One hundred and sixty-five members gathered in person (26) and online (139) on December 8th for the VMDAS and VPSA annual general meetings. The evening included the business portions of an AGM along with remarks from guest speakers VCH President and CEO Vivian Eliopoulos, VCH VP of Medicine and Academic Affairs Dr. Roger Wong, and Doctors of BC President Dr. Charlene Lui. VMDAS AGM Outgoing VMDAS President Dr. Ka Wai … Read More
VPSA launches local EDI committee
Organizations are stronger when they put equity, diversity and inclusion at their forefront. VPSA has been active in promoting EDI principles for many years and funds members’ participation on the VCH Medical Staff Equity, Diversity and Inclusion Committee. That commitment is now taking on new meaning with the creation of the VPSA Equity, Diversity & Inclusion Committee. This committee will address EDI needs at a department/division level. Its goal is … Read More
Observing the International Day of Persons with Disabilities
On December 3rd the United Nations will commemorate the International Day of Persons with Disabilities under the theme of fostering disability-inclusive societies for advancing social progress. There are many opportunities in health care to foster disability inclusivity. In 2023 VPSA funded the VCH Medical Staff Equity, Diversity and Inclusion Committee’s Disability Working Group’s survey of physicians, medical residents, dentists and midwives to assess the unique experiences of medical staff living … Read More
VMDAS pays tribute to exceptional colleagues
VMDAS President Dr. Ka Wai Cheung and Vice President Dr. Michael Nimmo hosted the association’s annual awards ceremony on November 17. Members gathered in person and online to pay tribute to colleagues celebrating years of service milestones as well as those selected for this year’s academic awards. Years of service milestones Medical staff from each year of service being recognized were selected to speak on behalf of their cohort. All … Read More
VPSA committee launches Green Enthusiasts Network
We all want to do more for planetary health both personally and professionally. The Vancouver Acute/Vancouver Community Medical Staff Planetary Health Committee is working to make that a little bit easier by launching its Green Enthusiasts Network. The inaugural event provided an overview of current initiatives underway in VA and VC and then encouraged medical staff with ideas for new projects to take advantage of current funding opportunities (see here … Read More