Category Archives: News

Are you a Strategic Consultant with non-profit experience in BC? Or do you know someone who you would recommend? We’d love to hear from you! We’re seeking an experienced consultant … Read More

On December 11, Dr. Rebekah Eatmon will be joined by Dr. Gabrielle Rabu to discuss Opioid Therapy in Indigenous Communities. Learning objectives: 1. Be able to describe culturally safe addictions … Read More

Dear BCCFP Members, The BCCFP has a steadfast commitment to advocating for the well-being of Family Physicians across British Columbia. We hear you that one of the most important issues … Read More

On Saturday, October 28, we held our first Board meeting following the election of our 2023/24 Board of Directors. We are thrilled to officially welcome two new Board members: Drs. Jennifer … Read More

Our 2022/23 Annual Report is now available to read here. It’s been a year of celebration, connection and recalibration for the BCCFP. We’re still in the midst of a primary care … Read More

There’s just one week until we restart our live Cultural Safety in Family Medicine webinar series. On October 11 at 6pm PT, Dr. Rebekah Eatmon will be joined by representatives … Read More

Have you registered to join tomorrow’s virtual Annual General Meeting (AGM) for BCCFP members? It will be conducted via videoconference tomorrow, October 4, at 6pm PT. During the AGM, we will announce the results … Read More

The BCCFP is located on the unceded traditional territory of the Coast Salish Peoples, including the traditional territories of xʷməθkwəy̓əm (Musqueam), Sḵwx̱wú7mesh (Squamish), and Səl̓ílwətaɬ (Tsleil-Waututh) Nations.  In what we … Read More

A huge thank you to all the students and family physicians who took time out of their weekends to join us for the Medical Student Conference on September 23! It … Read More

We are excited to announce the return of our Cultural Safety in Family Medicine webinar series. Through discussion, supported learning, and self-reflection, the webinars offer an opportunity to learn more about … Read More

The 2023 Annual General Meeting of members of the BC College of Family Physicians will be conducted via videoconference on October 4, 2023 at 6pm. Click here to view the … Read More

The election period will run from Friday September 8, 2023 at 9am PDT until Wednesday September 27, 2023 at 9am PDT. Votes will be collected electronically (BCCFP members: check your … Read More

If you would like to join the BCCFP Board of Directors to help shape the future of family medicine, submit your nomination today by 4.30pm! We are seeking Board members … Read More

The BC College of Family Physicians (BCCFP) is becoming increasingly concerned by the growing number of Emergency Departments being forced to close due to a shortage of staff, including physicians. … Read More

BC Cancer is asking physicians to complete their four-question survey on resources for HPV screening by June 19, 2023. Please fill in the survey here: form.typeform.com/to/kTQq2RG0 Questions include: You’re looking … Read More

The College of Family Physicians of Canada (CFPC) has undertaken an initiative referred to as the Outcomes in Training Project (OTP) which involves modifications to the training of Family Medicine … Read More

Do you know an outstanding student who graduated from UBC’s Doctor of Medicine (MD) undergraduate program this year? Each year, the BCCFP awards a $1,000 Medical Student Scholarship to two … Read More

BC Children’s Hospital and UBC, led by research team Dr. Stephanie Glegg, Dr. Kevin Harris, and master’s student Venessa Thorsen, are inviting family physicians in BC to complete a 5–10-minute, … Read More

In line with World Family Doctor Day, we send an annual request to the Government of BC to proclaim May 19 as BC Family Doctor Day. Family physicians are the … Read More

Since 2018, the Government of British Columbia have accepted our annual request to proclaim May 19 as BC Family Doctor Day. Family physicians are the foundation of our health care … Read More

Family Doctor Day, proclaimed in BC and worldwide, recognizes and celebrates the incredible work of family physicians. If you would like to wish your family physician a Happy Family Doctor … Read More

This spring, we welcomed over 150 UBC medical students who took the opportunity to learn about the experience of being a family physician during our annual Dinner with Docs series. … Read More

We are delighted to announce that Dr. Rebekah Eatmon, family physician and BCCFP Indigenous Physician Lead, will be the keynote speaker at the BCCFP Leaders Dinner in Vancouver on May … Read More

Thank you to everyone who has taken the time to nominate their incredible family doctor or family medicine colleague! We’ve received a record number of nominations since we launched this … Read More

With all nominations due Friday, March 31, there’s now just four weeks left to nominate your incredible family doctor or family medicine colleague! If you’re a patient, you can nominate … Read More

We’re inviting UBC medical students to an evening of informal, small group discussion with family physicians from across the province. We have two confirmed dates for our annual Dinner with Docs event: March 9 from … Read More

The deadline for Cultural Safety and Humility grant applications has been extended to 11pm on January 19, 2023. The grants support family physicians to continue or initiate new culturally safe practices and up … Read More

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

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 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

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

Earlier today, the province and Doctors of BC announced a new payment model for family physicians, as well as a tentative Physician Master Agreement (PMA). The Longitudinal Family Physician Payment … Read More

Voting has opened for our Board of Directors election and runs until November 17 at 9:00 am PST. There are three positions up for election, each with a term of … Read More

Register now for BCCFP’s 2022 Annual General Meeting (AGM) that will take place via videoconference on November 24, 2022 at 6:00 pm. We are excited to welcome family physician and … Read More

On September 29, Dr. Elder Roberta Price, and Dr. Rebekah Eatmon, BCCFP ’s Indigenous Physician Lead hosted the third in a series of webinars on Cultural Safety & Humility. Guest … Read More

The BC College of Family Physicians (BCCFP) is pleased to invite all medical students in BC to the 2022 Virtual Medical Student Conference on Saturday October 22, 2022 from 9:00 … Read More

Today, the BCCFP joins people across Canada in commemorating the second annual National Day of Truth and Reconciliation. It is a day for us to commemorate the history and ongoing … Read More

On the occasion of National Day for Truth & Reconciliation, we are pleased to announce the recipients of our first intake of Cultural Safety and Humility grants. Seven projects from … Read More

The Canadian Medical Association (CMA) conducts a national survey every three to four years to monitor health and wellness trends among physicians in Canada. In a report released last week, … Read More

Contraception Coercion: How do we ensure informed, coercion-free, prior shared decision making in our busy practices? Join Dr. Rebekah Eatmon (BCCFP Indigenous Physician Lead) and Dr. Unjali Malhotra (FNHA Medical … Read More

Earlier today, the Ministry of Health and Doctors of BC announced $118 million in stabilization funding to help family doctors in BC address the rising costs of doing business. An update … Read More

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

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

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