Opportunities to Engage
Upcoming Events
Tuesday, April 1: 5:30 - 7:30 pm - Get Growing with Us! West Coast Seeds Workshop
Come get your hands dirty at this special planting and seeding workshop hosted by the amazing Erika Simms from West Coast Seeds. Learn some garden basics along with a bit of green thumb wisdom. Plant and bring home seeded pots of your own. Learn about companion planting (plants that complement and help each other grow). West Coast seeds will provide a variety of in-season seeds such as herbs, flowers, veggies, and/or pollinator flowers.
This event includes dinner with plant-based options. VMDAS members are each welcome to bring one guest (age 12+). Registration is limited to 75 people. Wear clothes suitable for gardening (or be prepared to get dirty!) and, if you like, bring your own apron.
Gardening is a great way to connect with the planet and has amazing health benefits. If you have yet to discover the joys of growing something from seed, this workshop is a great way to try it out.
Location: UBC Medical Student & Alumni Centre
2750 Heather Street, Vancouver
Register here by March 26.
Monday, April 7: 6 - 7:30 pm - VPSA In-person Dinner Group: Sharing Our Work Experiences
This in-person conversation group is an informal opportunity for VPSA physician members to share with colleagues in a congenial atmosphere.
Discussion topic: Reflections on positive work-related experiences and sharing work-related challenges. The session will be hosted by Drs. Junella Lee and Lucy Lyons.
Banana Leaf Restaurant
820 W Broadway, Vancouver
Register here.
$30 meal stipend per person.
Space is limited to allow for small group discussion.
Please note there is no didactic portion of this session. We will share our insights and experiences, without giving direct advice to others. There will be an expectation of confidentiality.
Please note this group is for physicians only at this time.
Friday, April 11: 11:30 am - 11:45 pm - 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.
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Tuesday, April 15: 12 noon - Physician Appreciation Lunch at UBC Hospital
Join us for lunch in the EOC Room or grab a box and go.
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Tuesday, April 22: 5 to 7 pm - Resident Physician Recognition & Appreciation Event
The physician residents we work with at Vancouver Acute and Vancouver Community are fantastic, and we want them to know it. Join us for our annual Resident Physicians Recognition and Appreciation Event. All medical staff, fellows, and residents are welcome. Join us in celebrating the outstanding service and exceptional patient care our residents provide.
Location: VGH Paetzold Auditorium
Food and beverages will be served from 5 to 6 pm followed by remarks from some of our senior leaders.
Register here; limited to the first 100 people to sign up.
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Small Steps Big Idea funding available
VPSA's Small Steps, Big Idea funding provides $1,000 to $5,000 to selected applicants to develop concepts that meet VPSA criteria.
Contemplating a larger scale project that doesn't fit with these budgetary constraints? We may be able to accommodate you. Please contact projects@vpsa.ca.
Check out our process, which begins with a letter of intent from VPSA physician members. Visit this link for more information.
Other VPSA funding opportunities
VPSA is currently offering two other streams of funding that your department or division head can apply for:
- Wellness champions funding (see here for examples of previously funded projects). Applications are accepted on a quarterly basis (with the next deadline being April 15). There is currently funding for four more groups; projects submitted before the quarterly deadlines may be considered before the deadline on a case-by-case basis.
- Retention and recruitment funding (see here for an article with examples of funded projects)
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.