Medical students: why join Doctors of BC?

September marks the start of a new school year. For 288 students at UBC’s Medical Faculty, it also marks the start of their journey to become a physician.

It is an exciting time, but also can be extremely stressful. There is one simple step that you, as a medical student, can take that will help get you on the right path.

By joining Doctors of BC, medical students receive a range of services and support that will benefit you throughout your medical school years and into residency. First, we provide membership completely free of charge to our medical students - there is no cost to be a member throughout your years of study. In addition, student members have access to loan forgiveness programs and annual bursaries to help ease financial burden. In your first year, you have free coverage for disability insurance – with significantly discounted rates in the following years. The same applies for life insurance. If times get a little tough, you can access free confidential counselling services and wellness support through the Physician Health Program. 

• Learn more about benefits and information for students, on the medical student resource page 
• Join Doctors of BC