Submitted by the Joint Standing Committee on Rural Issues The Joint Standing Committee on Rural Issues (JSC) have recently implemented The Medical Assistance in Dying Travel and Training Assistance Program (MAiDTTAP). The JSC established the program to recognize and support those physicians who seek to offer MAiD professional skills and … Continue reading
The General Practice Services Committee (GPSC) is looking for two new members to join its Provincial Recruitment and Retention Steering Committee for a 12 month term, beginning in September 2017. The GPSC’s Call for New Members is open for ONE first or second year UBC family medicine resident, and ONE … Continue reading
The Doctors of BC honoured several rural practitioners during its Awards Night hosted as part of the organization’s Annual General Meeting on June 3. Two Doctors of BC Silver Medal of Service Awards were bestowed upon two rural medicine advocates: Dr. Geoff Appleton and Dr. Elizabeth Lund. Appleton – a … Continue reading
The Rural Coordination Centre of BC recognized and feted two British Columbia rural physicians and three organizations in the community of Fort St. John for their accomplishments and contributions to rural medical practice on May 13 at the BC Rural Health Conference held in Prince George, BC. Dr. Leta Burechailo … Continue reading
Submitted by Doctors of BC For the third year in a row, the Joint Standing Committee on Rural Issues (JSC) has approved funding of $1,000 for any BC rural doctor interested in attending the Society of Rural Physicians of Canada’s 25th Annual Rural and Remote Medicine Course on April 6 … Continue reading
Submitted by Doctors of BC The Joint Collaborative Committees (JCCs) have partnered again with the BCPSQC’s Quality Forum for a pre-forum day of interactive workshops March 1, 2017, with a focus on ‘Simplifying the Journey’. The Quality Forum days are March 2 – 3, 2017. Currently, our BC health care … Continue reading
Submitted by Doctors of BC Clinician Quality Academy is a professional development program delivered over an eight-month period, beginning in April 2017 – registration is open until February 17. The curriculum of Clinician Quality Academy features content and learning modules designed specifically for physicians, and aims to build capability to lead … Continue reading
On November 15, 2016, the Joint Standing Committee on Rural Issues (JSC), along with its partners, UBC and the Rural Coordination Centre of BC (RCCbc), announced a $5M endowment for the Rural Doctors’ UBC Chair for Rural Health. The monies for the chair were generously provided through the Joint Standing … Continue reading
Photo: Andrew Seaman Submitted by Jude Kornelson, Centre for Rural Health Research The challenge to access specialists for patients in rural and remote communities is a growing concern for physicians and patients. When a patient requires complex care that exceeds the scope of primary care practitioners, referral or transfer is … Continue reading
Submitted by Doctors of BC Mark your calendars for March 1 – 3, 2017. The Joint Collaborative Committees (JCCs) partners again with the BCPSQC’s Quality Forum for a pre-day forum of interactive workshops focusing on ‘Simplifying the Journey’. This is your opportunity to work with health care partners to help … Continue reading