The RTVS VERRa team has now provided over 10,000 hours of hospital coverage to communities in BC. 🎉⁠ ⁠ VERRa, which stands for Virtual Emergency Room Rural Assistance, has provided overnight hospital coverage to 16 rural hospitals in British Columbia.⁠ Find out more: rccbc.ca/rtvs/verra

One of our key strategic priorities is increasing the influence of the physician voice so BC physicians can be leaders in driving meaningful change and transforming health care. Learn more about how your voice is helping improve the health care system. www.doctorsofbc.ca/advocacy/202...

Doctors of BC attended UBCM today where key health care challenges impacting local communities especially rural including ER closures and physician recruitment and retention, were discussed by Minister and a panel including North Health and Island Health CEOs.

General & urologic surgeons: Help prevent #OvarianCancer by considering opportunistic salpingectomy for patients having routine abdominal or pelvic surgeries. Learn more about this simple procedure & when it’s indicated at sscbc.ca/os. #OvarianCancerAwarenessMonth

Strengthen your rural healthcare team with Quality Team Coaching for Rural BC (QTC4RBC)! Applications open for 2026/27 cohort. This coaching program helps rural BC teams reconnect with purpose and build desired team culture. 💡 Apply with Expression of Interest at rccbc.ca/initiatives/...

Members: The Physician Wellness Network hosts two annual gatherings for BC non-profits supporting #PhysicianHealth. Join the fall gathering on October 7. Learn more and register: ow.ly/GE2R50WYryZ

The RCME Community Program brings continuing medical education directly to rural BC communities, connecting physicians through locally-designed learning that strengthens both clinical skills and peer relationships.⁠⁠ 🔗 Learn more and read the report: rccbc.ca/story/streng...

The newly refreshed Provincial Violence Prevention Curriculum (PVPC) for Physicians course provides physicians with support & info to help prevent violent incidents, enabling them to better protect themselves & others from violence in the workplace. ow.ly/hqcb50WUKU8

#FamilyDoctors and #Residents: you are invited to an upcoming LFP billing education webinar series that will focus on billing in clinic-based settings. Learn more and register: ow.ly/1jRB50WRswu

Join the next Physician Heealth Program (PHP) Speaker Series: "Rethinking Physician Well-Being: Addressing Ableism and Improving Accessibility in Medicine" with Dr Michael Quon. Register: bit.ly/4lKaqAw

Weathering the Storm: a summer symposium on rural preparedness for fires, floods and extreme heat. Hosted by RHSRNbc (part of RCCbc). Read and watch: rccbc.ca/story/weathe...

Are you a rural health professional in Canada? Join the National #RuralHealthWeek campaign and share a short video or photo of yourself doing something you love in rural. ow.ly/Bl5w50WPVFM

In the month leading up to the National Day for #TruthAndReconciliation on Sept 30, we will reflect on the historical & ongoing harms experienced by Indigenous peoples, & our ongoing journey towards reconciliation. Through listening and learning, we can support meaningful action towards healing.

Be featured in our National Rural Health Week Canada Campaign! 🎥 Share a 30-sec video of what you love doing outside work. 🎁 One lucky winner gets a free 3-day pass to SRPC R&R 2026 in Quebec City! Submit now 👉 ruralhealthweekcanada.ca

Medical office staff play an important role in #PatientCare, & having the right skills and resources can help protect staff well-being & ensure patients feel safe. To support office teams in community settings, new De-escalation Tools are now available. Learn more: ow.ly/HjPJ50WMj85

Since its launch in Feb 2023, the longitudinal family physician (LFP) Payment Model has had a transformative impact on health care in BC. When patient needs and physician voices are at the forefront of health care improvement, results are visible.

Doctors/ITMs: The JCCs are partnering with Len Pierre Consulting to host a Community-Based Experiential Learning Session at the shíshálh Community Hall in Sechelt on Oct 8. Register now. Register: forms.office.com/pages/respon...

The CMA is looking to fill physician leadership positions (starting in May 2026) on the CMA Board of Directors, Awards Committee, Committee on Ethics, Governance Committee, Nominations Committee, and the AGM Vice Chair role. The deadline to apply is Dec. 29. Learn more 👇

Doctors of BC’s bursary supports UBC #MedicalStudents pursuing their dreams of a medical career by providing financial assistance. In the 2024-2025 academic year, we supported 360 medical students in BC. Here are two of their stories. ow.ly/HH9n50WGlAu

Big thank you to @doctorsofbc.bsky.social for hosting such a fantastic Backpack Day event! 🎒🎉 It was a great turnout and a pleasure meeting so many future Specialist leaders.

We are looking for a recovery or emergency clinic space to shoot a video on physician safety, and we need your help! Please contact [email protected] with any leads.

Doctors of BC’s bursary supports UBC #MedicalStudents pursuing their dreams of a medical career by providing financial assistance. Each year, hundreds of students receive funding. In the 2024-2025 academic year, we supported 360 medical students in BC. www.doctorsofbc.ca/awards-fundi...

Changes to #GroupMedicalVisit fees: Starting Sept 1 updates to fee-for-service billing will be implemented that aim to enhance #PatientCare, support patient-physician interactions, & ensure the long-term sustainability of #VirtualCare in BC. ow.ly/yhBX50WqgUn

Doctors: If you weren’t able to attend the Mar 19 webinar, "Providing #CulturallySafeCare for Inuit" hosted by the JCCs and UBC CPD, it is now available to view on our YouTube channel. www.youtube.com/watch?v=FqRE...

Doctors: Struggling with insomnia? The Physician Health Program offers a 4-week "Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) for Insomnia" program, providing evidence-based strategies to improve your relationship with sleep. Learn more: bit.ly/3Ho1FhC

🚨 Want to boost your emergency medicine skills in a wilderness setting? Join us Sept 15-18 in Pemberton, BC for The CARE Course Goes WILDE! Designed "by rural, for rural" healthcare providers. Learn more and register: tinyurl.com/theCAREcours...

Doctors: The JCCs are partnering with Len Pierre Consulting to host a Community-Based Experiential Learning Session in Prince George at the Lheidli T'enneh House of Ancestors in Prince George on Sept 24. Register: ow.ly/L1RC50WAWNa

Reducing burdens: Doctors of BC works with LifeLabs to extend Standing Order Policy to two years. Learn more: ow.ly/4FNN50WxIiM

FPSC is accepting applications for medical office staff to take the Panel Management for Family Practice program through the University of Fraser Valley (Sept 11 - Nov 27). Learn more: ow.ly/oMmQ50WxIeY

We have partnered with the University of the Fraser Valley to provide Medical Office Assistants (MOAs) with the opportunity to learn how to protect patient info in their clinics. Doctors Technology Office is covering the cost of this course. Learn more: ow.ly/Alho50Wnarw

In May, physicians from the #SharedCare Adverse Childhood Experiences working group spent a day discussing trauma-informed practices with Surrey Police Service officers, civilian staff, & other community organizations. go.doctorsofbc.ca/4lZGkto #MentalHealthBC #BCdoctors

Doctors, medical students, residents, & their families can access confidential, 24/7 support & referral assistance from PHP. Follow us for ongoing info on PHP services: ow.ly/cmjH50W2WeU

Plan now, stay cool and healthy later. 📝❄️ 👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 Take some time to connect with your family and friends to coordinate your heat preparedness plans.

RCCbc's Real-Time Virtual Supports were profiled in this article, along with partners @thefnha.bsky.social and @ubcmedicine.bsky.social. Findings: RTVS has"improved access to primary, emergency, and specialized care, and have improved the retention and support of rural practitioners."

Fixing health care is more than a policy issue - it's a nation-building priority. As federal, provincial and territorial leaders gather in Muskoka, the CMA is urging them to include health care in Canada's economic future. 89% of Canadians agree: improving #AccessToCare is key to a stronger country.

Advancing #PatientSafety - Learn more about the Digital Referrals and Orders program: ow.ly/hvOn50WeUTG

#DigitalHealth - Learn more about how we are advocating for you and what's next in Digital Health Policy for Doctors of BC. ow.ly/P2BX50VVRtW

Changes to #GroupMedicalVisit fees: Starting Sept 1 updates to fee-for-service billing will be implemented that aim to enhance #PatientCare, support patient-physician interactions, & ensure the long-term sustainability of #VirtualCare in BC. ow.ly/yhBX50WqgUn

There is one day left to apply for @healthqualitybc.ca's upcoming Quality Academy cohort. Quality Academy is designed to help you build knowledge, skills and confidence in the core areas of quality improvement. Learn more and apply today: bit.ly/3It4LRw%E2%8...

Indigenous Peoples are often ignored when seeking health care. That’s why @lenardmonkman.bsky.social — winner of the @cjf-fjc.bsky.social Indigenous Health Journalism Fellowship — is determined to amplify Indigenous voices and highlight underreported health issues affecting their communities.

This spring, 31 UBC medical students experienced rural medicine firsthand through the Rural Medicine Community Experience—and it's changing how they see their future careers! 🩺 🔗 Read the story: rccbc.ca/story/beyond...

Physicians: Need guidance on addressing vaccine hesitancy in #CdnHealth? CMPA shares advice on: ➡️Informed consent ➡️Documentation ➡️Engaging with parents or adult patients 🔗 ow.ly/TFX350Wl7IN

We have partnered with the University of the Fraser Valley to provide Medical Office Assistants (MOAs) with the opportunity to learn how to protect patient info in their clinics. Doctors Technology Office is covering the cost of this course. Register www.ufv.ca/continuing-e...

Doctors of BC has been deeply involved in supporting and advocating for #KelownaPhysicians regarding the closure of the pediatric unit at Kelowna General Hospital (KGH). Learn more. www.doctorsofbc.ca/advocacy/202...

Our contingency planning toolkit outlines the elements of #emergencypreparedness, business continuity, and personal contingency planning to help keep you, your patients, and your staff safe in an emergency. ow.ly/LL0C50V4HWx

#Wildfire season impacts thousands of #BritishColumbians every year, causing significant upheaval and consequences for communities in BC. Check out a list of resources & info we have compiled to support doctors facing the challenges of wildfires: ow.ly/Q1lx50W7OXm

It's been 10 years since the conclusion of the Truth and Reconciliation Commission (TRC) of Canada, which shed light on the devastating harms of residential schools. Recently, @alikamd.bsky.social moderated a virtual discussion on what we've learned since then, and the critical work to come.

BC is actively welcoming doctors from around the globe. Use your expertise to make a real difference in BC’s #HealthCare system with diverse practice opportunities in welcoming rural and urban communities. We have resources to help you! Learn more: ow.ly/Qa8U50VJjt5

We are thrilled to have Dr. Charlene Lui, President of @doctorsofbc.bsky.social, touring the beautiful rural northwest today, on Coast Ts’msyen Territory in Prince Rupert! This visit reflects her deep commitment to rural health & to truly listening to our physician voices.

The Physician Health Program (PHP) has a new look & a new home on our website! Doctors, medical students, residents, & their families can access confidential, 24/7 support & referral assistance from PHP. Follow us for ongoing info on PHP services: ow.ly/cmjH50W2WeU