Dr. Magda du Plessis I never planned to be a rural doctor. But once I started working in a small … Continue reading “Beyond the clinic: The reality of rural family medicine”
Dr. Tobias Gelber comes from a long line of physicians—three of my four grandparents were physicians, and my extended family … Continue reading “It takes a village: Why we need team-based care”
Dr. Corina Ciolacu I knew from a very young age that I wanted to be a physician, but my journey … Continue reading “Breaking barriers: My journey as a family doctor in Canada—and the medical system’s failures “
Dr. Celestine Esume In the different countries where I have practiced, family physicians do a lot to help their patients. … Continue reading “Fixing the referral system: Cutting delays and restoring trust in our health system”
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 “Urgent care can’t replace primary care: my journey as a new‐to‐practice doctor”
Dr. Grant Del Begio My plan was psychiatry, but when I did my med school family practice rotation in Churchill, … Continue reading “The heart of family medicine: Trust, tragedy and the bonds that endure”
Dr. Nicole Minielly (family medicine resident) During medical training we complete rotations in rural communities. The diversity of practice … Continue reading “Small towns big impact: Why I chose a rural residency”
By Dr. Darren Joneson When I was young, I never imagined becoming a doctor. In fact, I wouldn’t have been … Continue reading “The human cost of a broken system: Why I push for change”
President-Elect Dr. Darren Joneson recently joined the Your Health Care Matters podcast for a thoughtful discussion on the challenges facing … Continue reading “Dr. Darren Joneson on mental well-being & healthcare reform”
Dr. Rebecca Janssen Why I became a rural doctor My father was a rural doctor—the old-fashioned kind, the kind that … Continue reading “More than medicine: the heart of rural family practice”
Dr. Atma Persad Growing up in a small village in rural Alberta shaped my perspective on medicine. Early experiences, such … Continue reading “Why medical schools need more rural students”
Dr. Karen Forgie Rural medicine is one of the most challenging yet most rewarding areas of practice. It brings health … Continue reading “Mind the care gap: the highs and lows of rural family medicine”
Dr. Melissa Duff There have been significant changes to primary care over the 17 years I have practiced family medicine. … Continue reading “How the new payment model could turn the tide on B.C.’s family doctor shortage”
Dr. Tahmeena Ali Two years ago, I thought about hanging a sign on my clinic saying “closed for good.” After … Continue reading “B.C. has more family doctors with new payment model, but issues still need addressing”
As B.C.’s health care system moves toward more digital solutions, electronic health records (EHRs) have been introduced with the goal … Continue reading “Electronic health records need to support doctors, not slow us down”