin Health, Blood Pressure Irregularities, and Cardiovascular Health in people with SCI.

Online and presented in short video form, you can earn your CME credits (MainPro+ 1.0 for each 1-hour course) at your own pace and schedule for free.

Pharmacotherapy for Obesity Management: Accredited Course

Until December 31, 2026

This is a self-paced, accredited online program ($149) that walks clinicians through the latest Obesity Canada guidelines on pharmacologic treatments for adult obesity. Across multiple modules, participants learn how to apply evidence-based decision-making to initiate and adjust pharmacotherapy based on individual patient needs.

The program is worth up to 4 Mainpro+ credits for family physicians, 4 Section 3 Self-Assessment hours for Royal College specialists, and 4 continuing education hours for all other health professionals.

Online Course: Down Syndrome for Medical Professionals

Until December 31, 2026

Individuals with Down syndrome have a higher risk of many different health issues throughout life. This online, self-paced course provides an overview of medical care for people with Down syndrome throughout the lifespan, beginning with diagnosis. This course delivers expertise from some of North America's leading Down syndrome specialists including Dr. Marilyn Bull, Dr. Peter Bulova, Dr. Jonathan Santoro, Dr. Eileen Quinn, Dr. Elizabeth Head, Dr. Brian Chicoine, Dr. Brian Skotko, and Dr. Aven Poynter, along with the professional team of the Down Syndrome Resource Foundation (Burnaby, BC).

This activity has been certified by the College of Family Physicians of Canada for up to 2 Mainpro+ credits.

Addressing Online Health Misinformation online module

Until December 31, 2026

This free 30-minute eLearning module from TransCare BC is designed for health care providers who want to better navigate the complex online information landscape. The course covers how misinformation is created and spread, how to evaluate the credibility of health information, and practical strategies for addressing misinformation with patients and communities. No prerequisites required.

Virtual Care Directory & Chronic Illness Care Navigation Hub

Ongoing

The Woods Counselling Co. has created two free, non-commercial online tools to support patients living with chronic pain and complex chronic illness, including POTS, MCAS, ME/CFS, and Long COVID. The Virtual Care Directory for Chronic Pain & Illness in Canada helps patients find virtual care providers experienced with these conditions, while the Chronic Illness Care Navigation Hub offers plain-language guidance for patients and families navigating these often-overlapping conditions.

Both resources are web-based, free to use, and available anytime, no login or cost required. They're designed to support family physicians as referral and navigation tools for complex chronic conditions.