The Joint Collaborative Committees (JCCs) are pleased to announce the creation of a new event called the JCC Conference in Fall 2025. This dynamic new event will combine the Family Practice Services Committee Summit, the Specialist Services Committee Summit, and the JCC Showcase, featuring presentations from FPSC, SSC, the Shared Care Committee (SCC), and the Joint Standing Committee on Rural Issues (JSC). Attendees will be able to register for one or two days, depending on their needs and schedule.

Online registration will open in July.

Details:

Date: October 6 & 7, 2025

• Family Practice Services Committee (FPSC) Summit
• Specialist Services Committee (SSC) Summit
• Joint Collaborative Committees (JCC) Showcase (formerly JCC Pre-Forum)

Venue: Sheraton Vancouver Wall Centre – 1000 Burrard St, Vancouver, BC

What is the JCC Conference?

The JCC Conference is designed to share the successes and challenges faced in JCC programs and quality improvement initiatives, with the goal of inspiring participants to become involved or support ongoing improvements in health care.

This will be an exciting event to inspire new ideas, foster collaboration, and promote ongoing advancements in health care. Join us as we share insights, spark conversations, and create a professional and engaging environment for all!

Funding and support from all the Joint Collaborative Committees enables programs and initiatives such as the Rural Coordination Centre of BC, Divisions of Family Practice, Facility Engagement, Physician Quality Improvement, Shared Care Projects and Communities of Practice, Practice Support Program and Doctors Technology Office to enhance patient care and improve the professional satisfaction of doctors in BC.

October 6^th Agenda – FPSC Summit & SSC Summit

The FPSC Summit and the SSC Summit will be hosted simultaneously. Agendas are currently being developed. We look forward to sharing more information with you.

October 7^th Agenda – JCC Showcase

The JCC Showcase agenda is currently being developed. We look forward to sharing more information with you.

Keynote Speaker(s)

To be determined.

Call for abstracts has closed.

Thank you for submitting your abstracts for the 2025 JCC Showcase (October 7), the FPSC Summit or the SSC Summit (October 6).

The JCC Conference Steering Committee is reviewing the submitted abstracts and will communicate with all applicants by July 15, 2025.

What funding is available to physicians for reimbursements of related costs?

Through the JCCs, practicing BC physicians who attend the JCC Conference will receive the following support:

Registration: The JCCs will cover the cost of all registration fees. No payment will be required during the registration process, but please note, there will be limited spots available.

Sessional Time: Attendees will be eligible for sessional payment for attending the JCC Conference up to a maximum of seven (7) hours per day. Details on how to submit your sessional time will be provided closer to the event date.

Travel and Accommodation: The JCCs will cover travel and accommodation expenses in accordance with the JCC Conference Expense Guidelines.

For Divisions of Family Practice Attendees: Funding for participation is covered through each Division’s Collaboration Funding (including in the annual FPSC funding). This covers the costs for one executive director or staff lead and two family doctors to attend two provincial events per year. All expenses and sessional payments for the JCC Conference and FPSC Summit should be billed directly to your Division for reimbursement.