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…d to spend time with colleagues on some visionary and impactful work, but at the same time, I felt the heaviness of all that is happening around us – the uncertain times provincially, nationally and internationally. When I left that Board meeting, I felt like I was walking on air! No, we didn’t solve all the world’s – or our profession’s – problems, but we did put some of them in perspective and we reminded ourselves of the power of our collective…

…iation, the research survey is seeking input from people across Canada about their experiences with primary care and improvements that can be made. OurCare is asking family doctors to encourage patients and the public to take the survey. The survey will be used to help researchers understand the gaps in our primary care system and advocate for meaningful improvements. Learn more at about the OurCare project at ourcare.ca and share the survey link:…

…at she has been recognized for her significant impact on her patients, our profession and the community. “Being named Woman of the Year is an honor and I am deeply humbled to be recognized among such inspiring women in BC. Change is never a solo act, so I extend my gratitude to BC Family Doctors, its staff, team, and all our members,” Maryam says. A well-deserved shout out to you, Maryam! Read more about Maryam’s Change Maker award and check out a…

…. Harshita brings a strong foundation in communications, digital storytelling and inclusive outreach to this new role. It’s great to have you two on our team!…

…a time to be a family physician in BC! I feel honoured to follow in the footsteps of so many great leaders. As we continue to advocate for family physicians in the province, there is still much to do and I’m ready to get to work. I have challenged the status quo in our healthcare system for nearly a decade. With my local Division of Family Practice, I learned how we can enact change at a local level. I also had many opportunities at a regional lev…

…eria To participate, physicians should meet any of the following criteria Attached to families in the Nurse Family Partnership Provide maternity care Have a patient panel that includes children under 6 years of age Practice in Indigenous communities The project runs from June 2025 to March 2026, with a minimum of 2-4 hours per quarter. Remuneration will be provided. All meeting will be held virtually. If you are interested, please email primarycar…

…nt your family doctor colleagues on the Provincial Surgical Executive Committee. Do you like to grapple with complex challenges and identify priorities to chart a course for a better healthcare system? If you said ‘yes’, then we encourage you to put your name forward to be our BC Family Doctors’ representative on the Provincial Surgical Executive Committee (PSEC). This Doctors of BC committee informs and establishes priorities, identifying key del…