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How community-based training is strengthening rural emergency care in BC

Rural clinicians managing a critical care situation face challenges distinct from — and often more complex than — those of caring for the same patient in an urban setting.

Celebrating Indigenous culture: past, present, and future

Every June, Doctors of BC and the Joint Collaborative Committees join Canadians in recognizing National Indigenous History Month.

Optimizing technology in health care: How AI scribes are giving physicians time back in their day

For Dr Nancy Yao, improving office efficiency has been a game-changer for balancing her personal and work life.

Government eliminates routine sick notes

Doctors of BC is pleased that the Premier’s promise during the election last fall to eliminate routine sick notes is coming into fruition—an issue that Doctors of BC has spent more than ten years advocating for.

Residents immerse themselves in rural medicine

Dr James Card believes that if you train medical residents in rural communities, they will stay.

Jared Basil: Empowering Cultural Safety and Working to Transform End-of-Life Care

Jared Basil, a Yaqan Nukiy community member of the Ktunaxa Nation, is a leader in cultural safety education and healthcare transformation.

Truth & Reconciliation

Monday, September 30 marks the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation, which honours survivors of residential schools, the children who never returned home, and their families and communities. It is also a day to reflect on and support the commitment to Truth and Reconciliation.

Division doctors receive King Charles III's Coronation Medal

Dr Baldev Sanghera and Dr Evan Adams were both recognized for outstanding service by receiving King Charles III’s Coronation Medal.

Compensation from NNPBC for NP participation in division activities

Primary care nurse practitioners in BC are eligible for compensation for time spent attending primary care meetings and activities hosted by Divisions of Family Practice.

East Kootenay Division’s Dr Greg Andreas leads the new Curiosity, Frailty, and Palliative Care project

A member of the East Kootenay Division of Family Practice, Dr Greg Andreas is a family doctor who practices in Cranbrook. His journey through medicine is a story of compassion, growth, and a deep-seated commitment to understanding what truly matters to his patients.

Applications open for MOA panel management training

FPSC is accepting applications for medical office staff to take the Panel Management for Family Practice program through the University of Fraser Valley.

Update on FPSC Transition Funding and On-Call/ Availability Funding for Inpatient Care

FPSC has announced important updates about supports for inpatient care. These updates are a follow-up to the information communicated in the June 7 FPSC Special Update.