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Itβs been just one year since Dr. Osa Olayemi launched her family practice in Richmond after looking for family doctor jobs in Canada, but she and her children already feel at home.
Originally from Nigeria, Dr. Olayemi graduated from the University of Benin before moving to Ghana to complete her family physician training. After practicing family medicine in Ghana for more than a decade, she began exploring family doctor jobs in Canada, specifically opportunities available through the Practice Ready Assessment (PRA-BC) program. This pathway allowed her to begin preparing for the required exams while still practicing abroad.
βI felt that Canada would offer a better life for the kids,β she explains. βI wanted them to experience a society where they are free to do what they want, and where the system supports them in every aspect, such as in health care and education.β
Arriving in British Columbia, Dr. Olayemi completed her Clinical Field Assessment in North Vancouver, where she was introduced to long-term and urgent care. βI was happy that Vancouver Coastal Health linked me with the Richmond Division of Family Practice,β she says, noting how the recruitment team quickly connected her with clinics to explore. The Richmond Division of Family Practice (RDFP) is a professional network of almost 300 local family physicians working together to improve healthcare. This network supports family physicians through a free membership that gives access to exclusive events, career and practice assistance, and peer-to-peer support.
Finding the Perfect Fit for Family Practitioners
Her decision to settle in Richmond was guided by her desire to find the right fit: βI wanted a place where I could fit in, that supported my style of practice, and where I could call home. I think thatβs what I found at MegaFu.β
Dr. Olayemi also appreciated the settlement resources available through the RDFP member portal, which helped her register her two younger children in school. βRDFP gave me quite a lot of support,β she says. βNot everyone who did the PRA-BC with me were as lucky as I was to have that kind of support.β
Today, in addition to her practice, Dr. Olayemi serves as a long-term care physician at Pinegrove Place, participates in the RDFPβs IT Working Group, and works with the RAP program to expand her patient panel. βI am in Richmond, so I should try to serve this population,β she says.
For her family, the move has been equally rewarding. The kids have made friends, play soccer, and enjoy community life, while Dr. Olayemi spends her free time playing basketball with her son, walking, and planning to join a dance class.
Reflecting on her journey, she notes: βI got selected into Richmond, but Iβm glad I came to Richmond. I am happy.β
Why Select Richmond as a Family Doctor?
For physicians considering starting their healthcare career in British Columbia, Richmond offers a welcoming community, strong support, and opportunities to build a fulfilling practice. Whether you are exploring healthcare jobs in Canada, or seeking a rewarding physician career in Richmond, Richmond Division of Family Practice is here to support you every step of the way.
Richmond now participates in two cohorts per year, allowing more IMGs to integrate into our community and provide longitudinal family practice.
The Richmond PCN (Primary Care Network) is dedicated to supporting family doctors and their patients through coordinated care, community resources, and personalized support. By connecting physicians with social workers, clinical counsellors, and community link workers, the Richmond PCN helps improve patient outcomes while making it easier for doctors to provide comprehensive, patient-centered care.
From Career Loss to Community Impact
Anthony Yip travelled the world for his management job in IT with the global inter-banking company Swift. That all changed in 2016 when a stroke cost him not only his ability to communicate, but also his whole career.
βI lost everything,β he says, able to speak again now after years of hard work. βI lost my work, lost all of my friends, lost everything.β Despite several attempts through WorkBC, Yip says nobody would hire him.
βI didnβt want to give up, and I didnβt want to do nothing. This is very important.β
Luckily, Yipβs family physician Dr. David Fung referred him to PCN Clinical Counsellor Shirley Lai and PCN Social Worker Athina Lai. Upon assessment, these PCN clinicians looped Community Link Worker Sean Canasa into Yipβs circle of care.
Finding Purpose Through the Richmond PCN and Volunteer Work
βSean and Athina have helped me a lot. They are always calling me, reminding me to go someplace, helping me in so many ways to learn how to help myself.β
Yip still carries the original list of volunteer roles that Sean had printed for consideration. One of those jobs relied on Yipβs IT experience and seemed a perfect fit. For the past year, he has been visiting Connections Community Services weekly to teach seniors how to use various technology and devices in the Digital Literacy Program for Seniors.
βIt is a way that I can still help people,β says Yip.
Yipβs skills and dedication have garnered attention. Richmond Mayor Malcolm Brodie presented him with the nomination-based U-Roc Award from the City of Richmond as an Asset Champion for Community Support, and he was interviewed by Chris Yuen on Radio AM1470.
Beyond connecting him to this role, Canasa supported Yip with the application process including a criminal record check, and aligned him with exercise programs and educational workshops at the Richmond Stroke Recovery Centre.
βI invite doctors to send more patients to Sean because he is so kind, and because so many people need this kind of support,β says Yip. βWithout him, many people wouldnβt know how to find out these things.β
Family physicians interested in improving patient care through coordinated support are invited to learn more about joining Richmond Primary Care Networks.
Social Prescribing in Richmond connects patients to meaningful community resources that improve their health, well-being, and social connections. Through Richmondβs PCN Community Link program, family doctors can link patients to tailored services, whether itβs volunteer opportunities, fresh food delivery, or support navigating essential systems, helping them thrive
How the Program Transforms Lives
Sometimes, itβs a few new walking buddies, delivery of fresh veggies, a volunteer opportunity, or someone to help with taxes that turns a life around.
Richmondβs PCN Community Link Worker connects your patients to special services throughout our community, and itβs having a profound impact on their ability to thrive. Patients are reporting improved physical and emotional well-being, social connections, and ease of navigating essential systems. This program, sometimes known as social prescribing, has received more than 200 referrals since the program started in October 2022.
In the year they have been working together, Community Link Worker Sean Canasa has formed a strong bond with Anthony Yip. Read Anthony’s story.
βI invite doctors to send more patients to Sean because he is so kind, and because so many people need this kind of support,β says Yip. βWithout him, many people wouldnβt know how to find out these things.β
Through the Community Link Worker, the Richmond Division and Richmond Primary Care Networks have had the opportunity to develop strong relationships with key community partners throughout Richmond.
PCN Community Link Highlights from 2023β24:
Beyond providing direct client care, the program has become a respected platform for collaboration, outreach, advocacy, and engagement with other many community organizations throughout Richmond.
100+ client outreach appointments have been completed in the community, many of them with life-changing results.
The program is scheduled to deliver several community workshops about the PCN, accessing care, finding a family doctor, and accessing community exercise programs. Workshops are booked with SUCCESS Richmond, the South Arm Community Centre Seniors Program, and the Richmond Community Respiratory Program.
Richmondβs Social Prescribing program demonstrates how connecting patients to community resources can transform lives. By partnering with the PCN Community Link Worker, family doctors can enhance patient care, improve outcomes, and foster stronger community ties.
The Richmond Division of Family Practice has launched a new website to better serve family physicians, medical office assistants, partners, and patients. Designed with streamlined navigation and comprehensive resources, the site highlights the Divisionβs commitment to team-based, preventative care and strengthens connections across Richmondβs Primary Care Networks.
Launch of the New Richmond Division of Family Practice Website
The Richmond Division of Family Practice launched itsΒ new websiteΒ today to strengthen communication for member Family Physicians, Medical Office Assistants, partners, and patients.
βThe new website is the culmination of almost a year of dedicated effort,β says Richmond Division Executive Director Jennifer West. βWe have connected with our membership and community stakeholders to ensure that we create a communication tool that is useful, adds value, and reflects the diverse services and supports offered by the Division.β
Since inception, the 35 Divisions of Family Practice throughout the province have operated under the umbrella website provided by the Family Practice Services Committee.
βRichmond was among the first communities selected to implement a Primary Care Network in B.C.,β says West. βDuring the last four years, we have outgrown our website and platform. Our new site, developed with leading edge technology, will better support the dynamic PCN teamβs robust information needs.β
Enhancing Communication and Resources for Members and Patients
Visitors can expect streamlined navigation, a wealth of resources, and clarity around the organizationβs scope and mission. The site also includes an education section for patients and providers to learn how Richmondβs Primary Care Networks are shifting the focus to preventative, team-based care.
βItβs a first and critical step,β she adds. βWe now have more and better tools available to connect with people. The many stakeholders in our health care system have shared goals to promote health system evolution and better patient care for Richmond residents. The Richmond Division is proud to present our new website for our members and community.β
Richmondβs new website provides members and the community with easy access to educational resources, program information, and updates on local healthcare initiatives. By centralizing information and offering tools for both providers and patients, the site enhances communication, supports professional collaboration, and promotes better patient care throughout Richmond.
Explore the new Richmond Division of Family Practice website to discover its featuresβwhether you are a current member, looking to start a healthcare career in Richmond, seeking more information on the PCN, or searching for a family doctor.
The Richmond MOA Network is transforming the professional landscape for Medical Office Assistants in Richmond. With over 170 members across 60 clinics, the Network provides skill-building, professional development, and community connections that enhance both MOA performance and patient care, while supporting family physicians throughout the region.
Richmond MOA Network Surpasses 170 Members in 2023
The Richmond Division of Family Practiceβs MOA Network surpassed 170 members in 2023, solidifying its role to elevate the profession for local Medical Office Assistants.
Program Coordinator Ailin Chen, pivotal to Network strategy, event organization, and clinic outreach, has witnessed the growth first-hand. She and her colleagues have hosted 19 events for MOAs since the Networkβs inception in 2020, and membership now includes 171 MOAs in 60 Richmond clinics.
βWe recognized that a professional association for local MOAs was a critical missing piece,β says Chen. βItβs wonderful to see how the community has embraced the Network, and that it is providing so much value.β
Strengthening Skills, Collaboration, and Community Impact
The MOA Network is critical to enhancing the patient experience by boosting MOA skills, optimizing practices, and enabling quality improvement. These strategies, in turn, increase family physician capacity, which allows them to focus on patient care.
Richmondβs MOA Network team collaborates with other Divisions of Family Practice throughout the province to address industry issues, and updates members via the twice-monthly Richmond MOA Minute newsletter.
βIβm proud of the Richmond MOA Network,β says Executive Director Jennifer West. βThis group is rapidly gaining a reputation in the province as a model for other communities.β
Events and collaborations with health care organizations such as LifeLabs, Brooke Radiology, and ImmunizeBC highlight the Networkβs commitment to connect MOAs with essential services. Chen says the Network will continue to focus on skill building, partnerships, and raising awareness about the value of MOAs.
βWe are developing strategies to have a broader impact on the community and to strengthen the industryβs reputation overall,β she says.
Coppersmith Medical Clinic Manager Jessy Flores appreciates how the MOA Network provides opportunities to engage with fellow MOAs, health care professionals, and support groups.
βThese connections have exposed me to diverse perspectives and innovative ideas about issues that are prevalent in our field,β says Flores. She adds that the Network facilitates the group to identify solutions for common challenges in Richmond clinics.
Part of the Networkβs success is because Chen and her colleagues try to make participation fun.
βThere have been so many wonderful moments since I became part of the MOA Network, but the recent Holiday Social stands out as the most memorable,β says Flores. βThis event offered an enjoyable atmosphere for MOAs and the RDFP team. We got to engage in social interaction through games and activities, delicious food, and a warm cup of hot chocolate.β
Since its inception in 2020, the Richmond MOA Network has hosted 19 events, fostered collaboration with healthcare partners, and provided resources through local and provincial organizations. By strengthening MOA skills, promoting camaraderie, and offering professional support, the Network improves clinic efficiency, boosts physician capacity, and contributes to better patient experiences in Richmond.
Discover the benefits of the Richmond MOA Network ,whether you are a current member, a Medical Office Assistant looking to join, a healthcare professional seeking collaboration, or a family physician interested in supporting your team.
