Our annual Welcome and Thank You Evening on April 30th, 2026 brought together nearly 80 Victoria-area medical staff for a time of collegial conversation and warm words. Welcoming a record number of new physicians was a particular highlight, with genuine thanks also shared with the retiring physicians who attended. The […]
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Friday, June 6th was Socks for Docs Day, a chance to show off your fabulous knitwear and spark conversations about physicians’ mental health. Huge thanks to those who sent in photos and supported the day – from psychiatry to surgery, hospitalists to Hospice, your feet looked GOOD! Remember: Mental health […]
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A new session has been planned for RJH: Monday, June 15th from 17.00 – 20.30 at RJH in PCC 150 Details and registration steps can be found via the Violence Prevention Training Homepage.
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What? With support from the Physician Health Program, the South Island MSA is serving as BC’s pilot community for the WellDoc Canada Physician Wellness Measurement Survey. This is a 15-minute survey that is designed to 1) gauge burnout, 2) identify drivers of poor physician wellness, and 3) identify possible strategies to […]
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Our inaugural Multicultural Mixer was a wonderful way to bring together physician families to celebrate their cultures, traditions, and food. We were delighted and honoured to learn from colleagues about their Malaysian, Indian, Persian, Jewish, Mauritian, Korean, Norwegian, English, Jamaican, and Chinese cultures. Between the delicious food, the thoughtful and […]
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Looking for a way to get your blood pumping? Are you low on your ‘stairwell high five’ quota? Join the November Physicians’ Stair Climbing Challenge at RJH and VGH! Let us know you’re ready to step up to the challenge. Keep track of the number of flights (up or down) […]
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Do you want to learn how to make a meaningful difference in your colleagues’ lives, develop your communication skills, and help foster a culture of caring? Get trained as a peer supporter and join the Greater Victoria Peer Support Program! The program provides short-term, one-on-one peer support. Our peer supporters […]
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In March 2024, the South Island Medical Staff Association, Victoria Division of Family Practice, South Island Division of Family Practice, and the Saanich Peninsula Physicians Society joined forces to host our Healthcare Rx event. Participants were invited to fill in the blanks about joy in medicine. Here are a few […]
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Yet another glorious early summer evening in Victoria played host to our annual recognition event, designed to Welcome the eight new physicians in attendance, Thank the three retiring colleagues who joined, and celebrate the medical community as a whole. With more than 60 physicians and their partners in attendance, the […]
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If you’ve ever attended one of our Mindful Monday sessions, you know they’re pretty great: An hour of mindfulness led by a physician for physicians. We’re looking for new leaders to join our team! The commitment is low but impactful: 1 hour of your time every two months or so. […]
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