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On January 28, BC Family Doctors met with the new Minister of Health, Josie Osborne, to talk about how we … Continue reading

Dr. Rebecca Janssen Why I became a rural doctor My father was a rural doctor—the old-fashioned kind, the kind that … Continue reading

President-Elect Dr. Darren Joneson recently joined the Your Health Care Matters podcast for a thoughtful discussion on the challenges facing … Continue reading

We’re developing a strategic plan and we want to hear from you! Join one of three 1.5 hour focus groups … Continue reading

Doctors are caught between shifting generational values and long-standing expectations. A recent Wall Street Journal article highlighted the tension between … Continue reading

Dr. Atma Persad  Growing up in a small village in rural Alberta shaped my perspective on medicine. Early experiences, such … Continue reading

BC Family Doctors is proud to support the second phase of OurCare, a national initiative engaging patients across Canada to … Continue reading

We welcome the Premier’s focus on improving primary care, strengthening health workforce recruitment and retention and reducing administrative burdens in … Continue reading

New data from the Canadian Institute for Health Information (CIHI) highlights important shifts and challenges in the family physician workforce … Continue reading

Looking ahead to 2025, here’s our wish list for rural healthcare — key priorities we’re eager to get to work … Continue reading

Dr. Karen Forgie Rural medicine is one of the most challenging yet most rewarding areas of practice. It brings health … Continue reading

Learn more about the steps to re-enrol in LFP in 2025.

It’s not just long hours or the rising costs of running a practice that are driving family doctors away—it’s the … Continue reading