medical students

Med student uses bursary to make a big difference in small communities

July 10, 2018

When Maryam Garabedian found out she received a bursary from Doctors of BC, she was excited by the prospect of being able to pursue one of the projects on her wish list to benefit communities in need. 

“This support broadens the opportunities I get to engage in,” says Maryam, a third-year...
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bursary, medical students

Doctors of BC and CMA supporting BC med students as they prepare for residency interviews

January 12, 2018

Before medical students become resident doctors responsible for patients, performing surgery, delivering results, or diagnosing issues, they must first be matched for residency placement through the CaRMS process. The Canadian Resident Matching Service (CaRMS) facilitates medical students’...
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CaRMS, medical students, residents
Dr Stuart Silver

14 Doctors help 65 medical students find a career match

March 23, 2017

“So, did you always know you wanted to be a radiologist?” asks a first year Island Medical Program (IMP) student in Victoria “Hah, well, not exactly,” answers Dr Stuart Silver with a smile before continuing to share his own journey through medicine with an attentive audience. Dr Silver is one of...
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find your match, medical students

Doctors of BC supports 4th year students' preparation for residency

January 10, 2017

One of the most stressful and challenging times for medical students comes in their fourth year of study: the transition to residency. Students chose a discipline, apply for, and are invited to interviews that play a critical role in their future as doctors. On January 7th Doctors of BC and the...
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CaRMS, medical students, residents

UBC Medical Class of 2020 “Backpack Day”

September 9, 2016

Mark Twain famously said, “The two most important days in your life are the day you are born, and the day you find out why.” Before August had even concluded, close to 300 enthusiastic and eager first-year UBC medical students had headed back to school to begin their exciting and life-altering...
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medical students, insurance