Chapter News: April 2026
10th Annual PEI Family Medicine Conference
Join us on May 29th for the 10th Annual Family Medicine Conference, hosted in Summerside by the PEI College of Family Physicians (PEICFP).
Enjoy a full day of learning, a dynamic exhibit hall, and opportunities to connect with PEICFP President Dr. Trina Stewart, and CFPC President Dr. Sarah Cook.
Highlights include an awards luncheon, a Friday evening social with the Flu Fighters, and bowling.
Accommodations are available at the Microtel Inn & Suites, providing direct access to the conference location.
We look forward to seeing you there!
Webinar: How AI Can Optimize Family Medicine Practice
The QCFP’s Next Generation Committee (comité de la relève) is pleased to offer a certified webinar on artificial intelligence (AI) in family medicine on April 28, 2026. Register now if you haven’t already!
This event is open to early-career family physicians, family medicine residents, and medical students interested in learning more about AI in family medicine.
Discover Choosing Wisely Quebec’s (Choisir avec soin Québec) New Clinical Tools
Use of corticosteroid injections for adult musculoskeletal conditions
Use our guide for health care professionals, along with a guide for patients, to support an evidence-based shared decision making process that takes into account the risks and benefits based on the individual’s age, condition, and level of activity.
Management of incidentalomas
Read the clinical guide for the management of incidentalomas developed by Choosing Wisely Quebec (Choisir avec soin Québec) to learn more about the risks and probabilities associated with various incidentalomas and to determine whether further investigation is appropriate.
Join us on June 5, 2026, for our event “Making Informed Choices, Providing Meaningful Care”
Dr. René Wittmer, family physician and Chair of the Scientific Committee for QCFP Day 2026, invites you to this event.
Learn how to manage incidentalomas through effective follow-up and discover practical tools to support your practice—and more. Check out the program and register today!
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Practising Well
In 2026/27, Practising Well sessions will be offered in a two-session series format where consecutive sessions focus on a similar general topic with each event doing a deeper dive on the topic. For March and April, we are focusing on family physicians and WSIB.
Navigating WSIB for Family Physicians: Improving Patient Access and Your Practice
Watch our March 25th session and earn Mainpro+ credits with the Self Learning™ Program
Many family physicians struggle with completing WSIB forms and advising patients on workplace injuries. This session provides practical guidance on when to offer WSIB support, how to complete and bill forms, and how to counsel patients who fear employer repercussions. By improving your WSIB knowledge, you’ll help patients access coverage and avoid unnecessary out-of-pocket costs.
Return-to-Work Planning in Family Medicine: Practical WSIB Considerations
April 22nd, 8:00 a.m. to 9:00 a.m. (ET) – Register
Supporting patients with return to work planning and related WSIB documentation, such as FAF forms, can be complex for family physicians, particularly when balancing clinical care with administrative demands. In this session, we will consider approaches to supporting patients in returning to full or modified duties in an efficient and practical manner.
Health Equity Community of Practice
Caring for Adults with Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities
April 30th, 12:00 p.m. to 1:00 p.m. (ET) – Register
Adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD) experience significant health inequities. Family physicians and primary care providers play a key role in addressing these gaps. In this session, our panelists will review research on health disparities and introduce the Canadian Consensus Guidelines on the Primary Care of Adults with IDD, and explore practical approaches to physical and mental health care, including preventive screening, chronic disease management, supported decision making, and strategies for assessing behaviours that challenge.
Changing the Way We Work (CTWWW)
Community of Practice
Please join us for the 106th session in our series “Changing the Way We Work” on Friday, April 17, 2026! The main program will be held from 7:55 a.m. to 9:00 a.m. (ET), with a possible extension until 9:15 a.m. for additional Q&A. Register.
Did you miss our March 27th session “Infectious Disease & Assessment Tools on Conflicting Guidelines”? Access all past CTWWW sessions and earn Mainpro+ with self-learning.
Self Learning
Recordings and resources from past Community of Practice sessions are available through our self-directed learning programs. Earn Mainpro+ credits at your convenience by reviewing video or audio recordings and accompanying materials, then complete a short survey. Explore Self Learning.
Join us at the BCCFP Awards Celebration!
This is British Columbia's only event dedicated entirely to honouring family physicians and family practice residents across the province.
The Evening
On Friday, May 8th, we'll be celebrating the vital work of family physicians and family practice residents, including BC Family Physician of the Year and the five recipients of the patient-nominated My Family Doctor Award.
This evening is all about celebrating you! Join us to connect, celebrate family medicine, and create wonderful memories! You can find the event details on our website.
Whether you come with colleagues, bring your partner, or attend on your own, we’d be honoured to have you there. Get your ticket today!
If you're a resident or medical student, we have special pricing available – just email us at [email protected] for more information. These tickets are limited, so please reach out early!
BCCFP Circle of Impact Award Recipients March 2026
Family physicians do so much more than care for individual patients. Through teaching, advocacy, leadership, and promoting equity in health care, their work touches countless lives. The Circle of Impact honours these vital contributions – nominated by peers and awarded to those whose influence ripples through entire communities across British Columbia.
Empower: Excellence in Teaching Shapes the Next Generation
Dr. Rebecca Topp was recognized for pursuing specialized training in areas such as Indigenous cultural safety, menopause, and breastfeeding medicine.
Advocate: Bold Leadership Drives System Change
Dr. Randy Grahn, in Creston, was honoured for continuing to decrease barriers and stigma, providing excellent care for those who are often most vulnerable and underserved.
Connect: Community Leadership and Peer Support
Dr. Benjamin Bauer was celebrated for his clinical excellence and unwavering reliability.
Learn more about this year’s recipients. Know a family physician whose excellence in teaching, advocacy, or community leadership deserves recognition? Nominate them for the Circle of Impact.
What British Columbia Family Physicians Told Us About Digital Red Tape
During Red Tape Awareness Week, we asked family physicians across British Columbia to tell us how disconnected digital systems are impacting their practice. More than 160 physicians responded, and the results confirm what we’ve long been hearing on the ground.
We’re calling on the British Columbia government to make meaningful investments in EMR interoperability and the modernization of its digital health infrastructure. Reducing digital red tape in primary care would have direct, measurable impact on the quality and accessibility of care for patients and communities across the province.
Read our news release and the full summary report.
