Our Impact

This year’s theme, Rural health is built in relationships, celebrates the connections that strengthen rural health care throughout Canada. The week highlights the communities, teams, Indigenous knowledge, and shared wisdom that … Continued

The Rural Voices Initiative supports rural, remote, First Nations, and Métis Chartered communities across BC to connect, share knowledge, and act on local health and wellness issues. If your community group has … Continued

Join the BC Rural Health Research Exchange on November 24, 2026. This virtual half-day event features rapid-style presentations focused on current research relating to rural health in British Columbia. Registration … Continued

Nominations are open now until October 23 for the 2027 BC Rural Health Awards, recognizing the people and communities making meaningful contributions to rural health and health care across BC. Nominate a colleague, physician, … Continued

Upcoming events

Sexual Health Conference 2026   
Presented by UBC CPD  
Friday, October 2 and Saturday, October 3 | Register here  

The Family Practice Services Committee (FPSC) is pleased to share that family physicians across the province will continue to have access to the Over-the-Phone Interpretation (OPI) service. 

The Central Okanagan Division of Family Practice and Primary Care Network are supporting the launch of ParentTV: an online platform offering over 2,000 videos and courses on pregnancy, parenting, child development, and youth mental health.

Reflecting on the permanent scars of residential schools  Every September, we are asked to take a moment to pause and reflect on the lasting impacts of residential schools, and the … Continued

Two new patient-centred resources are now available to strengthen our engagement with patient, family and caregiver partners and to recognize the value of their contributions to JCC work.  Developed for … Continued

The Joint Standing Committee on Rural Issues will be reimbursing rural physicians 50% of the Canadian Medical Protective Association’s (CMPA’s) 2025-26 fee that remains after the annual Doctors of BC … Continued

Check out what's happening around BC for family physicians this September.

PAS & EMR Reconciliation Webinar 
Presented by FPSC’s Practice Support Program (PSP) and Ministry of Health Provincial Attachment System (PAS) 
Thursday, September 10 | 12–1 p.m. Register here 

This spring, BC physicians co-led a training session for members of the Vancouver Police Department (VPD) on trauma-informed care and the importance of recognizing the impact of trauma on those they interact with and themselves.

Hosted by Inspector David Ballance, who leads VPD’s Youth Service Section, five physicians and a clinical psychologist from Shared Care’s Child and Youth Mental Health and Substance Use (CYMHSU) Community of Practice spoke to department members about how to recognize trauma and how to help others regulate their emotions in high-stress situations without retraumatizing them.

On May 29, 2026, Interior Health proudly celebrated the graduation of Cohort 8 of the Physician Quality Improvement (PQI) Program.

This cohort brought together eight physicians, one nurse practitioner and nine operational dyad partners who demonstrated exceptional commitment to improving quality, patient experience, system performance, and sustainability across the region.

Program Milestone

The JCCs, a partnership between Doctors of BC and the BC government, are hosting fall Community-Based Experiential Learning sessions in collaboration with Len Pierre Consulting.

These workshops support health care professionals and participants on their cultural safety and humility journey through immersive learnings and provide opportunities for ongoing relationship building with Indigenous communities.

The 2025 Physician Main Agreement (PMA) includes annual increases to provincial sessional and honoraria rates for physicians amounting to 12% over four years, starting on April 1, 2025: At their … Continued

Check out what's happening around BC for family physicians this August.

Langley-based general surgeon and endoscopist Dr Scott Cowie is helping improve patient access to gastrointestinal (GI) care by reducing wait times in his high-volume surgical practice. With funding from the Shared Care Committee, Dr Cowie and his team implemented a centralized referral system for GI endoscopy referrals at their five-physician surgical clinic, which receives more than 500 referrals each month, approximately 70% of them GI-related. Known as a single-entry model (SEM), the system places all incoming referrals into one shared queue, using digital tools and standardized processes to improve access and create a more patient-centred referral pathway.

The Interior Health (IH) Physician Quality Improvement (PQI) alum gathered in Kelowna on March 6, 2026, to celebrate the first IH PQI Alum Summit. The event brought together physicians and operational alums from across the region to reconnect, share quality improvement expertise, and celebrate meaningful projects that have improved health system outcomes.

We are pleased to officially announce the launch of the updated Shared Care Project Funding Program, formerly Partners in Care/Transitions in Care.

The Shared Care Committee (SCC) began its work in 2010, supporting improvements through collaboration between family physicians and specialists. The funding portfolio continues to evolve as SCC sets its future direction in alignment with priorities established by the Physician Services Committee. 

Check out what's happening around BC for family physicians this July.

PAS & EMR Reconciliation Webinar
Presented by FPSC’s Practice Support Program (PSP) and Ministry of Health Provincial Attachment System (PAS)
Friday, July 10 | 12–1 p.m. Register here 

Check out what's happening around BC for family physicians this June.

Ask the Expert: New Geriatric Care Pathways
Presented by Fraser Northwest Division of Family Practice
Tuesday, June 2 | 6:30 – 8:30 p.m. Register here

Every June, Doctors of BC and the Joint Collaborative Committees join Canadians in recognizingNational Indigenous History Month. This is a time to acknowledge the rich cultures, traditions,and stories of First … Continued

Recently, the Ministry of Health decided to decommission the Private Physician Network (PPN). We are here to help you navigate this change, with supports provided by the Family Practice Services Committee in collaboration with the Specialist Services Committee.

Check out what's happening around BC for family physicians this May. Upcoming events 

Being People-First in Confronting Medical Colonialism: Understanding the Shame Shack and the Art of Calling In
Presented by Doctors of BC’s Indigenous Specific Anti-Racism (ISAR) and Cultural Safety Team with the support of the Joint Collaborative Committees

The Joint Collaborative Committees (JCCs), a partnership between Doctors of BC and the BC government, are hosting spring Community-Based Experiential Learning sessions in collaboration with Len Pierre Consulting.

These sessions provide cultural safety and humility teachings through immersive learning and provide opportunities for ongoing relationship-building with Indigenous communities. Sessional time, dinner, and mileage exceeding 50 km one-way are provided.

When it comes to culturally safe care, the Indigenous Patient-Led (IPL) Continuing Professional Development (CPD) program is forging a path to improve health outcomes by increasing physicians' ability to provide culturally safe care for Indigenous Peoples in rural and remote BC.

Dr Michelle Brousson, Dr Brighid Cassidy, and the North Shore Division of Family Practice, alongside North Vancouver RCMP, West Vancouver Police Department, and local pharmacists have joined forces to bring care and comfort to patients suffering from opioid withdrawal while in short-term custody.

Check out what's happening around BC for family physicians this April.

The third annual PCAN Showcase and Summit brought together more than 170 physicians, nurses, health care administrators, allied health, and patient and system partners to share knowledge and learn about perioperative projects funded by the Specialist Services Committee.

The Joint Collaborative Committees (JCCs), a partnership between Doctors of BC and the BC government, are hosting spring Community-Based Experiential Learning sessions in collaboration with Len Pierre Consulting.

These sessions provide cultural safety and humility teachings through immersive learning and provide opportunities for ongoing relationship-building with Indigenous communities. Sessional time, dinner, and mileage exceeding 50 km one-way are provided.

As the number of cancer diagnoses in Canada continues to rise, the Shared Care Committee committed to funding up to 15 projects in 2024 that address various priorities within cancer care. These priorities were agreed to in partnership with the BC Cancer, the Provincial Health Services Authority and the Ministry of Health. 

At the Perinatal Care Forum, physicians and perinatal care professionals gathered to learn more about provincial and regional initiatives supporting maternity care, and provide expert input into the development of both a provincial maternity services strategy and the Perinatal Community of Practice’s strategic plan.

On Haida Gwaii, a team of local doctors and nurses is saving families costly trips off-island by bringing equitable, community-driven surgical services closer to home.  

A secure texting tool is transforming pediatric diabetes care in the Interior—giving families rapid access to clinicians, reducing the likelihood of ER visits by half, and giving kids confidence to manage their condition. Learn how this simple digital solution is reshaping pediatric diabetes care.

A growing BC initiative is proving that most people identified as allergic to penicillin actually aren’t. By safely assessing patients in community settings, care teams are improving treatment options, cutting costs, and strengthening antibiotic stewardship province-wide.

Through shared learning, the Cognitive Behavioural Therapy Skills Group Program is breaking barriers to mental health care—offering early, practical support for patients and physicians, and strengthening access in communities across BC.

A new care pathway developed by Shared Care-funded doctors helps bridge the gap between primary care and specialists with a standardized, evidence-based approach.
 

Physicians in British Columbia are at the forefront of preventive health care, championing opportunistic salpingectomy (OS) as a transformative approach to reducing ovarian cancer risk.

This innovative procedure involves removing the fallopian tubes during a hysterectomy or other pelvic surgeries for women who have finished having children or are undergoing surgery for non-cancer-related reasons.

Dr Jeffrey Poon’s patients now face shorter wait times for joint replacements, thanks to a team-based approach he implemented through the Consultant Specialist Team Care program, improving efficiency, patient access, and team morale.

Many women face hidden heart risks following pregnancy complications. Learn how local physicians and community partners collaborated to create the Campbell River BiRCH Clinic, offering specialized postpartum cardiac care, virtual access, and education to help women protect their long-term heart health.