Become a Member (It’s Free)
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As a Family Physician in Campbell River, Oyster River, Quadra and Cortes Islands, Sayward or Gold River, you are eligible for FREE MEMBERSHIP with the Campbell River & District Division of Family Practice.
As a not-for-profit organization representing more than 100 family physicians, we are committed to fostering meaningful and effective change in healthcare. We respond to our members’ priorities by amplifying physician voices and providing diverse services, supports, and programs.
Membership Benefits
- A free UpToDate subscription.
- Free access to Pathways, a database of specialists and physician resources.
- Opportunities to participate in educational and social member events.
- Receive our monthly e-newsletter.
- Access to the MOA Network, providing engagement, education opportunities, and support to your Medical Office Assistants and Office Managers.
- Opportunities to influence the delivery of health care in our community.
- Build relationships with a group of dynamic, engaged physicians and primary care providers.
- Opportunities to connect and collaborate with colleagues.
- A voice representing primary care provider needs and priorities.
- Continuing Medical Education programs.
- Receive support for your wellness, both professionally and personally.
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Our work, and your free membership, are made possible through funding received from the Family Practice Services Committee, a partnership between the BC Ministry of Health and Doctors of BC.
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Become a member and join our network of 100+ family physicians.
CMEs & Events
Supporting Your Ongoing Learning and Connection
The Division hosts many educational, networking, and engagement events throughout the year for member physicians and their teams.
Our programming is locally informed, responsive to emerging clinical needs, and designed to foster meaningful connection across our healthcare community.
Events We Host
- CME sessions (evening, weekends & virtual)
- Hospital rounds
- Physician networking events
- New member welcome dinners
- Physician and MOA appreciation drop-in weeks
- Spring clinic visits
- Annual General Meeting
- Spirit Awards (every two years)
- Cultural safety and humility training
- Long Term Care Initiative events
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Interested in presenting an idea or helping shape our CME programming?
Leadership Opportunities
Help Shape the Future of Primary Care in Our Community
The Division offers opportunities for family physicians to take on leadership roles that influence local, regional and provincial healthcare.
Through leadership, members can help identify community needs, co-design solutions, and directly impact how primary care is delivered.
Why Get Involved?
- Influence the design and delivery of primary care in your community
- Collaborate with colleagues, Island Health, and system partners
- Contribute to meaningful, system-level change
- Build leadership skills and expand your professional network
- Support physician well-being and strengthen connection to the local community
Leadership roles provide a direct way for physicians to shape programs and advocate for patient care improvements.
Current and Future Opportunities
The Role of Our Board Members
Board members guide the organization’s strategic direction and priorities while providing oversight of its programs and resources. They also serve as champions for the needs of both Division members and the broader community.
If you are interested in a Board position contact Dawn Hamilton.
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Discover who is guiding our strategic direction by meeting our current Board of Directors.
Working Groups & Committees
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Participate in focused initiatives that align with your interests and expertise.
These groups play a key role in identifying care gaps and developing solutions tailored to the local community.
It you are interested in leadership positions contact Tanya Forsyth.
Examples May Include:
- Primary Care Network (PCN) planning
- Recruitment & retention
- Long-term care
- Continuing Medical Education (CME)
- Mental health & substance use
- Quality improvement initiatives