A rural Nepalese girl was interviewed several years ago by a newspaper about her aspirations. She told the reporter, “I want to be a doctor. I don’t know what they do. I’ve never seen one. But my parents said more of my friends would be alive if there were more doctors here.” To the people of Nepal, health care is seen as instrumental for peace. It is stories like this … Read More
Vancouver MSA presents its annual awards
Every year Vancouver MSA celebrates physicians and their teams who have made significant contributions to the Vancouver Community of Care. The 2018 event drew a large contingent of our colleagues including this year’s award recipients as well as those marking 10, 15, 20, 25, 30, 35, and 40 years of service in VCH. This year’s Academic Awards were presented to six outstanding physicians and their teams: Peter Dolman, Ophthalmology: Bobby … Read More
VPSA networking event brings together physicians from across the Vancouver Community of Care
Close to 100 physicians from the Vancouver Community of Care gathered recently for a VPSA networking event that provided an opportunity for members to get to know colleagues from across specialties and sites. The chance to break down barriers and silos was a common theme throughout the evening. “We are 1,900 members and many tribes,” acknowledged VPSA co-chair Dr. Lyne Filiatrault when she addressed the group. “It’s natural that we … Read More
Governance model provides structure for moving forward
The Vancouver Physician Staff Association (VPSA) Facility Engagement Initiative was established in August 2016 to bring together a diversified group of physicians from VGH, UBC Hospital, GF Strong Rehabilitation Centre, and our Vancouver Community to focus on strategies for improving experiences in the workplace as well as for cultivating relationships and communication between physicians and Vancouver Coastal Health. A governance structure that reflects priorities identified by physicians has been developed. … Read More
Dr. Himat Vaghadia shares his tips for physician resiliency
In 2010, longtime VGH anesthesiologist Dr. Himat Vaghadia was working over 50 hours a week and was not paying attention to what his body was telling him. He had low energy, daily pain, poor sleep and was gaining weight. “That’s not unusual for physicians who work those kinds of hours,” Dr. Vaghadia told a group of VCH staff gathered for his recent Vancouver Physician Staff Association (VPSA) wellness presentation. “A … Read More