Nanaimo Medical Staff Engagement Society
The Nanaimo Medical Staff Engagement Society (NMSES) supports and advocates for the medical staff at Nanaimo Regional General Hospital (NRGH).
Our mission is to develop a cohesive, empowered medical staff that engages with Island Health and the community to optimize patient care.
On this website you will find updates, resources, and news relevant to everyone with privileges at NRGH.
Latest News
POSTPONED: Hello, Goodbye! 2022/23
Dear MSA/NMSES members, Upon discussion, the MSA/NMSES Executives have made the hard decision to postpone the February 16th Hello/Goodbye Mingler event due to very low attendance numbers. Thank you to everyone who RSVP’d for the event, we are looking to reschedule sometime in the early spring with the hope that […]
Read moreNMSES Hello, Goodbye! 2022/23 Details | February 16, 2023
At the end of each year, the Nanaimo Medical Staff Engagement Society likes to welcome all the new physicians that have joined our community, and say goodbye to the departing or departed physicians who have dedicated their time and passion to our healthcare system throughout the years. This is usually done at […]
Read moreProject Success: Roots to Read – NRGH Newborn Literacy Program
Congratulations are in order for Dr. Bill Ehman and Dr. Jane Pegg, whose project debut was featured in Nanaimo News Now, Nanaimo News Bulletin & CTV News! See below for a snippet of one article. NANAIMO, British Columbia, June 1, 2022 (NANAIMO NEWS NOW) — “Emphasizing the importance of reading, […]
Read moreUpcoming Events
Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) Physician Wellness Group Training Course – Cohort I
COHORT I | FEB 7 – MAR 28, 4:00 – 6:00 PM WEEKLY (TUE.) Facilitated by Dr. Kathleen McFadden: Kathleen is a University of Saskatchewan graduate who has been a family physician on Vancouver Island for 29 years. She has a special interest in seniors’ care, but had a full service […]
Read moreNawh whu’nus’en – We see in two worlds: Trauma sensitive practices for collectively healing in relationship (Level 1 | March 22)
* The registration is available to currently practicing medical professionals who serve rural BC. If spots are available, they will open the general registration in March, 2023. This course will support health professionals in rural British Columbia to meet new provincial expectations and standards around providing culturally safe care, including […]
Read moreCognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) Physician Wellness Group Training Course – Cohort I
COHORT I | FEB 7 – MAR 28, 4:00 – 6:00 PM WEEKLY (TUE.) Facilitated by Dr. Kathleen McFadden: Kathleen is a University of Saskatchewan graduate who has been a family physician on Vancouver Island for 29 years. She has a special interest in seniors’ care, but had a full service […]
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