Let’s Get to the Heart of It - Drop in Coffee Session
2026-04-09 11:00 - 13:00 (America/Vancouver) | Physician Lounge – Surrey Memorial Hospital
Join us for an open-door “office hours” session designed for medical staff to drop in, connect, and get answers to important questions.
Hosted by Timothy O’Brien, Executive Director, Medical Affairs & Medical Staff Services, and Amy Gill-Sidhu, Executive Director, Talent Strategy & People Services, this informal forum offers an opportunity to discuss topics such as recruitment processes, credentialing and privileging, contracting, and any other areas where clarity or guidance is needed.

Inaugural Medical Staff Town Hall
2026-04-14 16:00 - 17:30 | Zoom
Join us for our inaugural Medical Staff Town Hall. This session will provide an open and respectful forum to discuss key issues such as lab services, congestion, and other operational concerns, with site leadership in attendance.
The MSA will facilitate the town hall to ensure a productive and inclusive discussion. Feedback and ideas are encouraged—participants who propose change initiatives may be invited to join rapid-response working groups to help advance them.
Date: April 14
Time: 4:00–5:30 PM
Location: Zoom (virtual)
Link: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/86302329930?pwd=[REDACTED]
Meeting ID: 863 0232 9930
Passcode: [REDACTED]
Medical staff members are eligible to claim 1.5 hours of sessional time for attending the town hall. To be eligible, members must have paid their SMH MSA dues. Dues can be paid here: https://smhmsa.ca/pay-dues/
We anticipate continuing these sessions either alongside regular MSA meetings or as separate town halls as needed.
Questions? Tori@smhmsa.ca

Physician Peer Support Workshop
2026-04-23 18:00 - 20:30 | Zoom
Learning skills to effectively support our colleagues.
Objectives:

To understand the role of a physician peer supporter
To learn and practice key communication skills for supporting colleagues in daily interactions
To learn about other resources available for colleagues in distress

Registration required: Email Dr. Connie Ruffo to register. Zoom link will be shared via email to those who register.

SMH Medicine Rounds – Special Guest from RCH: Dr. Belinda Robinson
2026-04-30 12:00 - 13:00 | Surrey Memorial Hospital – UBC Lecture Room B110, 13750 96 Ave, Surrey, BC, V3V 1Z2, Canada
Join Dr. Belinda Robinson, Geriatrics from RCH, for their Medicine Rounds presentation “Frailty in Acute Care”.
Join in person to connect with your colleagues and enjoy lunch provided by the MSA! Earn one hour of credit for section 1 of the Royal College MOC Program by attending.
2 ways to attend:

In person: UBC Lecture Theatre– CCT SMH
Via Zoom here Zoom Meeting ID: 95354 624799 Passcode: [REDACTED]

Consultant Specialists of BC’s Surrey Memorial Town Hall
2026-05-06 19:00 - 21:00 | Surrey Memorial Hospital – UBC Lecture Room B110, 13750 96 Ave, Surrey, BC, V3V 1Z2, Canada
Dr. Robert Carruthers, President of the Consultant Specialists of BC (cSBC), invites Specialist Physicians to attend our upcoming hybrid Town Hall. This session will provide an opportunity to discuss the Specialist Access Crisis and other pressing issues affecting Specialists in the lower mainland, while also highlighting how cSBC advocates for and supports your practice. Limited food and drink will be available for those in attendance in person.
We invite you to share any topics or concerns you’d like included in the discussion by using the registration link below to provide your feedback.
Registration: Please be sure to register to attend, whether in person or online. By providing your email address for participation in this Town hall you are providing permission to cSBC to contact you regarding other specialist related matters and cSBC activities.
Two ways to attend:

In person at SMH B110
Virtually via Zoom

Register in advance for this meeting:
https://us06web.zoom.us/meeting/register/B6Xvf8N2S22MAAie7ISEHw
After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the meeting.
Please feel free to pass this invite along to any Specialists Physicians in your area. If you require more information or any additional details please email Emma (cSBC Executive Assistant) at admin@specialistsofbc.org.

SMH Medicine Rounds – Dr. Anshula Ambasta
2026-06-04 12:00 - 13:00 | Surrey Memorial Hospital – UBC Lecture Room B110, 13750 96 Ave, Surrey, BC, V3V 1Z2, Canada
Join Dr. Anshula Ambasta for their Medicine Rounds presentation on the RePORT laboratory utilization project.
Join in person to connect with your colleagues and enjoy lunch provided by the MSA! Earn one hour of credit for section 1 of the Royal College MOC Program by attending.
2 ways to attend:

In person: UBC Lecture Theatre– CCT SMH
Via Zoom here Zoom Meeting ID: 95354 624799 Passcode: [REDACTED]

Fraser Health Medical Staff Wellness Grand Rounds: College of Physicians and Surgeons of British Columbia: Unpacking the Health Professions and Occupations Act
2026-06-11 18:30 - 19:30 | Zoom
Presenters:

Dr. David Unger, Deputy Registrar, College of Physicians and Surgeons of British Columbia
Dr. Derek Puddester, Deputy Registrar, College of Physicians and Surgeons of British Columbia

Objectives:

Describe changes in the HPOA specific to Complaints, Health Monitoring, and Duty to Report processes
Summarize expectations of licensees under the new legislation
Identify resources at the College, and across the system, of potential benefit to licensees as they consider the impact of the HPOA on their practice

Format: Virtual via Zoom
Download the poster here.

Wellness Event
2026-06-19 08:00 - 11:00 | Physician Lounge – Surrey Memorial Hospital
Join us at the SMH lounge and patio and enjoy complimentary breakfast and refreshments from your MSA Wellness Committee. Whether you’re able to stop by briefly or stay a little longer, we hope you’ll join us. Download the poster here.
