Upcoming Events
Tuesday,
March 21
12 noon
Physician Appreciation Lunch at UBC Hospital
Join us for lunch in the Bernstein Room (Koerner Pavilion, MF 460B) or grab a box and go.
Monday,
March 27
7:15 - 8:15 pm
Sign in between 7 and 7:15; meeting starts promptly at 7:15
VPSA Dinner Group: Meaningful connection at work
Inspired by the highly successful Commensality Groups developed at the Mayo Clinic, VPSA is offering a series of dinner groups for its physician members. Small groups meet to discuss a predetermined topic. Gain insights on how colleagues have navigated similar challenges and spark new ideas and approaches.
Drs. Anna Borowska and Fahreen Dossa co-host the next group. This dinner will be an informal opportunity to share with colleagues in a congenial atmosphere. What are some of the ways you have found helpful to meaningfully connect with colleagues? Has making connections been a challenge?
Please note there is no didactic portion of this session.
Participants are asked to turn their video on for at least part of the time to increase trust during the discussion. There is an expectation of confidentiality.
Space is limited to allow for small group discussion.
Register by March 24: www.eventbrite.com
Tuesday,
March 28
7 to 8:30 pm
Men’s Medical Staff EDI Affinity Group on Holding Space: Exploring the Principle of Inclusion
The VCH Medical Staff Equity, Diversity and Inclusion Committee has launched a men’s medical staff EDI affinity group. This group meets to explore the intersection of gender and race as health-care providers. The group is open to all VCH medical staff who identify as men. We respectfully ask that those who don’t identify in this way understand the need for an exclusive space, and refrain from joining this group. We thank you for your allyship.
Drs. Alexandros Alexiadis and Jay Slater co-lead this affinity group. Meetings are guest facilitated by David Hatfield, Leadership Coach, VCH People.
Register here by March 27.
Thursday,
March 30
6:15 - 7:15 pm
VPSA Dinner with Leaders: Dr. Kathleen Ross, President-Elect, Canadian Medical Association
A former president of the Doctors of BC, Dr. Ross becomes CMA president in August. She will talk about the many priorities she will face in that role and how she hopes to build collaboration to address these issues. Join us to learn more about Dr. Ross and her journey, her main areas of focus, and how physicians can best engage with her and the CMA.
Via Zoom
First 50 registrants will receive a $25 DoorDash credit from the DoorDash portal system.
RSVP by March 28 to vpsa.eventbrite.com
Friday, April 14
12 noon
Physician Appreciation Lunch at VGH
Join us for lunch and get to know your colleagues in the VMDAS Lounge or grab a box and go.
Tuesday, April 18
12 noon
Physician Appreciation Lunch at UBC Hospital
Join us for lunch in the Bernstein Room (Koerner Pavilion, MF 460B) or grab a box and go.
Monday, April 17
5:30 to 7 pm
VMDAS Quarterly Meeting
Mark your calendar for our next quarterly meeting.
More details and registration info to come.
Friday, May 12
12 noon
Physician Appreciation Lunch at VGH
Join us for lunch and get to know your colleagues in the VMDAS Lounge or grab a box and go.
Tuesday, May 16
12 noon
Physician Appreciation Lunch at UBC Hospital
Join us for lunch in the Bernstein Room (Koerner Pavilion, MF 460B) or grab a box and go.
Monday, June 2
5 to 7 pm
Hall of Honour
The VCH Medical Staff Hall of Honour was established to recognize those whose exceptional leadership, clinical and academic service have profoundly benefited the residents of British Columbia and who, in so doing, have brought great distinction to VGH and its institutions.
Eligibility for the Hall of Honour includes service at a VGH/VCH-affiliated institution for a significant portion of a candidate’s career, retirement from VGH/VCH for a minimum of three years, and strong clinical contributions to VGH/VCH.
More details and registration info to come.
Friday, June 9
12 noon
Physician Appreciation Lunch at VGH
Join us for lunch and get to know your colleagues in the VMDAS Lounge or grab a box and go.
Tuesday, June 20
12 noon
Physician Appreciation Lunch at UBC Hospital
Join us for lunch in the Bernstein Room (Koerner Pavilion, MF 460B) or grab a box and go.
Friday, July 14
12 noon
Physician Appreciation Lunch at VGH
Join us for lunch and get to know your colleagues in the VMDAS Lounge or grab a box and go.
Tuesday, July 18
12 noon
Physician Appreciation Lunch at UBC Hospital
Join us for lunch in the Bernstein Room (Koerner Pavilion, MF 460B) or grab a box and go.
Friday, August 11
12 noon
Physician Appreciation Lunch at VGH
Join us for lunch and get to know your colleagues in the VMDAS Lounge or grab a box and go.
Tuesday,
August 15
12 noon
Physician Appreciation Lunch at UBC Hospital
Join us for lunch in the Bernstein Room (Koerner Pavilion, MF 460B) or grab a box and go.
Friday,
September 8
12 noon
Physician Appreciation Lunch at VGH
Join us for lunch and get to know your colleagues in the VMDAS Lounge or grab a box and go.
Monday,
September 18
5 to 7 pm
VMDAS Annual Awards
Our award winners are celebrated for their dedication and excellence in areas ranging from research and education to clinical practice and service
More details and registration info to come.
Tuesday,
September 19
12 noon
Physician Appreciation Lunch at UBC Hospital
Join us for lunch in the Bernstein Room (Koerner Pavilion, MF 460B) or grab a box and go.
Friday,
October 13
12 noon
Physician Appreciation Lunch at VGH
Join us for lunch and get to know your colleagues in the VMDAS Lounge or grab a box and go.
Tuesday,
October 17
12 noon
Physician Appreciation Lunch at UBC Hospital
Join us for lunch in the Bernstein Room (Koerner Pavilion, MF 460B) or grab a box and go.
Friday,
November 10
12 noon
Physician Appreciation Lunch at VGH
Join us for lunch and get to know your colleagues in the VMDAS Lounge or grab a box and go.
Tuesday,
November 21
12 noon
Physician Appreciation Lunch at UBC Hospital
Join us for lunch in the Bernstein Room (Koerner Pavilion, MF 460B) or grab a box and go.
Monday,
December 4
5 to 7 pm
VMDAS and VPSA Annual General Meetings
Join us for our AGMs and presentations from special guests.
More details and registration info to come.
Friday,
December 8
12 noon
Physician Appreciation Lunch at VGH
Join us for lunch and get to know your colleagues in the VMDAS Lounge or grab a box and go.
Tuesday,
December 19
12 noon
Physician Appreciation Lunch at UBC Hospital
Join us for lunch in the Bernstein Room (Koerner Pavilion, MF 460B) or grab a box and go.