An exciting opportunity to represent our Medical Staff community & voice on the PHC MSA-PASS Executive

• Lead and influence meaningful change that matters 
• Elevate your leadership skills, professional impact & profile

Medical staff are invited to join the combined Executive team of our Medical Staff Association and PHC Physicians & Surgeons Society (MSA-PASS).  

Three respected roles are open for nominations until April 30, 2026.

• MSA-PASS President Elect
• MSA-PASS VP Elect 
• MSA-PASS Member at Large

Learn about these roles and express interest below by April 30.   Eligible members will be presented for election at the June, 2026 MSA Quarterly.

Why join us?

Contribute your unique perspectives and experience to:

• Advocate for day-to-day medical staff issues, needs and solutions e.g. non-MSP patient remuneration, new St. Paul’s Hospital, and many more priorities.
   
• Guide strategies for Medical Staff Facility Engagement funding to improve the Medical Staff workplace, patient care, and well-being.
   
• Be part of a dynamic, collegial group of physician and medical staff leaders collaborating with our partners at PHC and Doctors of BC.
   
• Expand your leadership skills and opportunities
• Get “behind the scenes” of PHC and the health care system
• Build many meaningful connections across Providence 
• Get leadership support, guidance, peer mentor, and transition support to build confidence in the role.
   

MSA-PASS:   A Leadership Incubator

“What I gained was far more than I anticipated – confidence, connections and relationships across departments... A deeper understanding of how our organization functions, how decisions are made – and how physician input can directly shape policy, culture, and patient care priorities.”

“Relationships and insights gained in this role have strengthened my ability to lead, problem‑solve, and effect meaningful change – both in my clinical practice as a pathologist and in future leadership opportunities.”

“Having conversations and finding shared interests with colleagues was inspiring for the work we do in and out of the hospital...It helped give me the confidence to engage in a role with the new St. Paul’s Hospital project.”

"I'm so grateful for this position. If you are even tiny bit interested, I encourage you to put yourself forward for a role on the executive or a Pillar.  It’s huge. It brings so much joy – and a different lens on your day to day practice. It brings you together with people you would not otherwise met."

What's involved?

Time Commitment 

• Avg. of 3-4 meetings per month (4-6 hours) for members at large, held outside of clinical hours. The President attends more meetings with additional responsibilities.
   
• Meeting examples: MSA-PHC PASS Executive, Engagement Working Group, PHC Medical Advisory Committee.
   
• May also work on additional special projects, up to 10 hours a month.
   
• An administrative support team helps support the work.

Compensation: valuing your contributions 

•  Meetings, plus up to 10 hours a month for extra activities, are reimbursed at Physician Master Agreement sessional rates.
   
• Additional stipend for the individual in the elected President role.

Roles

President role

• Call and preside at all meetings of the Medical Staff Association.
• Serve as a voting member of the Medical Advisory Committee (MAC).
•  Serve as a non-voting member of unassigned departments and committees/
• Promote collegiality among members of the Medical Staff.
• Foster effective engagement of the Medical Staff within PHC overall, and represent and advocate for the Medical Staff and its members.
• Present passed resolutions to the MAC, and Report Medical Staff issues to the MAC and CEO and support follow-up.

Vice President role 

• ​​​​Fulfill the duties and responsibilities of the President in his/her absence, and/or as delegated by the President. 

Member at Large role

• Promote collegiality among members of the Medical Staff.
• Promote effective engagement of Providence Medical Staff overall.

Interested or want to discuss? Connect with us!

Express your interest here for nomination by April 30, 2026
Send your name, speciality, and contact information, and a brief note about your interest.  We'll share next steps with you.  pass@phc.ca  

Or, have questions and would like to know more? Let's talk. 
Let's chat or have coffee. Schedule time here: pass@phc.ca

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If you know of colleagues who would suit a role, please share and refer to us.

Who's on the MSA-PASS Executive Team? 

Current Executive  

• Dr. Victor Leung, Infectious Diseases Physician & Medical Microbiologist–President
• Dr. Emile Woo, General Surgeon – Outgoing President 
• Dr. Clementine Tang Pediatrician – Vice President
• Dr. Mike Fazio, Pediatrician – Treasurer
• Ms. Heba Al-Nashef, Midwife – Member at Large
• Dr. Fred Rydz, Internal Medicine Physician – Member at Large
• Dr. Hooman Sadr, Orthopedic  Surgeon – Member at Large
• Dr. David Wilkie, Urogynaecologist – Member at Large
  
  Learn more: Medical Staff Association and Physicians & Surgeons Society

Making a difference – with new connections and  friends along the way