May 17, 2024

For many years, Doctors of BC has publicly advocated for the elimination of routine sick note requests (for colds or the flu, etc.) made by employers in British Columbia. In April 2024, Doctors of BC’s Board of Directors approved a policy resolution that recommends the provincial government...

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May 14, 2024

Wildfires impact thousands of British Columbians each year causing huge upheaval and impacts to communities across our province. To support the BC doctors and health care providers who find themselves working through the challenges brought on by wildfires and/or who are displaced by them,...

Wildfire in BC
May 14, 2024

Wildfire season is once again off to an early and concerning start in BC. As this increasingly becomes the norm, it’s important that British Columbians – and individuals across Canada – know how to keep themselves healthy amidst smokey skies.

Who’s at risk

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May 9, 2024

The College of Physicians and Surgeons of BC has permanently closed its medical library which provided BC physicians with access to resources to support their clinical work, research, teaching, and ongoing learning. However, the services it offered are still available through other providers....

May 2, 2024

Doctors of BC supports physicians at every stage of their careers, including the busy and exciting years spent as medical students. One of the ways we do this is by providing an annual $10,000 grant to the UBC Medical Undergraduate Society, which helps to fund a broad variety of activities for...