Registration is now open for CAMAP’s free virtual MAiD Curriculum Fall sessions, running from September to November 2025. Open to physicians, NPs, residents, and NP students, these expert-led sessions offer practical, case-based learning to support MAiD practice across Canada. 

We’ve heard your concerns about delays in referring pregnant patients and the need for maternity-experienced family physicians for guidance. We're excited to announce new session dates with Dr. Jen Meisner! 

We’re pleased to welcome Dr. Toye Oyelese and Dr. Rob Williams to the Division’s Board of Directors. Both will officially join at the September 9 AGM, bringing leadership experience and a strong commitment to advancing family practice in the Central Okanagan.

Dr. Dawson’s clinic is offering a variety of medical equipment at significantly reduced prices, with many items listed at 50% or less of their original cost. Practices interested in purchasing Dr. Dawson’s equipment can contact Tammy Rittich directly, while those interested in selling their own equipment can reach out to admin@codivision.ca.

Don’t miss this year’s AGM on September 9, featuring Division updates and a keynote by Dr. Sienna Bourdon on enhancing urgent access in family practice. Discover practical strategies from her quality improvement project aimed at improving urgent access and reducing emergency department visits.

Pathways now lets physicians send secure, non-urgent messages to other doctors, clinics, and select programs — directly from their profiles. If you'd like to start receiving messages yourself, you can activate the feature with just a few simple steps.

UBC’s Practice Foundations 2025 conference is designed to help new physicians and learners thrive in their early years of practice. Join UBC on Saturday, November 29 in Vancouver for practical sessions, insider tips, and a networking job fair to set you up for long-term success.

Join us for an engaging Professional Development Event featuring Dr. Jessica van der Sloot and the UBC Therapeutics Initiative (TI) team. This session will explore selected Prescribing Portrait and Non-Portrait Topics, with a special focus on key areas including Diabetes Mellitus (DM), Hypertension, and Proton Pump Inhibitors (PPIs). 

Join FPSC on Monday, September 16th for a virtual LTCI Learning Session covering appropriate antipsychotic use in long-term care and strategies to improve workflow for recruitment and retention. This session is open to physicians, nurse practitioners, LTC staff, and health authority representatives.

Join Dr. Holly Prince for a virtual LTCI Learning Series session on Honouring Indigenous Knowledges in Palliative Care, hosted by the Victoria South Island Division. This session takes place Tuesday, September 9 from 5:00–6:30 PM and offers a valuable opportunity to explore culturally grounded approaches to end-of-life care.

The Longitudinal Family Physician (LFP) Payment Model has been updated, with changes effective July 1, 2025, including the extension of the Transition Code process until March 31, 2026. Physicians are encouraged to review the full payment schedule to ensure accurate billing and take note of adjustments to Hospital at Home fees, FPSC network codes, and upcoming submission requirements. 

The Central Okanagan Pain Pathways Project, funded by Shared Care, invites healthcare providers and patients to share their insights to improve chronic pain management. Providers who complete the 10-minute survey are eligible for sessional payment. Your support in encouraging patients to participate is greatly appreciated!

As medical practices increasingly adopt AI tools like large language model scribes, it’s important to consider their environmental impact alongside their clinical benefits. Physicians can play a role in reducing the footprint of AI through thoughtful use, provider inquiries, and advocacy for sustainable practices.

Join Drs. Sarah Lea and Alicia Power on September 3 for a free 60-minute webinar exploring why traditional time management often falls short for women in medicine. The session offers practical strategies to address cognitive overload, invisible labour, and emotional demands contributing to burnout. 

Join us on Tuesday, September 23, 2025, for a Division Climate Action movie night at Bernie’s Supper Club Cinema featuring First We Eat. This inspiring documentary follows one family’s year-long challenge to live entirely on locally sourced food in Canada’s North. 

General pediatric services at Kelowna General Hospital are now fully operational, with day and night coverage available for all pediatric patients as of August 15. New pediatricians and associate physicians have joined the team, strengthening service stability. 

Join us September 25 for an interactive evening on Point-of-Care Ultrasound (PoCUS) in primary care, led by Dr. Greg Costello. Attendees will explore practical applications of PoCUS in everyday care and have the chance to connect with local healthcare professionals.