Congratulations to the new Prime Minister
BC Family Doctors congratulates Prime Minister Mark Carney on the federal Liberal party’s election victory. In this time of uncertainty, we urge you to value the critical role family doctors play as the heart of healthcare. We hope you will make healthcare a priority and listen to the voices of family doctors and patients across this country. We need to fix our flailing healthcare system. Now is the time to make real investments in healthcare. Wi…
Improve the future of primary care: OurCare survey
Access to basic health care is a struggle for millions of people in Canada, with over 1 in 5 unable to find a family doctor. The national OurCare Survey, led by Dr. Tara Kiran and the MAP Centre for Urban Health Solutions, aims to change that. Conducted in partnership with the Canadian Medical Association, the research survey is seeking input from people across Canada about their experiences with primary care and improvements that can be made. O…
Join us as our Provincial Surgical Executive Committee Representative
…ommittee. 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 deliverables and outcomes related to provincial perioperative care. Positi…
Join our Board as a District Delegate!
…rd as a District Delegate and represent your colleagues. There are four positions open. Terms are two years. Terms commence immediately. One (1) Delegate position in each of: District 1 – South Island (one year board term only) District 9 – Skeena (including Prince Rupert, Smithers, Terrace) District 10 – South Central Cariboo (Including Kamloops, Merritt, Williams Lake) District 12 – North East (Including Dawson Creek, Fort St. John) Read more ab…
Equitable access to primary care in rural communities
National Rural Health Week is an annual celebration recognizing the dedication and impact of healthcare providers in rural, remote and First Nations communities across Canada. This year, National Rural Health Week will take place between October 20-24, 2025. The aim of the week is to highlight the importance of rural health care and the ability for family doctors to provide longitudinal and integrated care to their patients. During this period, w…
Doctors of BC Health Authority Engagement Survey
…Survey to ensure every family doctor’s perspective is heard. During this critical time of health system transformation, your feedback directly informs our work with health authorities and the Ministry of Health. This is an annual survey meant to facilitate improvements through constructive and targeted actions. The survey is confidential and anonymous, with results broken down by practice type to help us advocate more effectively for your needs. P…
OurCare BC Priorities Panel Report on Primary Care
The British Columbia Priorities Panel on Primary Care: New perspectives and possibilities for primary care in Canada report is now available. This BC-specific report from OurCare summarizes the recommendations from 31 members of the public who live in BC and represent the province’s diverse demographics, geographics, life experiences, and interactions with our health care system. This panel collectively spent almost 1000 hours learning from exper…
Constructing New Pedways in 2024
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We Heard You Loud and Clear – You Want Change
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