Opportunities to Engage
Upcoming Events
Tuesday, September 15: 12 noon - Physician Appreciation Lunch at UBC Hospital
Join us for lunch in the Physician Hub (Room S-334A) or grab a box and go.
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Monday, September 21 - VMDAS Quarterly Meeting: POSTPONED
The VMDAS meeting originally scheduled for Monday, September 21 has been postponed. We apologize for any inconvenience this may cause. We will be in touch regarding a possible rescheduling of the meeting for February 2027 and will provide further details once a new date has been confirmed.
Monday, September 28: 7:15 - 8:15 pm - VPSA Dinner Group
Drs. Lisa Weger and Junella Lee will moderate our next dinner group. This is an informal opportunity for VPSA physician members to share with colleagues in a congenial atmosphere.
Our question for this dinner is: What do you hope to accomplish before the end of your career that you have not yet achieved?
We will share our insights and experiences, without giving direct advice to others. There will be an expectation of confidentiality. We request that participants turn their video on for at least part of the time to increase trust during the discussion. Space is limited to allow for small group discussion.
A free dinner is included (feel free to eat during the discussion!), with DoorDash vouchers emailed separately.
Via Zoom
RSVP here by September 27.
To respect everybody’s time, we will start promptly at 7:15 pm. Of course, people who cannot join promptly are welcome to join late.
Space is limited to allow for small group discussion.
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VCH Physician Leadership Mentorship Program: Call for mentees
The VCH Physician Leadership Mentorship Program aims to support aspiring or new/emerging physician leaders from equity-deserving groups (including Indigenous people, women, racialized/Black and people of colour, persons with disabilities, 2SLGBTQIA+) to:
- Achieve their full potential through guidance around organizational navigation
- Expand professional networks
- Facilitate personal and career development
For the program (which, beginning this year, is for VA and VC physicians only), we are accepting nine exceptional new/aspiring physician leaders from the equity-deserving groups outlined above.
To apply, please fill out the application form here.
The time commitment is 10 hours over nine months. CME credits.
Deadline for applications: August 30, 2026.
Engage with us!
We want to hear from you about ideas for VPSA events and/or workshops. Share your brainwaves with us and we’ll direct your suggestion(s) to the relevant VPSA committee or task group for their consideration and action.
Complete this form and we'll get back to you within 10 business days.
Let's care, connect, and collaborate!
Want to participate? Click here to send kudos to a VPSA physician colleague!
Funding available for quality improvement, physician wellness, substance use disorder, and/or planetary health initiatives
Vancouver Physician Staff Association members may submit project ideas for consideration for funding. Proposed initiatives should align with at least one of VPSA’s priorities; quality improvement, physician wellness, substance use disorder, and/or planetary health.
Check out our process, which begins with a letter of intent
Retention and Recruitment funding
Department or division heads can apply for this funding.
Do you have ideas that would fit? Talk to your department or division head and encourage them to apply or contact VPSA Operations Director Andrew Pinfold.