The 2025 nomination period has now ended. Recipients of the My Family Doctor will be announced mid-April. Thank you to all those who submitted a nomination!

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For communities across the province, family physicians are more than just medical professionals. Family doctors foster long-term relationships, enhancing patient outcomes and trust in the health care system. They are the first point of contact for most people with health concerns and play a vital role in preventive care, early diagnosis, and chronic disease management.

The BCCFP My Family Doctor Award provides British Columbians with the opportunity to recognize and honour their own family doctors, celebrating the doctor-patient relationship that supports good health. Five family physicians are selected annually – one from each geographic health region.

For an idea of what to include in your nomination, here is an extract from a nomination for a previous recipient:

“Dr. X is an incredible physician. She treated me first as a human being and then as a patient. She slowly took the time to earn my trust, which was far from easy. She made adaptations to procedures so that I was able to follow through with regular healthcare screenings and minor procedures . . . Dr. X always referred me to specialists when the need arose, and she took the time to answer endless questions about what to expect during these appointments and procedures. . . She helped me navigate insurance forms and was an incredible listener and one of the least judgmental people I have ever met . . . I also know that she did work for the hospitals and care homes in our community, often being a voice and face of comfort for her elderly patients and their families.”