Opportunities to Engage

Upcoming Events

Monday, April 20: 5:30 - 7:30 pm - VGH art tour

Did you know that Vancouver General Hospital is home to an incredible art collection? From postmodern abstractions to coastal landscapes, the waiting rooms and corridors of Vancouver General Hospital, UBC Hospital, and GF Strong Rehabilitation Centre feature more than 3,000 stunning works of art.

Central to a belief in the power of art to heal, the collection includes contemporary works by prominent Canadian artists like Susan Point and David Robinson, as well as internationally renowned artists such as Robert Rauschenberg and Andy Warhol.

Join Katharine Knowles, VGH & UBC Hospital Foundation Art Collection Curator, to learn more about the art that surrounds you every day at work.

Location: VGH & UBC Hospital Foundation Boardroom
Room 222, Blackmore Pavilion, Level 2
Please join us for refreshments and artful conversation in the boardroom from 5:30-6:00 pm before the art tour begins.
Space is limited; please register here.

Tuesday, April 21: 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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Monday, April 27: 6 - 7:30 pm - VPSA Dinner Group

Drs. Lucy Lyons and  Junella Lee  will moderate our next dinner group, which will be meeting in person. This is an informal opportunity for VPSA physician members to share with colleagues in a congenial atmosphere.

The topic is: Think of a hobby or activity you used to enjoy, but no longer participate in. Do you want to re-integrate this activity into your life or have your interests and priorities changed?

We will share our insights and experiences, without giving direct advice to others. There will be an expectation of confidentiality.

Location: East is East, 4433 Main St, Vancouver
Space is limited to allow for small group discussion.
RSVP here by April 26.a

Current Opportunities

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! 

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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. 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.