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Membership
We’re here to support BC family physicians at all stages of practice - through bold, collaborative advocacy, tailored professional development, and programs that recognize your work and impact.
About Our Membership
The BC College of Family Physicians (BCCFP) is the professional home of family medicine in BC, championing the vital role of family medicine for more than 8,000 members. Through our national partnership with the College of Family Physicians of Canada (CFPC), our members access certification standards, lifelong education resources, and a network of 35,000+ family physicians across Canada.
By becoming a member of the CFPC, you become a member of the BCCFP. Apply online or call 1-800-387-6197, ext. 423.
*Note: Membership is complimentary for UBC medical students.
Benefits
Professional Network and Certification
- Access a national and regional network of family physicians
- Resources to help you gain your Certification in the College of Family Physicians (CCFP), the national standard for training and certification in family medicine
Advocacy and Recognition
- Advocacy campaigns to highlight your experiences as a family physician and amplify your voice to government and the public
- Eligibility for BCCFP awards and scholarships that celebrate innovation and excellence in family medicine
- Attend our Annual Awards Celebration that recognizes the patient- and peer-nominated award recipients and connect with your peers at the only province-wide celebration of family medicine!
Career Support and Resources
- Access to regularly updated resources to support family physicians through all career stages
- The BC-specific First Five Years Facebook group, which serves as a community for sharing information and seeking answers from peers
- Through our Dinner with Docs events, student members can join small-group dinners with experienced family physicians to learn about the realities of practice, explore career pathways, and gain mentorship in an informal setting.
Continuing Professional Development
- Locally produced, industry-free CPD that aligns with the needs and preferences of BCCFP members and dovetails with the Mainpro+ credit structure
- CPD initiatives, including Virtual Examination tools and Learning (REAL) Groups for small group learning and online resources
Funding Opportunities
- Access to funding opportunities from the CFPC or BCCFP, including scholarships, grants, bursaries and awards
CCFP Certification
The CCFP (Certification in the College of Family Physicians) is the national standard for training and certification in family medicine. Family medicine residents or practicing physicians in Canada can become CCFP-certified and add the CCFP designation to their title.
The Certification Examination in Family Medicine is open to College members who have successfully completed an approved residency training program in family medicine or successfully completed a combination of training and practice experience.
Once you complete the CCFP, you will be awarded Certification in Family Medicine and will be CCFP-certified. You maintain these credentials through ongoing membership in the BCCFP/CFPC and participation in the College's Maintenance of Certification Program (Mainpro+).
For information about eligibility and examinations, visit the College of Family Physicians of Canada (CFPC) website.