Launching the 2023 BCCFP awards and honours program

Help us celebrate the incredible work of family physicians across British Columbia by nominating a deserving family doctor or colleague for a BCCFP Award. There is the patient-nominated My Family Doctor Award, … Read More

Cultural Safety and Humility grants reminder

The BC College of Family Physicians (BCCFP) is awarding up to seven members a grant of $5000 each for Cultural Safety and Humility projects in the new year. The deadline to submit … Read More

Happy Holidays from the BCCFP

From the BCCFP Board of Directors, we wish you and your loved ones a safe and restful holiday period. Please note that the office will close on December 23, 2022 … Read More

Former GPSC now named Family Practice Service Committee (FPSC)

On December 6, the former General Practice Service Committee (GPSC) announced that their name had changed to Family Practice Service Committee (FPSC) to “reflect [the] general shift away from the term … Read More

Introducing the BCCFP’s new Officers

BCCFP Board Officers 2022/23 The BCCFP welcomes Dr. Justine Spencer as President for the 2022/23 year. Dr. Spencer is joined by Dr. Vincent Wong as Vice President, Dr. Marjorie Docherty as Secretary … Read More

Apply for a BCCFP Cultural Safety and Humility Grant

Applications for the new CS&H Grant Cycle being accepted until Jan 15, 2023 Family physicians are once again invited to apply for funding to support culturally safe practices. Read more … Read More

Dr. David May discusses options for parents who can’t find children’s pain medication

Can’t find children’s Tylenol in Kamloops, Okanagan? Here are some options | iNFOnews | Thompson-Okanagan’s News Source (infotel.ca)

A Year in Review – Upcoming AGM and Annual Report

As the 2021/22 year culminates, we are taking a look back at the work that the BCCFP and our members have achieved over the past year. AGM Members are invited … Read More

Voting opens for new Physician Master Agreement

Voting is now open to ratify the proposed Physician Master Agreement (PMA). The 2022 PMA is a three-year contract that, if ratified, would be in effect from April 1, 2022 … Read More

Family Doctor Tips on Caring for Children with Respiratory Symptoms

Most respiratory illness in children, including colds, influenza, RSV (respiratory syncytial virus) and COVID-19 can be managed at home without the need for prescription medications. However, in some cases, it … Read More