Despite promise of new med school, no end in sight to the family doctor crisis
BCCFP President, Dr. David May, on the delay of the promised SFU medical school, and why the family doctor crisis will not end as long as family docs remain undervalued … Read More
Register for the 2022 CFPC Family Medicine Forum
Don’t miss this opportunity to connect, learn, and experience FMF – Canada’s largest family medicine conference! Register for the College of Family Physicians of Canada’s upcoming Family Medicine Forum (FMF). … Read More
BCCFP responds to Canadian Senate Report on Forced and Coerced Sterilization of Persons in Canada
The federal government should compensate and apologize to all people who were subjected to forced and coerced sterilization, the Senate Committee on Human Rights said in a report released Thursday, … Read More
Statement on the Premiers Meeting
Access to a family doctor is fundamental to a sustainable, functioning health care system On May 19, 2022, the BC College of Family Physicians (BCCFP) met with legislators in Victoria … Read More
Doctor crisis: How much does it cost to become a family doctor?
BIV interview with Dr. David May, President of BCCFP
B.C.’s healthcare system feeling effects of previous cuts
Opinion piece by Minister of Indigenous Relations and Reconcilation, Murray Rankin
No magic pill to cure North Shore family doctor shortage
There are about 8,000 people on a waiting list for a GP on the North Shore right now, and likely many more searching for a family doctor. Every month the … Read More
Thank you, Family Medicine graduates
Thank you, Family Medicine grads! As family physicians, you are the foundation of healthcare. Your residency during COVID has been especially difficult, as you’ve had to adapt to rapidly changing … Read More
B.C.’s Urgent Primary Care Centre plan not working say MLA
Read more from MLA Renee Merrifield
The BCCFP responds to the recent New-to-Practice contract proposal
The government’s recent efforts to address some of the issues facing family medicine graduates shows that they get the magnitude of the problems. But in failing to consult with new … Read More
BCCFP advocacy campaign puts family medicine crisis in the spotlight
On April 12, the BCCFP released the results of updated public and member polling that explores the state of family medicine in BC. The research formed the basis of the My Family Doctor Cares … Read More
Kamloops family still hoping for family doctor after eight years
Read the quote from Dr. David May & the full article on Infotel Kelowna.
Why thousands of Thompson-Okanagan residents can’t find a family doctor
Infotel Kelowna, interview with Dr. Marjorie Docherty, a Kelowna physician who has been practicing family medicine in Canada since 1985.
Celebrating Leadership and Advocacy in Family Medicine
As the heart of family medicine in BC, the BCCFP was delighted to bring together many of our province’s emerging and seasoned family physician leaders at this week’s Leaders Dinner. … Read More
BC Green Party leader to travel the province to discuss healthcare
Read more: ‘The people in this province are suffering’: BC Greens launch health-care tour
What can we do to get more family doctors in BC? (CAPACITY CRISIS – BC’s Healthcare System)
CKNW 980 Weekend Mornings with Sterling Faux, Interview with Dr. David May
These med students want to become family doctors. B.C.’s compensation model is making them think twice
The thought of running a business while caring for patients is ‘incredibly daunting,’ one student says. Read more on CBC News.
Houston family doctor sounds alarm on family medicine crisis
Research shows almost 1 million British Columbians without a family doctor. Read the full article.
The daily ‘marathon’: A rare first-hand look at B.C. family doctors’ workload
CTV News, day in the life with Dr. Nazia Niazi
The Early Edition with Stephen Quinn – May 30, 2022
Read more:CBC Listen, med students choosing family practice.
Short-staffed urgent and primary care centres are failing to fix B.C.’s family doctor crisis, critics say
Some say province’s 26 UPCCs are only contributing to health-care staffing issues. Read more on CBC News.
BC NDP faces pressure over staffing crunch at urgent and primary care centres
View more: Global News, Primary and Urgent Care Centres
BC Today with Michelle Eliot
CBC Listen: Interview with Dr. Rita McCracken and Camille Currie – Primary and Urgent Care Centres
Statement on the One-Year Anniversary of the Kamloops Residential School Findings
This week marks one year since the Secwépemc Nation’s announcement of the discovery of unmarked graves on the former Kamloops Indian Residential School site. They are believed to hold the … Read More
How a ‘Band-Aid’ urgent care strategy contributed to B.C.’s primary care crisis
CTV News, interview with Dr. Kathleen Ross.
BCCFP Tells Government that Family Doctors Deserve to be Heard
On May 19, the BCCFP recognized BC Family Doctor Day by taking a group of 50+ family doctors to meet with government. We were there to ensure they understand that … Read More
Delta doctor sounds alarm on family physician crisis
Watch The Delta Optimist’s interview with Dr. Kanwar Sidhu.
Kamloops woman among almost a million people in B.C. without a family doctor
Read the full article on Infotel Kelowna.
Health Matters: World Family Doctor Day and what’s causing severe hepatitis cases among children?
Watch the Global News interview with Dr. Birinder Narang.
MLA Dan Davies: One in five British Columbians do not have a family doctor
Nearly one million people in British Columbia are without a family doctor, and those in the Peace region are no exception. Read the full article on Energetic City.
Is the Doctor In? BC Can’t Say for Sure
FOI documents highlight the large number of patients without access to primary care. Read the full article on The Tyee.
BCCFP Recognizes recipients of 2022 Family Doctor Awards
Ahead of BC Family Doctor Day on May 19, we are excited to announce the recipients of this year’s BCCFP annual awards. We received a record number of nominations again this year, … Read More
Opinion: Here’s why family doctors in B.C. are burning out
Read the full article in New Westminster Record, which reference BCCFP Research.
Trouble finding a family doctor in the Tri-Cities? Here’s why.
View the full article on Tricity News.
Chilliwack doctor sounding the alarm over B.C. crisis in family medicine
Read more on The Abbotsford News interview with Dr. Astrid Wells.
Whistler doctor sounds alarm on growing physician shortage
With only one full-service clinic remaining, Dr. Karin Kausky calls for more provincial support. Read Pique News‘ interview with Dr. Karin Kausky.
New TV ad launches in advance of Family Doctor Day
May 19 is BC Family Doctor Day. On May 19 we’re meeting with government in Victoria to find solutions for the crisis impacting our profession, our patients, and the 1-in-5 … Read More
‘Lot of burnout’: Richmond doctors feel strained running private practices
Richmond News: Younger doctors are largely rejecting the old family practice model, not wanting to practice medicine and run a business.
Family doctor crisis—Let’s use Family Doctor Day to advocate for primary healthcare in B.C.
The Georgia Straight provides an open letter to Minister Adrian Dix from family physicians in their first five years of practice.
Hundreds of family doctors accepting new patients in Alberta as nearly a million British Columbians without
View CTV News full comparison of primary care in Alberta and BC.
Family Doctors needed in BC
Listen to the full CKNW 980 – Mornings with Simi interview with Dr. Birinder Narang.
May 19, 2022 proclaimed BC Family Doctor Day
The British Columbia government has once again proclaimed May 19 BC Family Doctor Day. Click on the image above to read the full proclamation. BC Family Doctor Day is our … Read More
Nearly 900,000 British Columbians don’t have a family doctor, leaving walk-in clinics and ERs swamped
Read the full article on The Globe and Mail.
The Current with Matt Galloway – April 28, 2022
The Current, interview with Camille Currie, who recently lost her family physician, about how she’s dealing with the shortage.
In 1991, B.C. had more family doctors than it needed. So why are so many residents unable to find one now?
View CBC‘s policy review in BC with reference to BCCFP research.
Amid shortages of family doctors across Canada, med school grads increasingly don’t want the jobs
View The Toronto Star‘s national coverage featuring the College of Family Physicians of Canada.
Premier says he’s not blaming Ottawa, but B.C. needs federal help to fix ‘crumbling’ health care
View the full report on The Province, where they reference the number of British Columbians without a family doctor.
Take action! Ask your MLA for better support of family medicine
Join the hundreds of British Columbians who have written letters to their MLAs to let them know about the value they place on family doctors and the almost 1 million … Read More
Addressing B.C.’s family doctor shortage
View more on Global News, to watch the interview with Dr. Birinder Narang.
A crisis in care: CBC series examines Victoria’s family doctor shortage
Listen to the full recording of CBC‘s “A crisis in care: audio series examining Victoria’s family doctor shortage.”
Almost a million B.C. residents have no family doctor. Many blame the province’s fee-for-service system
Read more: CBC references the BCCFP research in this article.
‘A big crisis’: How B.C.’s family doctor shortage is spreading
The Times Colonist address the BCCFP research in their article while British Columbia’s doctor shortage continues.
‘In crisis’: Award-winning B.C. family doctor mulls giving up bursting practice
View the full article on Global News where they interview Dr. Tahmeena Ali.
Poll shows many British Columbian’s worried about their family doctor
CKNW 980, The Jill Bennet Show, interviews Dr. Marjorie Docherty regarding the doctor shortage in B.C.
Help us advocate for the future of family medicine
Advocacy toolkit available to help you advocate on behalf of increased support for family medicine One of the most impactful ways for you to get involved is to engage with … Read More
Bank of Canada’s big increase, Losing family doctors in BC & Drug deaths on the rise
CKNW 980 – Mornings with Simi interviews Dr. Katrin Lovett.
Poll suggests many British Columbians are worried about losing their family doctor and not being able to find a new one
View Vancouver Sun‘s full interview with Dr. David May on the struggle to find a family doctor in British Columbia.
40% of British Columbians afraid of losing their family doctor, poll finds
Watch Global News‘ interview with Dr. Marjorie Docherty.
The BCCFP releases new research and calls on government for change
The BCCFP has released new research findings that sound the alarm on the state of family medicine in BC. In a position paper released April 12, the BCCFP found that … Read More
Thank you to all 2022 Dinner with Docs participants
Family Physicians Share Experience With Students at Dinner With Docs Despite not being able to meet in person again this year, more than 100 UBC medical students took the opportunity to … Read More
One week left to nominate a deserving colleague for a BCCFP award
Nomination deadline – March 31! Help us celebrate the incredible work of family physicians across British Columbia by encouraging nominations for the 2022 BCCFP Awards. The awards program recognizes excellence … Read More
Apply for a Cultural Safety and Humility Grant
The BCCFP has committed to advocating for culturally safe health care and demonstrating anti-racist approaches to address health equity. The BCCFP Cultural Safety and Humility Grants Program (CS&H Grants) aims … Read More
Statement on preliminary findings of investigation at Williams Lake residential school
The BC College of Family Physicians (BCCFP) is deeply saddened by the the discovery of 93 unmarked graves at the site of a former B.C. residential school in Williams Lake. … Read More
Join Us For the Next Cultural Safety and Humility Webinar – March 3, 2022
Cultural Safety and Humility in Family Medicine Series Session 2 – March 3, 2022 7:00 pm to 8:30 pm REGISTER HERE BCCFP’s Indigenous Physician Lead, Dr. Rebekah Eatmon, and Dr. Elder … Read More
Recent CBC article about nurse practitioners
On Sunday, Dec 5, CBC ran an online story about how nurse practitioners are “bridging the gap between family doctors and the ER”. Like many of you, we are disappointed … Read More
We all deserve respect: Downloadable sign for doctors’ offices now available
Every physician should feel safe and protected in delivering the care that British Columbians value. We know that the vast majority of British Columbians value their relationship with their family … Read More
BCCFP Hosts 12th Annual Medical Student Conference
On Nov 27, medical students from across the province had the opportunity to learn more about family medicine practice from some of BC’s top family physicians, as part of BCCFP’s … Read More
First in Series of Cultural Safety Webinars Now Available on Demand
If you are a BCCFP member and missed the first of our cultural safety and humility live webinars, you can catch up with a full recording of the webinar, available … Read More
Register for Nov 24 Cultural Safety and Humility Webinar
November 24, 2021 – 7:00 pm Session 1: “Ask Me Anything” with Dr. Eatmon Join BCCFP’s Indigenous Physician Lead, Dr. Rebekah Eatmon, for a webinar series aimed at deepening family … Read More
CPSBC Bylaw Amendment Recognizes FPs as Specialists in Family Medicine
Opportunity for BCCFP Members to Provide Input on Proposed CPSBC Bylaw Amendment Recognizing FPs as Specialists in Family Medicine This past spring, the BCCFP launched a campaign raising awareness of … Read More
New Officers Elected to BCCFP Board
BCCFP welcomes Dr. David May as President for the 2021/22 year. Dr. May joined the BCCFP Board in 2016 and was re-elected in 2019, most recently serving as Vice President. He has … Read More
BCCFP Launches Wholehearted Care Video
This year’s AGM was an opportunity to launch our new Wholehearted Care video, celebrating the power of family physicians and the unique value they bring to the health care … Read More
BCCFP Welcomes New Board of Directors at AGM
BCCFP’s Annual General Meeting (AGM) took place via videoconference on Thursday, Oct 14, providing attendees with an update on the work undertaken by BCCFP over the past year. We were … Read More
National Day for Truth and Reconciliation
BCCFP Welcomes Dr. Rebekah Eatmon as Indigenous Physician Lead On September 30, the BC College of Family Physicians (BCCFP) will join others across the country in recognizing the first National … Read More
Introducing BCCFP’s 2020/21 Annual Report
Celebrating Stories of Impact Since last fall, our province has faced many challenges – ones that could not have been overcome without the hard work and commitment of family physicians. … Read More
Register for Oct 14 AGM with keynote speaker, Dr. Jillian Horton
Register for Oct 14 AGM with keynote speaker, Dr. Jillian Horton Our 2021 Annual General Meeting (AGM) will take place via videoconference on October 14, 2021 at 6:00 pm. We … Read More
CFPC calls on government to support “the right kind of care” for Canadians
The College of Family Physicians of Canada (CFPC) has issued a new position statement in support of continuous, comprehensive, relationship-based primary care for Canadians. The statement addresses concerns around the … Read More
Send your photo to appear in our upcoming video!
We’re working on a new video to celebrate the power of family physicians and the unique value you bring to the health care system — and we want to feature you! By … Read More
CME on the Run 2021-2022
UBC Department of Family Practice and UBC CPD have announced their next series of online lectures and speakers. Sep 2021–Jun 2022 (Fridays) | 1300–1700 Pacific Time Target audience: family physicians, … Read More
Apply to join our Board of Directors
Nominations to our Board of Directors are now open and will be accepted until August 23, 2021 at 10:00 am. Eligible members received an email on July 19 containing instructions … Read More