Fraser Medical Clinic
About the role
Alkarim Nurdin Kassam Karmali
frasermedical.ca
Published
January 7, 2026
Location
11915 224th Street, Maple Ridge, Canada
Job Type
Long Term (>8 wks)
Category
Urban Locum
Physician or Clinic Telephone
6045518500
Proposed Dates
Mar 23, 2026 - Jun 30, 2026
Optional Earlier Start Date
Mar 9, 2026
Optional Later End Date
Oct 30, 2026
Hours
Full-time
Description
A Rare Opportunity to Step Directly into a Full-Scope Family Practice – Maple Ridge BC
An established family physician at our clinic, Fraser Medical Clinic, will be relocating out of the area at the end of March and will not be retaining her patient panel. This creates a unique opportunity for a new graduating physician (or a practice ready physician - new to the area) to step immediately into a thriving, full primary care practice without the need to build a panel from scratch.
This opportunity is particularly timely, as the salaried “New-to-Practice” contracts are no longer being offered within Fraser Health Authority. Many new physicians report challenges attaching enough patients to establish a sustainable practice, along with financial strain under the current LFP payment model.
This position is also open to locum physicians. If a permanent replacement is not immediately secured, Fraser Medical Clinic will provide continuity of care through structured locum coverage. Even once a permanent physician is in place, locum opportunities may remain available to support the clinic’s six-family-physician team.
What Makes This Opportunity Exceptional
Established Patient Panel
Approximately 1,500 active patients with 1,200 routinely seen within the last year Typical daily volume of 25–30 patients
Immediate Practice Stability
Fully built, robust patient panel Comprehensive documentation and histories already in place, allowing for a smooth and efficient onboarding process
Teaching & Learning Environment
Teaching practice with Dr. Karmali, Clinical Instructor Hosts R1, R2, medical students, and NP students Preferred site for the Teaching Primary Care Innovation Collaborative (TPCLC) program
Starting Practice Within a Teaching-focused Clinic Offers Important Advantages For New Graduates And Practice Ready Physicians That Might Be New To The Area, Including
Ongoing mentorship and clinical support during the transition and early years of independent practice Continued skill refinement and clinical confidence-building through learner engagement Exposure to collaborative, evidence-informed approaches aligned with modern team-based primary care models
The Teaching Primary Care Innovation Collaborative (TPCLC) supports the integration of interprofessional, team-based care into community family practices and reflects a commitment to high-quality, patient-centred primary care.
Modern, Fully Integrated Clinic Infrastructure
Fraser Medical Clinic is a modern facility designed to support efficient, sustainable, patient centric primary care practice:
Fully integrated EMR with MedDialog and direct email connection
AI medical scribe support Online patient booking and digital workflows
Large, Interprofessional Care Team
Physicians are supported by a comprehensive, collaborative care team, including:
6 Family Physicians Advanced Medical Office Assistants (MOAs) Registered Nurse in Practice Consulting Psychiatrist Prescribing Pharmacy on site Clinical Pharmacist providing consultation for complex polypharmacy cases Rotating Diabetes Nurse Educator Rotating Respiratory Therapist providing assessment and treatment planning for COPD and asthmatic patients
This team-based structure allows physicians to practice at full scope while sharing care for complex patients and reducing administrative and clinical burden.
Seamless Transition & Flexible Start
Opportunity to begin as early as mid-March Alternatively, can seek to cover care via locum coverage until July 1, allowing flexibility for graduates completing training in June or physician tranisition to the area. Ensures continuity of care and a well-supported transition into practice
Aesthetics Practice Opportunity (Optional)
Dr. Karmali also operates an associate aesthetics clinic, supported by a Medical Aesthetic Practitioner. Interested physicians may choose to expand or diversify their scope in this area in the future.
Collaborative, Supportive Practice Culture
We pride ourselves on a collegial, team-based environment with strong operational and clinical support — allowing physicians to focus on patient care rather than administrative burden.
Learn More
Fraser Medical Clinic: https://frasermedical.ca
Fraser Medical Aesthetics: https://frasermedicalaesthetics.ca
Teaching Primary Care Innovation Collaborative (TPCLC): please see program website : https://postgrad.familypractice.ubc.ca/
This opportunity is time-sensitive and will be filled on a first-come, best-fit basis.
We encourage interested residents/or practice ready physicians to reach out directly to Fraser Medical Clinic as soon as possible to express interest, ask questions, or arrange a confidential conversation. Early engagement will allow us to discuss start-date flexibility, transition planning, and practice fit in greater detail.
Kindly
Eileen Karmali
604 551 8500
Administrative Director
Details
ER
No
Obstetrics
No
Hospital
No
Home Visits
No
Long-Term Care
No
Substance Use Care
No
Palliative Care
No
Surgical Assists
No
Solo Practice
No
Practice participating in the FPSC portal and provides longitudinal continuity of care
Yes
Rural Retention Premium
No
Daily Minimum
No
Locum payment based on
MSP Payments Received
Longterm job opportunity?
Yes
Accomodation Arrangements?
No
Average Number of Patients Per Day
25-30
EMR
MedAccess
Skill with this language an asset
Mostly English speaking patients
Overhead Split
75%
Travel expenses reimbursed?
No
Family Practice Division
RidgeMeadows Division of Family Practice
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We believe that whether you provide longitudinal community-based family medicine, hospitalist medicine, addiction medicine or maternity care, we are all family doctors.
Whether you did a rotating internship or have a CCFP designation, we are all family doctors.
Our commitment to our patients and our expertise in primary care unites us all.
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Fraser Medical Clinic
About the role
Alkarim Nurdin Kassam Karmali
frasermedical.ca
Published
January 7, 2026
Location
11915 224th Street, Maple Ridge, Canada
Job Type
Long Term (>8 wks)
Category
Urban Locum
Physician or Clinic Telephone
6045518500
Proposed Dates
Mar 23, 2026 - Jun 30, 2026
Optional Earlier Start Date
Mar 9, 2026
Optional Later End Date
Oct 30, 2026
Hours
Full-time
Description
A Rare Opportunity to Step Directly into a Full-Scope Family Practice – Maple Ridge BC
An established family physician at our clinic, Fraser Medical Clinic, will be relocating out of the area at the end of March and will not be retaining her patient panel. This creates a unique opportunity for a new graduating physician (or a practice ready physician - new to the area) to step immediately into a thriving, full primary care practice without the need to build a panel from scratch.
This opportunity is particularly timely, as the salaried “New-to-Practice” contracts are no longer being offered within Fraser Health Authority. Many new physicians report challenges attaching enough patients to establish a sustainable practice, along with financial strain under the current LFP payment model.
This position is also open to locum physicians. If a permanent replacement is not immediately secured, Fraser Medical Clinic will provide continuity of care through structured locum coverage. Even once a permanent physician is in place, locum opportunities may remain available to support the clinic’s six-family-physician team.
What Makes This Opportunity Exceptional
Established Patient Panel
Approximately 1,500 active patients with 1,200 routinely seen within the last year Typical daily volume of 25–30 patients
Immediate Practice Stability
Fully built, robust patient panel Comprehensive documentation and histories already in place, allowing for a smooth and efficient onboarding process
Teaching & Learning Environment
Teaching practice with Dr. Karmali, Clinical Instructor Hosts R1, R2, medical students, and NP students Preferred site for the Teaching Primary Care Innovation Collaborative (TPCLC) program
Starting Practice Within a Teaching-focused Clinic Offers Important Advantages For New Graduates And Practice Ready Physicians That Might Be New To The Area, Including
Ongoing mentorship and clinical support during the transition and early years of independent practice Continued skill refinement and clinical confidence-building through learner engagement Exposure to collaborative, evidence-informed approaches aligned with modern team-based primary care models
The Teaching Primary Care Innovation Collaborative (TPCLC) supports the integration of interprofessional, team-based care into community family practices and reflects a commitment to high-quality, patient-centred primary care.
Modern, Fully Integrated Clinic Infrastructure
Fraser Medical Clinic is a modern facility designed to support efficient, sustainable, patient centric primary care practice:
Fully integrated EMR with MedDialog and direct email connection
AI medical scribe support Online patient booking and digital workflows
Large, Interprofessional Care Team
Physicians are supported by a comprehensive, collaborative care team, including:
6 Family Physicians Advanced Medical Office Assistants (MOAs) Registered Nurse in Practice Consulting Psychiatrist Prescribing Pharmacy on site Clinical Pharmacist providing consultation for complex polypharmacy cases Rotating Diabetes Nurse Educator Rotating Respiratory Therapist providing assessment and treatment planning for COPD and asthmatic patients
This team-based structure allows physicians to practice at full scope while sharing care for complex patients and reducing administrative and clinical burden.
Seamless Transition & Flexible Start
Opportunity to begin as early as mid-March Alternatively, can seek to cover care via locum coverage until July 1, allowing flexibility for graduates completing training in June or physician tranisition to the area. Ensures continuity of care and a well-supported transition into practice
Aesthetics Practice Opportunity (Optional)
Dr. Karmali also operates an associate aesthetics clinic, supported by a Medical Aesthetic Practitioner. Interested physicians may choose to expand or diversify their scope in this area in the future.
Collaborative, Supportive Practice Culture
We pride ourselves on a collegial, team-based environment with strong operational and clinical support — allowing physicians to focus on patient care rather than administrative burden.
Learn More
Fraser Medical Clinic: https://frasermedical.ca
Fraser Medical Aesthetics: https://frasermedicalaesthetics.ca
Teaching Primary Care Innovation Collaborative (TPCLC): please see program website : https://postgrad.familypractice.ubc.ca/
This opportunity is time-sensitive and will be filled on a first-come, best-fit basis.
We encourage interested residents/or practice ready physicians to reach out directly to Fraser Medical Clinic as soon as possible to express interest, ask questions, or arrange a confidential conversation. Early engagement will allow us to discuss start-date flexibility, transition planning, and practice fit in greater detail.
Kindly
Eileen Karmali
604 551 8500
Administrative Director
Details
ER
No
Obstetrics
No
Hospital
No
Home Visits
No
Long-Term Care
No
Substance Use Care
No
Palliative Care
No
Surgical Assists
No
Solo Practice
No
Practice participating in the FPSC portal and provides longitudinal continuity of care
Yes
Rural Retention Premium
No
Daily Minimum
No
Locum payment based on
MSP Payments Received
Longterm job opportunity?
Yes
Accomodation Arrangements?
No
Average Number of Patients Per Day
25-30
EMR
MedAccess
Skill with this language an asset
Mostly English speaking patients
Overhead Split
75%
Travel expenses reimbursed?
No
Family Practice Division
RidgeMeadows Division of Family Practice
Apply Online
Apply
Your name *
Your e-mail address *
Message
Attachments
Drop files here browse files ...
Captcha
Captcha *
Locum Listings Menu
View All Locum Jobs
Locum Locations
Victoria Coquitlam Port Moody Abbotsford Richmond Kamloops Vancouver Burnaby North Vancouver Sechelt Rossland Well Health Primary Care New Westminster Port Coquitlam Surrey Langley Duncan Fernie Golden Comox Kelowna Vernon Fruitvale 1515 Mctavish Rd North Saanich Maple Ridge Courtenay Qualicum Beach Revelstoke Port Hardy Castlegar Trail Nelson Delta Bella Bella New Wes Williams Lake Whistler 4603 Kingsway #402, Burnaby Chilliwack Maple Ridge , Port Coquitlam & Coquitlam Tsawwassen, Delta, Greater Vancouver Ladner, Delta, Greater Vancouver Invermere Lumby Powell River Fort St John Salmon Arm Cranbrook Squamish Salt Spring Island Smithers Midway Castlegar, Canada West Kelowna Trail, Canada Brentwood Bay Maple Ridge Divison Of Family Practice Daajing Giids Prince Rupert Creston
About BC Family Doctors
The Society of General Practitioners of BC (SGP) has a robust history of standing for the needs of family physicians and their patients. In 2020, after 30 years as SGP, we became BC Family Doctors to better reflect our community and support our purpose of building an environment where all family doctors thrive.
We believe that whether you provide longitudinal community-based family medicine, hospitalist medicine, addiction medicine or maternity care, we are all family doctors.
Whether you did a rotating internship or have a CCFP designation, we are all family doctors.
Our commitment to our patients and our expertise in primary care unites us all.