Island Health has an opening for a full-time Obstetrician/Gynecologist in the community of Duncan.

Cowichan District Hospital is a 134-bed facility in Duncan, serving 90,000 people, with 550 deliveries per year.  The new Cowichan District Hospital is expected to be completed in 2027 and will bring added inpatient capacity in excess of 200 beds, as well as expanded OR and ICU capacity. We plan for state-of-the-art equipment and design.  Duncan is a thriving young community with ample opportunities for a varied obstetrics/gynecology practice.  We provide consultative obstetrical services to a dynamic group of family physicians and midwives. Call is 1 in 5, from home.  We currently have 2 OR days per week and are seeking someone with an interest in minimally invasive surgery. Our group will get an increase in OR time with the opening of the new hospital.

Join a collegial medical staff of Family Practitioners, Emergency Medicine, Anesthesia, General Surgery, Orthopedics, Urology, ENT, Ophthalmology, General & Subspecialty Internists, Pediatrics, and Radiology. 

Start Date

To be determined

Benefits

May be eligible for additional remuneration in accordance with the Rural Subsidiary Agreement (RSA) including:

• Recruitment Incentive: $10,000 (full-time)
• Relocation Costs Reimbursement: up to $15,000 (amount based on location relocating from)
• Fee Premium: 4.20%
• Annual Flat Fee: $6,508.80
• Rural CME: starting at $3000/annum in year 3 & 4 to a maximum of $6,00.00/annum after 4 years.

The above amounts are current as of August 2024 and may be subject to change. 

For more information, please visit: https://www2.gov.bc.ca/gov/content/health/practitioner-professional-resources/physician-compensation/rural-practice-programs/rural-practice-subsidiary-agreement

Community Information

Located in the beautiful Cowichan Valley on Vancouver Island, the City of Duncan enjoys Canada's most temperate climate. Characterized by diverse landscapes from lush countryside to scenic coastal villages and charming inland communities, the Cowichan Valley, encompasses freshwater lakes, saltwater beaches and marinas, and farmland. The area offers a wide variety of attractions for outdoor enthusiasts including great hiking and biking trails, golfing, sailing, canoeing and ocean kayaking. In addition to many local artisans and attractions, the South Cowichan Valley boasts five top vineyards and wineries. Public education in Duncan is complemented by several renowned local private schools. 

Despite its rural designation, with Victoria located 45 minutes south and Nanaimo located 45 minutes north, the Cowichan Valley also provides convenient access to multiple airports, cultural experiences, and urban amenities.