Doctors of BC

Connecting with future physicians at the Western Medical Students Summit! Our team was on-site sharing how Doctors of BC supports med students every step of the way - from school to residency to practice.

At the #PerinatalCare Forum, physicians, midwives, and maternity professionals gathered to discuss pregnancy and newborn care in BC and offer insights to help inform #SharedCare’s perinatal strategy and Perinatal Services BC’s Maternity Services Strategy. Read: https://ow.ly/b2Bg50Ye1IK

Our thoughts are with the community of Tumbler Ridge following today’s deeply upsetting events. We want to acknowledge the community physicians, local care teams & first responders supporting patients & colleagues during this difficult time. The #PhysicianHealthProgram is there to support members.

Struggling with charting? #AIscribes can help #FamilyDoctors save time and focus on patients. Learn how Dr. Yao worked with a #PracticeSupportProgram coach to reduce #AdministrativeBurdens. Connect: psp@doctorsofbc.ca
Learn more: https://go.doctorsofbc.ca/DOBCBlueSky

📅 Save the date: Jan 25, 2027! The JCC Showcase 2027 brings together health care innovators in BC to share ideas, progress, and solutions. Registration opens fall 2026. Stay tuned! https://ow.ly/zyHS50YcqPP

Join us for the Community-Based Specialists Town Hall on March 5! Hear from specialists and the DoBC digital health team as we tackle #AdministrativeBurdens and explore what’s next for AI in your practice. Register today: https://ow.ly/Guei50Yc1BQ

Service notice: Member portal services have been fully restored. Thank you for your patience.

Learn more about how community-based training is strengthening rural emergency care in BC: https://ow.ly/fnSs50Y9BAJ

Service notice: We are currently experiencing service issues with some member portal services. Our team is actively working to restore full functionality. Affected services include: membership renewal, insurance payments, HBTF claims, CPRSP and PLP, and bank account updates.

We're excited to share a new resource: A Refreshed Approach: Framework for Effective Cultural Safety and Humility (CSH) and Indigenous-Specific Anti-Racism (ISAR) Education and Training.

Learn more and explore the framework: hqbc.ca/4afuuqS

The full results of the ninth Doctors of BC Health Authority Engagement Survey are in - here’s what physicians told us: https://ow.ly/kTtf50Y7TZt

Explore the Key Principles in Culturally Safe Engagement that support the practice of safe, meaningful and comfortable engagement activities.

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This made-in-B.C. preventive surgery lowers ovarian cancer risk A program to provide innovative preventive surgery for those at risk of ovarian cancer expands in B.C. Find out more.

VCHRI researcher Dr. Gillian Hanley is exploring innovative surgical procedure — the pre-emptive removal of fallopian tubes — which could become a game-changer in the prevention of ovarian cancer: https://ow.ly/Pq9650XXpMv Gynecologic Cancer Initiative Doctors of BC

Melissa with BC Premier David Eby and his wife Dr. Cailey Lynch at Doctors of BC's annual President's Dinner and Awards Gala in Vancouver

Melissa with BC Parks Foundation CEO Dr. Andrew Day Melissa at Doctors of BC's annual President's Dinner and Awards Gala in Vancouver

Melissa holding the 2025 Excellence in Health Promotion award with UBC medical student Emilie Wang and her Changemaker award at Doctors of BC's annual President's Dinner and Awards Gala in Vancouver

Loved celebrating physicians @doctorsofbc.bsky.social's Awards Gala last night.
Honoured to celebrate #PaRx's Excellence in Health Promotion Award with @bcparksfoundation.ca's CEO Andy Day, and @cape-acme.bsky.social's Emilie Wang for her Changemaker award. Congrats to all!
#healthyfuture

From championing your voice to providing exclusive financial perks, physician wellness programs, business support, and unbeatable ClubMD discounts—your membership supports your practice and your life. Renew by March 31 to continue enjoying all the benefits you’ve earned. https://ow.ly/YqVL50Y1V6o

#MedicalStudents: Get key financial tips, cash flow guidance, and advise on choosing the right insurance plan in this joint webinar led by our Insurance team and MD Financial Management. Register: https://ow.ly/CMQf50XXpB8

‘Losing doctors to desk work’ survey underscores the massive impact of administrative burdens A recent national survey of 1,924 physicians conducted by the Canadian Medical Association (CMA) and the Canadian Federation of Independent Business (CFIB) shows that doctors in Canada spend an average of 9.1 hours a week on administrative work, w

Doctors of BC is actively working to reduce #AdminBurdens so physicians can focus on what matters most: caring for patients. Read more: https://ow.ly/2V8E50Y3SP6

From championing your voice to providing exclusive financial perks, physician wellness programs, business support, and unbeatable ClubMD discounts—your membership supports your practice and your life. Renew by March 31 to continue enjoying all the benefits you’ve earned. https://ow.ly/YqVL50Y1V6o

Join PHP's 4-week BIPOC cohorts, led by Dr Rahul Gupta. A culturally safe space to explore identity, workplace challenges, resilience, & shared lived experiences. Learn more: https://bit.ly/4m7lRDJ

Join Doctors of BC and SWITCH BC for our webinar on Feb 10 to learn practical steps to improve safety in your practice. Learn more and register: https://ow.ly/glab50XT4v7

Get your Quality Academy questions answered!

Join an upcoming information session on January 16 or 21, 2026, from 12:00–12:45 PT.

Hear directly from our team and learn how the program can help you advance your quality improvement skills.

View session details: hqbc.ca/48HrDq3

#MedicalStudents: Get key financial tips, cash flow guidance, and advise on choosing the right insurance plan in this joint webinar led by our Insurance team and MD Financial Management. Register: https://ow.ly/CMQf50XXpB8

Opportunistic Salpingectomy | SSC Physicians in British Columbia are at the forefront of preventive health care, championing opportunistic salpingectomy (OS) as a transformative approach to reducing ovarian cancer risk. This innovative procedure involves removing the fallopian tubes during a hysterectomy or other pelvic or abdominal…

Denise Ryan of the Vancouver Sun highlights the great work being done by BC health leaders in reducing the risk of ovarian cancers by up to 80% with opportunistic salpingectomy. https://vancouversun.com/health/bc-preventative-surgery-lowers-ovarian-cancer-risk

"The Light of Irene" is available to every doctor in BC. A symbol of belonging & safety, displaying this piece in your practice is one way to show you are committed to the provision of #CulturallySafeHealthCare for your #IndigenousPatients. Form: https://ow.ly/tT8450OXYAa

Join Doctors of BC and SWITCH BC for our webinar on Feb 10 to learn practical steps to improve safety in your practice. Learn more and register: https://ow.ly/glab50XT4v7

Vasectomies are now available on #HaidaGwaii — no more leaving the island for a simple procedure. Lear more: https://ow.ly/EoJk50XKJza

Join PHP's 4-week BIPOC cohorts, led by Dr Rahul Gupta. A culturally safe space to explore identity, workplace challenges, resilience, & shared lived experiences. Learn more: https://bit.ly/4m7lRDJ

Join Dr Peter Gibson on Jan 8 for a one-hour webinar to help physicians navigate retirement with clarity and confidence. Resgiter: https://ow.ly/EKQC50XyHsA

Who’s making rural health care shine? 🌟 The 2026 #BCRuralHealthAwards are now open for nominations—until Jan 5, 2026! Celebrate the #RuralPhysicians, residents, & communities who are transforming #RuralHealth across BC.

Nominate your rural hero today: https://ow.ly/ShIp50Xtibu

"The Light of Irene" is available to every doctor in BC. A symbol of belonging & safety, displaying this piece in your practice is one way to show you are committed to the provision of #CulturallySafeHealthCare for your #IndigenousPatients. Form: https://ow.ly/tT8450OXYAa