Meet Our Team
At the South Island Division of Family Practice, we are proud to introduce our dedicated team, whose expertise and dedication drive our success.
Our team is available Monday through Friday from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. You can reach us by phone at 250-658-3303 or contact us via the specific email addresses provided below.
If you are uncertain about whom to contact, please email info@sidfp.com, and we will ensure your inquiry is directed to the appropriate team member.
Niki Bouchard
Family Physician Recruitment and Retention Lead
E: recruitment@sidfp.com Available: Monday - Friday
Julia Hunter
PCN Change Manager - Western Communities
E: julia.hunter@sidfp.com Available: Monday - Friday
Merlyn Maleschuk
PCN Change Manager - Saanich Peninsula
E: merlyn.maleschuk@sidfp.com Available: Monday - Friday
Crystal Gibson
PCN Attachment Coordinator
E: crystal.gibson@sidfp.com E: attachment@sidfp.com C: 778-966-6791Available: Monday - Friday
John Bayaca
PCN Attachment Coordinator
E: john.bayaca@sidfp.com E: attachment@sidfp.com Available: Monday - Friday
Our Board of Directors
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Dr. Alex Kilpatrick
Co-Chair
Dr. Mark Sherman
Co-Chair
Mr. Eric Holden
Vice Chair
Dr. Randal Mason
Secretary
Mr. Robert Wicks
Treasurer
Dr. Erik Haensel
Board Director
Dr. Claire Block
Board Director
Dr. Brianna Creelman
Board Director
Nomination & Election for the Board of Directors
The South Island Division Board of Director consists of 5 family physician members, 2 family medicine residents, and 4 non-members who are appointed by the Board.
Nominations for the South Island Division Board of Directors are now closed. Successful candidates will be announced at the Annual General Meeting, which takes place on October 17, 2024.
Strategic Priorities
The South Island Division of Family Practice is thrilled to launch the first part of our new Strategic Plan. This phase identifies our strategic priorities and key goals designed to drive impactful success. Over the coming months, we will provide a deeper look into the specific actions we are taking that will drive meaningful change in our communities.
Mission
The Division provides strategic leadership that influences and advocates for cultures and systems to improve patient care delivery, improve physician satisfaction and well-being, and support sustainability.
Vision
Empowered Family Physicians engaged in meaningful change to health care delivery resulting in improved health, well-being, and satisfaction for physicians, individuals, and communities. All our work is informed by principles of equity, diversity, and inclusion.
The Values We Live
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Collaboration
We believe in respectful, mutually beneficial, and effective relationships and partnerships.
Strategic Leadership
Physician Health
Accountability
Organizational Culture
In the months ahead, we’ll dive into the concrete actions we’re taking to bring meaningful change in our communities.Â
Annual Reports
View Our Most Recent Annual Report Video (2023-2024)
View Past Annual Reports
Dr. Tom Bailey Award
The Dr. Thomas M. Bailey Award was created in honour of a wonderful man and physician, Tom Bailey.
This award recognizes some of Tom’s greatest qualities: excellence in leadership, care, consideration, and kindness shown to all.
Nominations for the 2024 Tom Bailey Award recipient are now closed. The recipient will be acknowledged at the Annual General Meeting on October 17, 2024.
Dr. Thomas M. Bailey Memorial Award Recipients:
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2023 – Dr. Vanessa Young
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2022 – Dr. Michele Fretz
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2021 – Dr. Robin Saunders
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2020 – Dr. Margaret Manville
Cultural Safety Resources
Indigenous Cultural Safety Resources
Supporting you in providing culturally safe care
Access a range of resources tailored to support your cultural safety learning journey, curated with our community in mind.
LGBTQ2SIA+ Resources & Services
Culturally competent care
We are committed to building awareness of the health concerns and issues facing the LGBTQ2SIA+ communities.
