Drop‑In Lunch for MSA Members
2025-10-27 12:00 - 14:00 (America/Vancouver) | Physician Lounge – Surrey Memorial Hospital
Come take a break — lunch is on your MSA! This is a relaxed, drop‑in event for all MSA members.
What to Expect:

Enjoy lunch provided by your MSA — a light lunch will be available between 12 and 2 pm. First come, first served.
Mingle with colleagues — catch up with familiar faces and meet new members from across departments.
Learn about upcoming MSA events — hear what’s planned for the weeks and months ahead.
Find out how to apply for engagement project funding — learn how the MSA can help bring your project ideas to life through engagement project funding.

Who should come: All MSA members welcome. Drop in anytime — no formal RSVP required.
Questions? Email tori@smhmsa.ca
Download the poster here.

Medical Staff Town Hall: SFU School of Medicine - A Collaborative Model for Clinical Learning
2025-11-12 07:30 - 08:30 | MS Teams
Agenda:

7:30 – 7:35 a.m.
Welcome and opening

7:35 – 8:05 a.m.
Theme Discussion – SFU School of Medicine: A Collaborative Model for Clinical Learning

8:05 – 8:25 a.m.
Q and A

8:25 – 8:30 a.m.
Wrap up

Topic:
Meet Dr. David Price, Dean, SFU School of Medicine, learn about the curriculum, timelines, and hear how SFU is partnering with Physicians, Fraser Health, Hospitals, FNHA & Divisions of Family Practice to achieve it’s mandate.
Presenters:
Dr. David Price, Dean, SFU School of Medicine

Join via MS Teams:
Join the meeting now
Meeting ID: 250 521 604 407 8
Passcode: [REDACTED]

A Night of Connection: Medical Staff Gala
2025-11-15 18:00 - 23:00 | Fairmont Pacific Rim, 1038 Canada Pl, Vancouver, BC, V6C 0B9
Join us to recognize the dedication, resilience, & compassion of our medical staff members at Surrey and Langley Memorial Hospital.
The Surrey Memorial Hospital and Langley Memorial Hospital Medical Staff Association would like to invite all MSA members and their partners to join colleagues for an evening of elegance and celebration!
Through an evening of shared stories, laughter, and community, we aim to foster engagement and promote a culture of connection and collaboration.
The evening will feature a gourmet dinner, photo booth, live DJ, open bar and prizes. Dress in your finest formal attire and join us to celebrate your hard work and mingle with your colleagues.
Purchase tickets here.

SMH Medicine Rounds – Dr. Matthew Chamberlain (Cardiology)
2025-11-20 12:00 - 13:00 | Surrey Memorial Hospital – UBC Lecture Room B110, 13750 96 Ave, Surrey, BC, V3V 1Z2, Canada
Join Dr. Matthew Chamberlain, Cardiology, for their Medicine Rounds presentation.
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]

MSA Quarterly Meeting
2025-12-08 17:30 - 19:00 | Surrey Memorial Hospital – UBC Lecture Room B110, 13750 96 Ave, Surrey, BC, V3V 1Z2, Canada
Join us in person in B110 at SMH or via Zoom. Zoom details: Meeting ID: 94263 953551, PW: [REDACTED]
Dinner is provided to in person attendees. Download the agenda here
Agenda

Questions? Email Tori@smhmsa.ca.

Surrey Hospital Blood Drive
2025-12-10 13:00 - 19:45 | Queen Elizabeth Secondary School 9457 King George Blvd, Surrey
We’re proud to announce the 2nd Annual Surrey Memorial Hospital Blood Drive — an opportunity for our medical staff and community to come together and make a life-saving impact.
Date: December 10, 2025 Time: 1pm – 7:45pm Location: 9457 King George Blvd, Surrey
Every donation counts. Whether you’re a first-time donor or a returning participant, your contribution helps ensure that patients in need continue to receive vital blood transfusions.
Book Here:
Step 1: Create and account
Step 2: Book an appointment
Download the poster here.

SMH Medicine Rounds – Dr. Behrang Homayoon
2026-01-29 12:00 - 13:00 | Surrey Memorial Hospital – UBC Lecture Room B110, 13750 96 Ave, Surrey, BC, V3V 1Z2, Canada
Join Dr. Behrang Homayoon, Radiology, for their Medicine Rounds presentation “Update on Endovascular Treatments of Venous Thromboembolism”.
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]

Catered Coffee & Cookies
2026-02-05 10:00 - 13:00 | Physician Lounge – Surrey Memorial Hospital
Presented by your SMH MSA Wellness Committee
Stop by the doctors’ lounge for a casual, drop-in treat day for a small moment of rest and recharge during your shift.
This is not a scheduled event and there is no formal program. Treats will be available throughout the day to ensure all shifts have an opportunity to participate. Please feel free to stop by at your convenience and enjoy a small treat.
Download the poster here.

Fraser Health Wellness Grand Rounds: Tools to Face Moral Distress and Ethical Dilemmas in Your Practice
2026-03-04 18:30 - 19:30 | Zoom
Presenter: Kristina Kekesi-Lafrance, LLB, LLM, Clinical Ethicist, Ethics Services
Objectives:

Recognize and describe moral distress in clinical practice
Identify practical tools and strategies for addressing moral distress
Engage in collaborative ethical reflection and discussion
Reflect on the emotional and relational impacts of ethical challenge
Recognize how moral distress affects clinicians’ well-being, team dynamics, and quality of care

Download the poster here (Zoom details included).

MSA Quarterly Meeting
2026-03-09 17:30 - 19:00 | Surrey Memorial Hospital – UBC Lecture Room B110, 13750 96 Ave, Surrey, BC, V3V 1Z2, Canada
Join us for the MSA Quarterly Meeting – a night packed with updates, insight, and connection. Plus, in person attendees receive dinner on us!
Two ways to attend:

via Zoom. Please check your email for Zoom details
In person in B110 at SMH.

Agenda

Engagement Survey Results
Site Medical Director Update
Meditech Expanse Updates

Let’s Get to the Heart of It - Drop in Coffee Session
2026-04-09 11:00 - 13:00 | 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. Shivraj Riar
2026-05-07 12:00 - 13:00 | Surrey Memorial Hospital – UBC Lecture Room B110, 13750 96 Ave, Surrey, BC, V3V 1Z2, Canada
Join Dr. Shivraj Riar, Endocrinology, for their Medicine Rounds presentation.
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]

Medical Staff Town Hall
2026-05-13 07:30 - 08:30 | Zoom
Strengthening Quality and Safety Governance and Medical Staff Engagement Survey

Wednesday, May 13, 2026 | 7:30 to 8:30 a.m.

Virtual meeting details:
Join on your computer, mobile app or room device.

Click here to join the meeting
Meeting ID: 265 434 506 577 897
Passcode: [REDACTED]

Or call in (audio only).

+1 604-900-0985
Phone Conference ID: 268 398 35#

Presenters

Julie Fraser, Chief Nursing and Allied Health Officer and Interim Vice President, Quality, Safety and Practice
Dr. Ralph Belle, Vice President, Medicine
Dr. David Wickham, Interim Executive Medical Director, Practice Improvement and Medical Staff Services and Interim Executive Medical Director, Wellness and Partnerships

Agenda

7:30 – 7:35: Welcome and opening
7:35 – 8:05: Themed discussion
8:05 – 8:25: Q and A
8:25 – 8:30: Wrap up

SMH Medicine Rounds – Dr. Nikolas Desilet
2026-05-21 12:00 - 13:00 | Surrey Memorial Hospital – UBC Lecture Room B110, 13750 96 Ave, Surrey, BC, V3V 1Z2, Canada
Join Dr. Nikolas Desilet, Hematology, for their Medicine Rounds presentation.
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]

SMH Medicine Rounds – Dr. Kim Cheema
2026-05-28 12:00 - 13:00 | Surrey Memorial Hospital – UBC Lecture Room B110, 13750 96 Ave, Surrey, BC, V3V 1Z2, Canada
Join Dr. Kim Cheema, Nephrology, for their Medicine Rounds presentation.
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]

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]

MSA Quarterly Meeting
2026-06-08 17:30 - 19:00, 2026-09-14 17:30 - 19:00, 2026-12-07 17:30 - 19:00 | Surrey Memorial Hospital – UBC Lecture Room B110, 13750 96 Ave, Surrey, BC, V3V 1Z2, Canada
Details TBA.
