On behalf of: PQI Education Consultant
Looking to sharpen your Quality Improvement (QI) skills, expand your clinical network across the Island, or take on a care gap that has been bothering you for years? Physician Quality Improvement (PQI) has two training opportunities for Medical Staff in 2026–27, with options for both “curious explorers" and “ready to lead" clinicians.
PQI Fundamentals (Sept 10–11, 2026, Parksville) is a two-day in-person workshop introducing core QI tools and methods with hands-on activities.
- Physicians receive CME, JCC-rate sessional, and travel/accommodation reimbursement in accordance with Doctors of BC and Island Health policies.
Key dates:
- Applications open: Monday, February 2, 2026
- Deadline: Friday, May 29, 2026
>> Register now for PQI Fundamentals
Cohort 11 (Sept 2026–Oct 2027) offers a funded, year-long opportunity to learn QI while leading a project of your choosing. Training includes in-person and virtual workshops, project coaching from QI-trained physicians and PQI staff, data analytics support and peer mentorship. You can apply as an individual, co-apply with a physician colleague (group project) or with an operational leader (dyad partnership).
- Physicians are eligible for up to $30,000 (158 hours at JCC-rate) plus 45 MainPro+ credits
- See full details in the Cohort 11 Training Program Overview
Key Dates:
- Applications open: Monday, February 2, 2026
- Deadline: Friday, March 13, 2026
- Offers sent: Monday, May 4, 2026
Both programs are open to licensed physicians practicing in the Island Health region - Island Health privileges are not required. Nurse Practitioners and Midwives may also apply, noting PQI does not cover expenses or sessional funding for NP/MW participation.
The PQI team is hosting a virtual session on Wednesday, February 18, 12:00 - 1:00pm outlining all PQI training opportunities. If you would be interested in attending and want the calendar invite, please reach out to pqi@islandhealth.ca