Dr. Laura Fraser, RJH Chief of Staff

Congratulations to Dr. Laura Fraser (Cohort 6) who has been appointed Chief of Staff at the Royal Jubilee Hospital.

There has been a significant medical leadership restructure at Island Health, with new positions taking effect as of March 1, 2026. We will celebrate other Alum who have moved into new positions as and when we learn of them!

Dr. Zoe Pullan and the Cowichan COPD team featured on the Qualitycast North Podcast

The Cowican COPD team, which includes Dr. Zoe Pullan (Cohort 7), recorded a podcast with Qualitycast North talking through their award-winning quality improvement work in reducing ED visits and hospitalizations for patients living with COPD.

You can listen to the podcast here.

SQI BiRCH Clinic Project Webinar

The BiRCH Clinic Project led by Dr. Jennifer Kask (Cohort 7) recently received an HQBC Innovation in Care Delivery Award. HQBC will be hosting a webinar series featuring presentations from the award winners. The webinar on March 25, 2026, 1200 - 1245, will feature the BiRCH Clinic - please consider registering to learn more about this fantastic project!

Click here to register.

Lead an Island Health Green Team at your site!

Island Health’s Green Teams Program empowers staff to take action on sustainability at their sites. Green Teams are voluntary groups of employees who collaborate to identify and implement practical, impactful improvements that reduce environmental impact. They are an important part of Island Health’s climate action.

Through this six-month cohort program, we help you start a Green Team at your site. Your team will work on projects to reduce waste, cut pollution, and help us adapt to climate change. You’ll receive hands-on project support, education, and resources to help you succeed. 

Green Teams are for every health care setting: hospitals, clinics, long-term care – or wherever you work at Island Health! Apply here!

Medical Leadership Opportunities at Island Health

Explore current leadership roles supporting high-quality care and clinical excellence across Vancouver Island. Positions are updated regularly as opportunities become available.

Learn more here.

Canadian Congress on Leisure Research 2026

The 2026 Canadian Congress on Leisure Research embraces the transformative power of leisure under the compelling theme Leisure is Transformation: Are you REDI?

Hosted by the World Leisure Centre of Excellence at Vancouver Island University, the Congress invites participants to engage with a diverse network of scholars and practitioners from around the globe. This event promises to foster meaningful dialogues and partnerships that harness the power of leisure to drive positive change.

Learn more, and register here.

TEDx Victoria is currently recruiting speakers for October 2026

TEDx Victoria 2026 will take place on October 7, 2026 at the UVic Farquhar Auditorium. They are currently recruiting speakers - perhaps you have a story to tell? Thats what PQI Alum, Dr. Sarah Lea (Cohort 3) did back in 2024: TEDxRRU 2024.

Learn more about TEDx 2026 here.

Physician Leadership Scholarship Program now accepting applications for the 2026/2027 fiscal year

The Physician Leadership Scholarship Program (PLSP), jointly funded by the Specialist Services Committee and the Shared Care Committee, provides funding for courses, conferences, coaching programs, and Master's programs for physicians.

Eligible physicians may receive up to $5000 towards leadership development learning opportunities. Learn more here.

Explore the Reports Portal!

Looking for insights to support your work? The Island Health Reports Portal houses key metrics across our health system - including patient flow, wait times, service utilization, and more. Simply log in with your Island Health credentials to access dashboards, track trends, and make data-driven decisions. Start exploring here: Reports Portal. Your next insight is just a click away!

Are you interested in connecting with Alums around the province through social media?

The SynergyHub WhatsApp group is described as “a fun BC originated group of passionate health system improvers guided by QI science and interested in collaborating and bridging silos in our system”. You can scan the QR code to join the group.

If more of a local flavour is your preference, we also have a WhatsApp group called QuPID created by our own South Island Alum, Alicia Power (Cohort 4). 

Click here to join the Alum group

Do you have something you'd like to share?

We are always interested in hearing about the work you're doing and what we can share with our community. If you have a shoutout, story, opportunity, or any comments you'd like to share with the PQI community, please email us at pqi@islandhealth.ca.

Thank you!

If you have any questions, comments, or ideas for improvement, please email PQI@IslandHealth.ca 

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