Dr. Magda du Plessis I never planned to be a rural doctor. But once I started working in a small … Continue reading
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March 28, 2025
March 18, 2025Dr. Tobias Gelber comes from a long line of physicians—three of my four grandparents were physicians, and my extended family … Continue reading
- March 15, 2025
Dr. Corina Ciolacu I knew from a very young age that I wanted to be a physician, but my journey … Continue reading
- March 7, 2025
Dr. Celestine Esume In the different countries where I have practiced, family physicians do a lot to help their patients. … Continue reading
- March 3, 2025
Dr. Ali Dozzi As a new-to-practice doctor and locum, I’m in the thick of urgent care—where, honestly, at least 50 … Continue reading
- February 26, 2025
Dr. Grant Del Begio My plan was psychiatry, but when I did my med school family practice rotation in Churchill, … Continue reading
February 18, 2025Dr. Nicole Minielly (family medicine resident) During medical training we complete rotations in rural communities. The diversity of practice … Continue reading
- February 10, 2025
By Dr. Darren Joneson When I was young, I never imagined becoming a doctor. In fact, I wouldn’t have been … Continue reading
- February 3, 2025
President-Elect Dr. Darren Joneson recently joined the Your Health Care Matters podcast for a thoughtful discussion on the challenges facing … Continue reading
- February 3, 2025
Dr. Rebecca Janssen Why I became a rural doctor My father was a rural doctor—the old-fashioned kind, the kind that … Continue reading
- January 24, 2025
Dr. Atma Persad Growing up in a small village in rural Alberta shaped my perspective on medicine. Early experiences, such … Continue reading
- January 14, 2025
Dr. Karen Forgie Rural medicine is one of the most challenging yet most rewarding areas of practice. It brings health … Continue reading
- November 14, 2024
Dr. Melissa Duff There have been significant changes to primary care over the 17 years I have practiced family medicine. … Continue reading
October 31, 2024Dr. Tahmeena Ali Two years ago, I thought about hanging a sign on my clinic saying “closed for good.” After … Continue reading
- October 24, 2024
As B.C.’s health care system moves toward more digital solutions, electronic health records (EHRs) have been introduced with the goal … Continue reading
