In partnership with the MSA, the Emergency Medicine docs at VGH and RJH have started a new award to recognize consultants who go the extra mile in patient care and/or help create a positive collegial environment with their small day to day actions. For lack of creativity, it’s called the […]
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Furnished Oak Bay three bedroom immaculate house with fully renovated bathroom, and additional full ground floor suite. Garage and garden. Nearby shopping and schools, close to the beach and public transit. Suitable for medical family and rental during residency training. Monthly rent does not include utilities. For further details, please […]
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From Island Health: “The Credentialing and Privileging team is currently preparing for the 2023 reapplication process. To ensure you receive vital information such as an individualized link for completing your reappointment application, the Credentialing and Privileging team requires your most current preferred email. If you have changed your preferred email, […]
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The Victoria Hospitals Foundation annual signature gala, Visions, is returning for its 30th anniversary. Over its 29 year history, Visions has raised more than $9.6 million, funding urgently needed medical equipment at Royal Jubilee (RJH), Victoria General (VGH), and Gorge Road (GRH) hospitals. This year, the exclusive event will be […]
Read moreYour hard work, talent, and commitment to our hospitals deserves recognition. Please join us on September 15 to celebrate another tremendous year of dedication to our hospitals and the philanthropic contributions of our Victoria Hospitals Foundation donors. Physicians from Royal Jubilee, Victoria General, and Gorge Road hospitals are invited to […]
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The Victoria Medical Society has been a cornerstone of the Greater Victoria medical community for 127 years. Annual events include the Listerian Oration and the Medical Student Welcome Dinner. Their current executive team consists of 4 Family Physicians and 1 Specialist Physician. They’re keen to have greater Specialist representation! For […]
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Each year, the Victoria Basic Clinical Year Residency Program recognizes outstanding clinical preceptors through the BCY Preceptor Honour Roll. I’m delighted to share this year’s honourees: Dr. Derek Paradiso-Shaw (Anesthesia) Dr. Grant McIntyre (ICU) Dr. Jennifer Balfour (Pediatrics) Dr. Mark Vu (Anesthesia) Dr. Matt Carere (Emergency) Dr. Brad Williamson (Psychiatry) […]
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We were delighted to welcome Angela Wignall and Matthew Miller, co-founders of Island Health’s Innovation Lab to our Virtual Doctors’ Lounge in early February. Here’s a quick summary of what they shared: What is the Innovation Lab? As defined on their webpage, the Innovation Lab “exists to explore and extend […]
Read moreGood news deserves to be amplified. Warm congratulations and thanks to the most recent Victoria Hospitals Foundations Caring Spirit Award recipients at RJH and VGH: Simon Robinson Chris Franco Elizabeth Swiggum Alison Ross Jill Kelly Brian McArdle Lynne Fedoruk Michael Perchinsky Ian Fleetwood Edward Moss Jacqueline Pierce John Cooper Kirstin […]
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Island Health medical students’ ER experience improved with EHR change suggested by physicians Medical students in some of Island Health’s busiest emergency departments are now able to practice their documenting skills with electronic clinical documentation, thanks to a recommendation from three ER physicians who advocated for a change to the […]
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