Become a Member
Become a Member
As a Richmond Family Physician, you are entitled to FREE MEMBERSHIP with the Richmond Division of Family Practice (RDFP), which represents almost 300 local Family Physicians in health system improvement. Our members work together to achieve common health care goals and to strengthen primary care. The Richmond Division and your membership are funded by the Family Practice Services Committee through the British Columbia Ministry of Health and Doctors of BC.
Member physicians participate in the Richmond Division of Family practice Annual General Meeting and Clinical Pearls event, June 2023
Member Benefits
- Free, member-driven professional development, engagement, and networking events throughout each year
- Opportunities to provide feedback, to collaborate with colleagues and partners, and to lead the evolution of primary care
- Invitations to participate in health care initiatives such as long-term and maternity care
- Increased access to practice supports such as I.T., after-hours call services, language interpretation, vaccine delivery, practice optimization, and transition support
- Access to wellness programs designed to improve physician work-life balance
- Division support for clinic recruitment and human resources
- Supports and resources for your MOAs, including the Richmond MOA Network, panel development and management, and access to grants/additional FPSC funding opportunities
- Retirement planning support
- Peer support for complex and unattached patient care
- Free subscription to UpToDate ($579 value)
- Discounted supplies through group purchase options:
- Biomedical waste/sharps disposal
- Medical supplies and equipment
- Office supplies and equipment
- Paper shredding, document storage, and destruction (paper and electronic)
The Richmond Division of Family Practice offers many professional development and networking opportunities for its members and their teams throughout the year.
General Members
ELIGIBILITY
General membership in the Richmond Division of Family Practice is open to Richmond Family Physicians who meet the following criteria:
- duly-licensed Family Physicians
- practising at least 51 per cent in Richmond
- practising within clinical practices, walk-in clinics, locum services, and/or some specialized services
- in good standing with the College of Physicians and Surgeons of British Columbia
- a minimum of 19 years of age
In cases of ambiguity, eligibility for membership will be determined by the Board.
RIGHTS
- to be notified of, and to attend, all General Meetings
- to make or to second motions at a General Meeting
- to debate on motions under consideration in accordance to the Rules of Order
- to serve as Invited on Society committees
- to exercise a vote on matters for determination at General Meetings
- to be nominated for the election of Directors
- to be nominated, if eligible, to stand for election as a Director
- to participate in Society programs and initiatives according to Board criteria.
Associate Members
Associate membership in the Richmond Division of Family Practice is open to individuals who meet the following criteria:
ELIGIBILITY
- medical students, family medicine residents, International Medical Graduates, or retired Family Physicians
- ordinarily reside, practice, or did practice pre-retirement, in Richmond
- in good standing (or have been in good standing at the time of retirement) with the College of Physicians and Surgeons of British Columbia. This criteria does not apply to medical students.
In cases of ambiguity, eligibility for membership will be determined by the Board.
RIGHTS
- to be notified of, and to attend, all General Meetings
- to debate motions under consideration according to the Rules of Order
- to serve as invited on Society committees
- to be nominated, if eligible, to stand for election as a Director
- to participate in Society programs and initiatives according to Board criteria
Member Registration Process
All applications undergo a review process by the Board of Directors. If you meet all criteria for membership, you can expect to receive a welcome email from the Richmond Division of Family Practice within two to four weeks. Be sure to read and follow instructions in this email carefully to register your account, which provides access to member-only content on this website. That email will also include instructions on how to access UpToDate.
UpToDate
What is UpToDate? UpToDate delivers evidence-based clinical decision support, access to valuable CME credits, and research support for health care practices.
Please note: Free access to UpToDate is a benefit of your Division membership; members must login via the provincial Divisions of Family Practice website to access their UpToDate subscription. Please email us if you need support.