FPSC Provincial Mentorship Program

The FPSC Provincial Mentorship Program provides mentorship and networking opportunities for both new and experienced family physicians across the province to build confidence and expand their scope of practice in these streams:
This program provides tailored guidance through 1:1 conversations between mentors and mentees. Physician time will be compensated, and these sessions can occur virtually or in person.
 
Program participants can receive mentoring in as many streams as they choose. Each stream is eligible for up to 5 hours of compensation (up to 2 hours for mentees in the longitudinal locum stream).
 
We are currently building our mentor pool. Mentors and mentees are welcome to apply now with matching and 1:1 mentorship beginning in June.
 
Have questions? Contact us at [email protected].

Apply now to be a mentor or mentee

Mentor information 

A mentor is a supportive, experienced advisor who guides mentee(s) in achieving clinical and/or career goals.

Benefits of being a mentor

  • Contribute to the growth of other family physicians and improved knowledge transfer practices
  • Network in a practice area of your choice
  • Enhance your leadership and teaching skills 
Application process  
  1. Review the Mentor Program Package and consider the program stream(s) in which you would like to be a mentor
  2. Submit application here
  3. The FPSC team will reach out to you to confirm receipt of your application and acceptance to the program
  4. You will be contacted about potential mentee matches as they become available
  5. Once a match is made and you have accepted, the mentee will reach out to you to schedule your first mentorship session
Eligibility 
  • Registered and fully licensed family physician with the College of Physicians and Surgeons of British Columbia in good standing
  • Have a minimum of 5 years of active clinical experience in the relevant setting(s)
  • Be a member of a Division of Family Practice
  • Knowledge in the clinical practice stream, local systems, workflows, and interdisciplinary care models
  • Hospital privileges may be required (Inpatient Care stream or Pregnancy & Newborn Care stream)
Compensation

The FPSC Provincial Mentorship Program provides up to 5 hours of 1:1 mentorship for both mentee and mentor, compensated at the hourly JCC sessional rate (up to 2 hours for mentees in the locum stream) for each program stream.

Participants must track their mentorship dates and hours for submission.

Instructions on how to submit the claim form will be available starting June 1, 2026. 

Mentee information 

A mentee is an active learner, at any stage of their career, who engages in a partnership with another physician to receive guidance on clinical learning and career growth.

Benefits of being a mentee 

  • Receive tailored support as a new or experienced physician
  • Expand your practice into long-term care, inpatient care, pregnancy and newborn care, and longitudinal family medicine
  • Build confidence and access personalized support by working with an experienced peer physician mentor
  • Build knowledge and connections through participation in local networking opportunities
Application process
  1. Review the Mentee Program Package and consider the program stream(s) in which you would like to be a mentor
  2. Submit application here
  3. The FPSC team will reach out to you to confirm receipt of your application and acceptance to the program
  4. You will be contacted about potential mentee matches as they become available
  5. Once a match is made and you have accepted, you can reach out to your mentor to schedule your first mentorship session
Eligibility 
  • Registered and fully licensed family physician with the College of Physicians and Surgeons of British Columbia in good standing
  • Be a member with a Division of Family Practice A family physician who is new to, and working in:
    • Longitudinal family practice or as a locum in longitudinal family practice
    • Long-term care
    • Inpatient care
    • Pregnancy and newborn care (PNC)
  • Hospital privileges may be required (Inpatient Care stream and/or facility-based care in Pregnancy & Newborn Care stream)
Compensation

The FPSC Provincial Mentorship Program provides up to 5 hours of 1:1 mentorship for both mentee and mentor compensated at the hourly JCC sessional rate (up to 2 hours for mentees in the locum stream) for each program stream.

Participants must track their mentorship dates and hours for submission.

Instructions on how to submit the claim form will be available starting June 1, 2026. 

Program resources