New forensic physicians arriving in British Columbia are welcomed into a collaborative and supportive professional environment. To help ease the transition, new arrivals are provided with a comprehensive onboarding package, orientation resources, and access to the Navigator Program. This initiative pairs incoming physicians with experienced colleagues to support professional development, encourage peer connection, and build confidence from day one.
Whether you’re new to British Columbia or to forensic practice, we’re here to ensure you feel prepared, welcomed, and well-supported.
BCMHSUS administration provides a comprehensive orientation and onboarding package for new forensic physicians. There is a forensic-specific orientation and onboarding checklist that new physicians can work through during their first thirty-days of employment with the Forensic Psychiatric Service. Types of information included in the orientation and onboarding package is as follows:
If you are a new forensic physician and have yet to receive your orientation and onboarding package, please contact us to let us know.
The Navigator Program supports professional development, fosters peer collaboration, and enhances the overall professional experience for newly recruited forensic physicians. New forensic physicians are paired with more experienced forensic physician advisors who provide informal guidance and peer support during the new recruits’ initial period of practice within the Forensic Psychiatric Services. If you would like to be a part of this program, please register below to be paired with a forensic physician advisor.
Whether you’re a forensic physician looking for support, a prospective physician exploring opportunities in BC, or simply seeking more information about our initiatives, we’re here to help. Reach out to the Forensic Physician Engagement Society (FPES), and let’s start the conversation.
