The South Island Division of Family Practice is dedicated to supporting family physicians across the Saanich Peninsula, Western Communities, and Salt Spring Island. As a not-for-profit organization representing over 400 family physicians, we are committed to fostering meaningful and effective change in healthcare. Our mission is to enhance patient care, increase physician satisfaction and well-being, and contribute to the overall sustainability of the healthcare system.

By choosing to join the South Island Division of Family Practice, you help amplify your voice, support the growth of our resources, and strengthen the collective stance on the issues and concerns affecting you and your fellow physicians.

Membership Benefits

Free access to Up-to-date subscription
Discounted subscription for RxFiles
Receive member-only pricing when purchasing a vehicle from the Carson Auto Group
Support your community through our Real Estate Partnership Program
Access to Pathways – a one-stop online directory to stay informed about providers and clinics in your area, confirm Specialist wait times, and access referral processes
Connect with colleagues at social events and receive complimentary continuing medical education events with Mainpro+ accreditation
Access to business and practice supports
Receive locum coverage through the Urban Locum Program and advertisements on our website
Retirement planning support
Invitations to participate in health care initiatives, such as long-term care and perinatal care
Discover the Wellness Hub, designed to support the mental health and well-being of family physicians

Become a Member

Join our network of 400+ Family Physicians in the South Island

Register for Membership

Questions about your existing membership? Contact us!

Get Involved

At the South Island Division, we encourage all eligible members to participate in our Committees and Working Groups. Family physician members have numerous opportunities to help shape the future of primary care through leadership, collaboration, and influence over positive health care system change.

Our Committees and Working Groups:

Board of Directors
Finance Committee
Joint Physician Wellness Group (in partnership with the Victoria Division of Family Practice)
Recruitment and Retention Advisory Group
Resident Engagement Working Group
Primary Care Network Attachment Working Group
Primary Care Network Steering Committee
Primary Care Network Operations Committee - Western Communities and Saanich Peninsula
Team-Based Care Working Group
Primary Care Network Evaluation Working Group

South Island Division Board of Directors

A significant advantage of being a General Member with the South Island Division is the opportunity to be nominated for the Board of Directors and to vote for fellow members to join the Board.

Our Board of Directors, in collaboration with the Executive Director and Division Staff, advance the strategic priorities of the South Island Division.

Curious to learn more about being a Board Director? Reach out to us!

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Roles & Responsibilities

Our Board of Directors provides leadership and stewardship of the activities of the Division, while representing the interests of our members and the broader community.

Explore our new strategic priorities and find out how you can contribute to supporting your colleagues and our community.

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Meetings & Time Commitment

Our Board attends monthly meetings (2 hours) and are expected to come prepared for discussion and input (1-hour paid preparation time).

There are optional sub-Committees of the Board, which include the Executive and Finance Committees (2 hours per quarter).

Each year, we welcome general members of the South Island Division to apply for the Board of Directors.

Nominations for the 2024 election are now closed. Successful candidates will be announced at the Annual General Meeting, which takes place on October 17, 2024.

South Island Division By the Numbers

Family Physician Members

Primary Care Networks

Clinics

Hospitals

Community Health Centres

Urgent and Primary Care Centres

The Communities
We Serve

We represent family physicians practicing in the Western Communities, Saanich Peninsula, and Salt Spring Island, situated on the traditional territories of the Pacheedaht, T'sou-ke, Scia'new, Songhees, Esquimalt, Tsawout, Tsartlip, Tseycum, and Pauquachin First Nations.

Programs We Offer

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Primary Care Network

Patient-centered, coordinated care teams

A team-based approach to caring for residents in the South Island and Salt Spring Island regions.

Physician Wellness

Wellness resources designed for physicians

Explore the Wellness Hub for resources tailored to family physicians including upcoming events and webinars, podcast episodes and more!

Urban Locum Program

Paid Locum Coverage for Family Physicians

This Greater Victoria pilot program offers up to 10 days of locum coverage per year for eligible family doctors.

Perinatal Care

Supporting the development of a culturally safe, team-based perinatal care model in Greater Victoria.

This Shared Care initiative aims to strengthen the collaboration among key healthcare providers in perinatal care and enhance overall healthcare outcomes.

After Hours Care Program

Supporting patients when medical offices are closed

This FPSC initiative supports after-hours coverage for attached, longitudinal patients across 6 regions in BC.

Long-Term Care Initiative

Improving medical care for all residents in Greater Victoria’s long-term care homes

This joint initiative with the Victoria Division of Family Practice strives to optimize care by developing local, scalable, and sustainable solutions.