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CFPC - Board of Directors Positions Open
Until February 28, 2026
The College of Family Physicians of Canada (CFPC) is accepting applications for two Director-at-Large positions on its Board of Directors. The CFPC seeks diverse, committed family physicians who are willing to workj on setting strategic vision and direction, overseeing CEO selection and evaluation, participate in financial, legal, and risk management, as well as governance and policy development.
Symposyum: Supporting Specialist Rural Outreach Programs: Increasing Rural Access to Specialty Care
Tuesday, March 3, 6:00 p.m. PST
A collaboration between Facility Engagement and the Joint Standing Committee on Rural Issues. This virtual symposium focuses on strengthening specialist rural outreach programs from the perspectives of both hosting MSAs and visiting specialists.
CFPC - Honours and Awards Nominations
Until March 9, 2026
The College of Family Physicians of Canada (CFPC) and the Foundation for Advancing Family Medicine (FAFM) are pleased to announce the following awards are now open for submissions.
Available awards include the CFPC Continuing Professional Development (CPD) Program Award, Early Career Development Awards, Environmental Health Award, and Family Physicians of the Year – the Reg L. Perkin Award – Territories. Submissions are being accepted until March 2026.
BIPOC Peer Support Group
4-week cohorts: Wednesdays from 4:30–6 p.m. Pacific Time.
- Cohort 1: February 11–March 4, 2026
- Cohort 2: May 13–June 3, 2026
This group offers Black, Indigenous, People of Colour (BIPOC) physicians a safe space to discuss their challenges and share their lived experiences. Participants and facilitators support and empower each other by sharing lived experience, processing burdens and leveraging strengths collectively.
Beyond Wellness: Belonging, Authenticity and Care
April 21, 2026 | Granville Island Arts Theatre | Vancouver
Beyond Wellness is an evening gathering focused on exploring authenticity, belonging, and care as essential components of health and wellbeing. Hosted by Dr. Maryam Zeineddin, family physician, founder of Zili CARE, and Past President of BC Family Doctors, the evening features a conversation with Dr. Gabor Maté, along with a panel of physician Health Champions including Dr. Melissa Lem, Dr. Mark Sherman, and Dr. Rene Fernandes, Chief Medical Officer of BC Family Doctors, alongside community leaders contributing diverse perspectives on healing and wellbeing. The event will be emceed by Sonia Sunger, co-anchor of Global News Morning.
Healthcare Community Pricing:
- Students & Residents: 50% off with code STUDENTS
- Physicians & Healthcare Professionals: use code HEALTHCARE2026
25th Annual BC Endocrine Day
May 8, 2026 at the Vancouver Holiday Inn-Centre (Broadway)
This full-day lecture series offers an interactive case-based review of common endocrine problems encountered in clinical practice. Presentations will be tailored with the needs of general practitioners and general internists in mind, but the event will also be open to other specialists, pharmacists, and nurses with an interest in endocrine practice.
CME Accredited free online Courses for Family Doctors - Treating your patients with Spinal Cord Injury
Until November 30, 2026
Created by expert physiatrists and backed by evidence, the Spinal Cord Injury Research Evidence (SCIRE) team partnered with SCI-BC and the UBC Department Family of Practice to create four 1-hour courses that give you the info you need on Bladder Management, Skin Health, Blood Pressure Irregularities, and Cardiovascular Health in people with SCI.
Online and presented in short video form, you can earn your CME credits (MainPro+ 1.0 for each 1-hour course) at your own pace and schedule for free.