As a kinesiology student, Michelle de Moor applied for a weekend ECG tech position at Royal Columbian Hospital. That decision set her on a career path that culminated recently in her confirmation as Vancouver Acute Service’s new vice president. “It was my first exposure to a hospital working environment and I was inspired,” recalled Michelle at a recent VPSA Dinner with Leaders event. “I knew then that I wanted to … Read More
Monthly meetings with VCH senior leaders put focus on physician priorities
Since the start of the Facility Engagement Initiative in 2017, VPSA board and staff have been meeting regularly with senior leaders at VCH to develop a collaborative relationship.[1] These monthly get togethers have created a common space to address issues of concern. They allow medical staff views to be represented and for us to contribute to the development and achievement of VCH’s plans and initiatives with respect to matters that … Read More
VMDAS Quarterly Meeting report
Over 100 VMDAS members gathered online on March 7 for our most recent quarterly meeting. President Dr. Alison Harris welcomed members as well as the evening’s guests: Doctors of BC President Dr. Ramneek Dosanjh; VCH DEI Committee members Drs. Lynn Straatman and Joy Masuhara; and Vancouver Acute Senior Medical Director Dr. Vinay Dhingra. The minutes from the meeting are available here. Doctors of BC update Dr. Dosanjh assumed the presidency … Read More
Steps we can take to #BreakTheBias
We all have biases. Recognizing that is the first step towards breaking them. That was Dr. Golnaz Golnaraghi’s first point in a recent presentation to VCH physicians and UBC medical residents and students. Her address took place on March 8—International Women’s Day—whose theme this year was #BreakTheBias. “Bias impacts hiring, promotion, career development and trajectories,” said Dr. Golnaraghi, an award-winning equity and inclusion expert. “The pandemic has exacerbated gender inequity. … Read More
Small Steps, Big Idea projects increasing collaboration across the health authority
One of the Vancouver Physician Staff Association’s priorities is to encourage physicians to work across disciplines and with their allied health colleagues and health authority leaders. One way VPSA members can do this is through Small Steps, Big Idea project funding. The initiative provides $1,000 to $5,000 to selected applicants to develop concepts that meet VPSA criteria. VPSA has been funding Small Steps, Big Idea projects since 2018. Funding covers … Read More