Associate Physicians | Medical Staff

Your future starts here.

Are you an international medical graduate with a medical or surgical specialty? Join Island Health's health-care team as an Associate Physician, and call Vancouver Island home. Working collaboratively in a team-based environment, you will provide excellent health and care for everyone, everywhere, every time.

Associate Physician Job Postings:

Critical Care

Reference Number

100-2030

The Associate Physician (AP), Critical Care, performs clinical duties and responsibilities within the scope of an Associate Physician as defined by the College of Physicians and Surgeons of British Columbia (CPSBC). Clinical care provided by the AP will occur in select Critical Care units across the organization under the supervision of the Attending Physician. The AP reports to a Clinical Manager, but is accountable to the AP Physician Supervisor or delegate for overall provision of quality of care and professional development. The AP supports the provision of continuous care in a team-based environment working collaboratively with the Attending Physician, medical residents, nursing, and allied health professionals to care for patients admitted to a critical care unit (ICU or HAU).

The AP has demonstrated the ability to communicate effectively and build relationships with other health professionals and disciplines. The AP must have excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to work productively under supervision and within a team environment. The AP also has demonstrated ability to document in accordance with the CPSBC and organizational standards, policies, and guidelines.

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Perinatal

Reference Number

100-2028

The Associate Physician (AP), Perinatal, performs clinical duties and responsibilities within the scope of an Associate Physician as defined by the College of Physicians and Surgeons of British Columbia (CPSBC). Clinical care provided by the AP will occur in Victoria General Hospital Perinatal (Labour and Delivery and Postpartum) under the supervision of the Attending Physician(s). The AP reports to a Clinical Manager, but is accountable to the AP Supervisor or delegate for overall provision of quality of care and professional development. The AP supports the provision of continuous care in a team-based environment working collaboratively with the Attending physician, medical residents, nursing, and allied health professionals to care for perinatal patients, particularly in the postpartum period.

The AP has demonstrated the ability to communicate effectively and build relationships with other health
professionals and disciplines. The AP must have excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to work productively under supervision and within a team environment. The AP also has demonstrated ability to document in accordance with the CPSBC and organizational standards, policies, and guidelines.

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Surgical

Reference Number

100-2029

The Associate Physician (AP), Surgery, performs clinical duties and responsibilities within the scope of an Associate Physician as defined by the College of Physicians and Surgeons of British Columbia (CPSBC). Clinical care provided by the AP will occur in select surgical wards and operating rooms across the organization under the supervision of the attending physician(s). The AP reports to a Clinical Manager, but is accountable to the AP Physician Supervisor or delegate for overall provision of quality of care and professional development. The AP supports the provision of continuous care in a team-based environment working collaboratively with the Attending physicians, medical residents, nursing, and allied health professionals to care for acute surgical patients.

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What is an Associate Physician?

Associate Physician is a new licensure class offered by the College of Physicians and Surgeons of British Columbia (the College) to internationally trained physicians. The license is an opportunity for physicians who are not eligible for any other class of licensure to practice, under supervision, as part of a care team within Island Health.

Requirements

To be granted associate physician registration, an applicant must have the following prerequisites:

successfully obtain a preliminary assessment from the College of their eligibility for registration
fulfill the subjects listed in the preliminary assessment from the College
be a licentiate of the MCC or have successfully completed medical licensing examinations in the United States, acceptable to the registration committee
submit with the application a sponsorship letter from a health authority, satisfactory to the Registration Committee, that:
- identifies the applicant’s sponsor;
- describes how the applicant will engage in the practice of medicine; and
- notes that the applicant will be working under the direction and supervision of an attending physician

Clinical Currency

Associate physicians must be current for practice at the time of registration with the College.

Clinical currency is defined as working at least 24 weeks in the preceding three years to the satisfaction of the College. There is no avenue to regain clinical currency in British Columbia prior to applying for an associate physician employment opportunity with a health authority.

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Why Island Health?

Created from the shared core beliefs of our staff, medical staff, volunteers, and Board of Directors, Island Health's vision, purpose and values are the guiding principles we use to provide the highest quality health care services to the populations we serve.

Popular for its mild winters and warm summers, Vancouver Island and the adjacent coastal communities are protected from harsh weather systems and benefit from its proximity to the coast. Kayaking, surfing, sailing, hiking, mountain biking, rock climbing, scuba diving and fishing are just some of the recreational activities that keep islanders busy year-round. The relaxed pace, easy access to outdoor activities, and an abundance of art, music and festivals ensures that there is something for everyone. Whatever the lifestyle you are looking for, we have it here.

Our Recruitment Team

Our Medical Staff recruitment team is here to support you in your successful journey to becoming an Associate Physician with Island Health.

To get started, please reach out to our team who will be happy to help guide you through this process.

Associate Physician Information:

Subject to the Accreditation of the Program by the College of Physicians and Surgeons of BC.