Events Calendar
The South Island MSA is currently working on a slate of events focusing on physician wellness, networking, and other matters of interest to the members. If you have suggestions, please let us know at info@southislandmsa.ca.

Upcoming Events
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Friday Fun Walk – VGH
Friday, August 19, 202212:00pm - 1:00pm
Meet in the Doctor's Lounge at VGH every Friday...
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Friday Fun Walk – RJH
Friday, August 19, 202212:00pm - 1:00pm
Meet in the Doctor’s Lounge at RJH every Friday at 12:00pm f...
19
Doctors of BC – Human Safety Optimization Training
Friday, August 19, 20225:30pm - 7:30pm
BC’s physicians are increasingly facing concerns about safety – including threats of physical vi...
21
South Island Physicians’ Walking Group – Witty’s Lagoon Regional Park
Sunday, August 21, 202210:00am - 11:30am
It’s always great to get outside – so here’s a chance to connect with fellow physicians and ge...
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Friday Fun Walk – RJH
Friday, August 26, 202212:00pm - 1:00pm
Meet in the Doctor’s Lounge at RJH every Friday at 12:00pm f...
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Friday Fun Walk – VGH
Friday, August 26, 202212:00pm - 1:00pm
Meet in the Doctor's Lounge at VGH every Friday...
02
Friday Fun Walk – VGH
Friday, September 2, 202212:00pm - 1:00pm
Meet in the Doctor's Lounge at VGH every Friday...
02
Friday Fun Walk – RJH
Friday, September 2, 202212:00pm - 1:00pm
Meet in the Doctor’s Lounge at RJH every Friday at 12:00pm f...
06
Engagement Project Proposals due at 17.00!
Tuesday, September 6, 20225:00pm - 5:00pm
We’re accepting proposals for Engagement Projects that bring together physicians (preferably cross...
09
Friday Fun Walk – RJH
Friday, September 9, 202212:00pm - 1:00pm
Meet in the Doctor’s Lounge at RJH every Friday at 12:00pm f...
09
Friday Fun Walk – VGH
Friday, September 9, 202212:00pm - 1:00pm
Meet in the Doctor's Lounge at VGH every Friday...
10
Our Place Hungry Hearts Gala
Saturday, September 10, 20226:00pm - 9:00pm
Join many of Victoria’s top chefs for the 8th anniversary of Hungry Hearts at the glamourous Delta...
11
4th Annual South Island Physicians’ Family BBQ
Sunday, September 11, 202212:00pm - 4:00pm
We're so excited to join with our local partners to bring you another fantastic Family BBQ! Come ...
13
Schwartz Rounds
Tuesday, September 13, 202212:00pm - 1:00pm
Schwartz Rounds offer a safe and confidential forum for health-care workers to talk about the emotio...
16
Friday Fun Walk – VGH
Friday, September 16, 202212:00pm - 1:00pm
Meet in the Doctor's Lounge at VGH every Friday...
16
Friday Fun Walk – RJH
Friday, September 16, 202212:00pm - 1:00pm
Meet in the Doctor’s Lounge at RJH every Friday at 12:00pm f...
17
South Island Physicians’ Walking Group – John Dean Provincial Park
Saturday, September 17, 20221:00pm - 2:30pm
It’s always great to get outside – so here’s a chance to connect with fellow physicians and ge...
19
South Island MSA Quarterly Meeting
Monday, September 19, 20226:00pm - 7:30pm
Join colleagues and medical leaders to discuss issues of the day! Email us at
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Friday Fun Walk – RJH
Friday, September 23, 202212:00pm - 1:00pm
Meet in the Doctor’s Lounge at RJH every Friday at 12:00pm f...
23
Friday Fun Walk – VGH
Friday, September 23, 202212:00pm - 1:00pm
Meet in the Doctor's Lounge at VGH every Friday...
27
Physician Psychological Safety Webinar #3 – Reaching out to Colleagues in Distress
Tuesday, September 27, 20225:30pm - 6:30pm
Please join Dr. Mamta Gautam, MD, MBA, FRCPC, CPDC, CCPE, CPE psychiatrist at The Ottawa Hospital, i...
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Friday Fun Walk – VGH
Friday, September 30, 202212:00pm - 1:00pm
Meet in the Doctor's Lounge at VGH every Friday...
30
Friday Fun Walk – RJH
Friday, September 30, 202212:00pm - 1:00pm
Meet in the Doctor’s Lounge at RJH every Friday at 12:00pm f...
03
South Island FEI Working Group Meeting
Monday, October 3, 20226:00pm - 7:30pm
Our Working Group will meet to discuss engagement project proposals, FEI status, and issues of the d...
05
Virtual Doctors’ Lounge Meetup with Dr. Ramneek Dosanjh
Wednesday, October 5, 20225:00pm - 6:00pm
Join us as we recreate the collegiality and conversation of the Doctors’ Lounge online. Meet new ...
11
Schwartz Rounds
Tuesday, October 11, 202212:00pm - 1:00pm
Schwartz Rounds offer a safe and confidential forum for health-care workers to talk about the emotio...
16
South Island Physicians’ Walking Group – Holmes Peak (Gowlland Tod Provincial Park)
Sunday, October 16, 20221:00pm - 2:30pm
It’s always great to get outside – so here’s a chance to connect with fellow physicians and ge...
18
2022 Speakers’ Series – “Quit Multiplying by Zero” with Dr. Mamta Gautam
Tuesday, October 18, 20226:00pm - 7:30pm
The South Island MSA, Victoria Division of Family Practice, South Island Division of Family Practice...
25
Physician Psychological Safety Webinar #4 – Giving and Receiving Effective Feedback
Tuesday, October 25, 20225:30pm - 6:30pm
Please join Dr. Mamta Gautam, MD, MBA, FRCPC, CPDC, CCPE, CPE psychiatrist at The Ottawa Hospital, i...
26
Save the Date! Special General Meeting on IHealth
Wednesday, October 26, 20225:30pm - 8:30pm
We're planning a focused discussion with the IHealth team on the Spring 2022 CPOE Activation. They...
02
Save the Date! Celebrating Victoria Physicians of the Past
Wednesday, November 2, 20226:30pm - 7:30pm
We're putting together a special event on the Day of the Dead: A "holiday of joyful celebration......
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to Nov 05
Infectious Diseases Update 2022
Fri, Nov 4, 2022 - Sat, Nov 5, 2022Hot Topics & What’s New - A Virtual Conference Accreditation: This Gro...
18
Doctors of BC – Human Safety Optimization Training
Friday, November 18, 20227:00am - 9:00am
BC’s physicians are increasingly facing concerns about safety – including threats of physical vi...
19
South Island Physicians’ Walking Group – Francis/King Regional Park (Centennial Trail)
Saturday, November 19, 202210:00am - 11:30am
It’s always great to get outside – so here’s a chance to connect with fellow physicians and ge...
22
Physician Psychological Safety Webinar #5 – Achieving Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion
Tuesday, November 22, 20225:30pm - 6:30pm
Please join Dr. Mamta Gautam, MD, MBA, FRCPC, CPDC, CCPE, CPE psychiatrist at The Ottawa Hospital, i...
22
South Island MSA, South Island FEI Society, Victoria Medical Society AGMs
Tuesday, November 22, 20226:00pm - 8:30pm
Join colleagues and medical leaders to review the year that has been, consider the year ahead, and c...
18
South Island Physicians’ Walking Group – Durrance Lake
Sunday, December 18, 20221:00pm - 2:30pm
It’s always great to get outside – so here’s a chance to connect with fellow physicians and ge...