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Rapid antigen tests available at no cost on PPE Portal

March 21, 2022

Family doctors and specialists in community practice can now log into the Health PPE Portal to place orders for COVID-19 rapid antigen tests (RATs) to be provided at no cost to their clinics.

Physicians in community practice who are registered with the portal can order up to three boxes...
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Medical students and residents: Win $2,000 with Doctors of BC’s Changemaker Award

March 21, 2022

Are you a medical student or resident who goes above and beyond to advocate for a stronger healthcare system? Do you know someone who is? If so, nominate them for the Doctors of BC 2022 Changemaker Award and give them the recognition they deserve – and the chance to win $2,000!

The...
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Dr Kathleen Ross

Dr Kathleen Ross elected as CMA president-elect nominee

March 18, 2022

BC’s physicians have elected Dr Kathleen Ross as their candidate for CMA president-elect nominee. Her nomination will be ratified at the CMA’s AGM in August after which Dr Ross will serve a president-elect until August 2023 when she will then step into the role of CMA president.

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CMA President-Elect
Improving Physician Health & Safety

Addressing physical and psychological safety for physicians

March 15, 2022

A safe working environment is vital for doctors to provide outstanding care to their patients. However, the experience of living through the Covid-19 pandemic has instead demonstrated heightened concerns of violence and threats, causing stressful work environments for doctors. The structures and...
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psychological safety, physical safety, mental health, Workplace safety
2021 Report to members

Physician health and wellness: Doctors of BC 2021 Report to Members

March 14, 2022

Doctors of BC runs largely on the power of doctors—doctors who dedicate their time and energy toward making British Columbia a better place to practice medicine. Together, the dozens of committees, the Board, and the Representative Assembly are the backbone of the organization. The Doctors of BC...
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