Tuesday Seminar Series
- Tuesday evenings from 6:00 – 7:00 PM (unless otherwise noted).
- Covering a wide range of non-medical topics.
- Residents of all levels and programs are welcome to attend via Zoom.
- Registration is required. Repeat attendance is welcomed.
- Sessions are not recorded.
Academic Half Days
- TIP offers Academic Half Days each year in the Fall and Spring.
- The content includes the core curriculum and is refreshed annually.
- Next scheduled dates are May 7th and 8th, 2026.
- Residents should obtain their program approval to attend these.
October 6, 2026 6:00-7:00 PM, PST
A general overview of personal insurance; how to prioritize personal insurance depending on practice type and/or family situation. Review of Disability Insurance in particular and its importance in a physician’s career.
October 20, 2026 6:00-7:00 PM, PST
Incorporate or not…that is the question
What it means to incorporate, what groundwork is required and what are the advantages. Review of a few examples with discussion of advantages of different structures. Review the recent changes to medical corporation taxation in Canada.
October 27, 2026 6:00-7:00 PM, PST
HR success: How to think like a boss!
Transitioning into a busy practice is often a major adjustment for many post graduates. In this session we will look at the following topics and HR best practices that will assist you with the next phase in your career.
- Appropriate workplace conduct and professional boundaries
- Respectful workplaces/anti-bullying and harassment
- Managing staff; having difficult conversations
- Dealing with performance related issues
- Employment laws and how they impact the workplace
The objective of this session is to provide UBC post graduates with the fundamental tools to navigate within a practice where they will have responsibility and, in some cases the authority to manage and supervise others.
November 3, 2026 6:00-7:00 PM, PST
Learning how this program can support all UBC Residents including those transitioning to rural practice.
November 10, 2026 6:00-7:00 PM, PST
Parental Leave: When is the most opportune time?
Join us for an information-packed session comparing parental leave during residency versus professional practice. Our speakers from PGME, RDBC, Doctors of BC will detail key financial considerations and benefits. We will touch on available supports and highlight information from VCH and the BC College of Physicians and Surgeons.
November 17, 2026
November 18, 2026
November 24, 2026 6:00-7:00 PM, PST
How to get paid as a doctor in BC: Understanding your payment options & financial considerations
This session will explore Physician compensation models, and the financial and tax planning considerations associated with them. You will learn about the difference between fee for service and alternative payment plan, and the different ways of getting paid.
December 1, 2026 6:00-7:00 PM, PST
Investing in your future: Pension plans & the Canadian retirement landscape
Learn about how pension plans work and how they can compare to other retirement savings vehicles available in Canada.
