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.
August 11, 2026 6:00-7:00 PM, PST
Understanding the agreements and contractual terms relevant for newly practising physicians
The session will provide a general introduction to contracts and contractual terms relevant to new physicians. Residents ideally should have a good understanding and ability to carefully consider the terms of a contract, which help them make informed decisions about the legal risks and benefits before signing. The focus of this session will be on the terms of contracts using the examples of different types of locum contracts and other contractual agreements. We will also touch on agreements relating to cost-sharing and release of information agreement terms. The session will review how to understand contractual terms using the examples of contractual rights and limitations, indemnification, liability, and confidentiality clauses and other clauses relevant to new physicians in practice.
August 18, 2026 6:00-7:00 PM, PST
Show me the money: The Business behind Medical Clinics
This session explores the business side of community clinics, how they operate, and how operations impact provider experience. The session is meant to arm physicians with the understanding of what happens behind the scenes at their future place of practice, to increase transparency and knowledge of the business side of medicine.
August 25, 2026 6:00-7:00 PM, PST
Safety Is Non-Negotiable: Violence Prevention at Work
Workplace violence happens, but what can you do to reduce the risk? This session equips you to recognize warning signs, learn to master de-escalation techniques that actually work, and access resources to confidently train your team and manage incidents in the workplace. Discover your roles and responsibilities and learn practical strategies to keep yourself and your team safe.
September 1, 2026 6:00-7:00 PM, PST
Negotiated benefits for all BC Physicians
An overview of BC government paid benefits available to all MSP billing physicians (including service contract, sessional, and fee-for-service). Benefits include CRPSP, CME, CMPA, REAP, PDI. Discusses how to access or apply for these valuable benefits.
September 15, 2026 6:00-7:00 PM, PST
The LFP Payment Model 101: How to get started
Learn about the LFP Payment Model as a compensation option for longitudinal family physicians and locums.
September 22, 2026 6:00-7:00 PM, PST
This session will cover the foundational money management basics. Focus areas include: Getting your financial house in order, how to keep more of what you earn, how to reduce taxes, debt management, budgeting, and managing cash flow.
September 29, 2026 6:00-7:00 PM, PST
Make PathwaysBC your go to resource for optimized referrals and so much more
A guided tour to Pathways’ online directory. Learn how to streamline referrals, access specialist/specialty clinic info (e.g., current wait times, sub-expertise, pre-consultation blood work, and imaging requirements) and search patient and physician resources.
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
TIP AHD
November 18, 2026
TIP AHD
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.
