May 2023 is the first annual Doctors of BC Awards Month to showcase and recognize outstanding doctors who make extraordinary contributions to their profession and community while improving the welfare of British Columbians and inspiring those around them. Nominations are open, so if you know someone who has made a difference – whether it's a colleague, mentor, medical student, resident, or an individual or organization dedicated to health improvement in BC – consider nominating them for one of the following awards:
Doctors of BC is seeking physician input about substance use and improving access to mental health/mental illness care. Feedback from doctors will ensure that clinicians’ key concerns and patients’ needs are reflected in the policy recommendations and commitments Doctors of BC uses to advocate on these two important matters. Doctors are invited to share their thoughts on the Have Your Say online member engagement platform. Deadline: Monday, April 17 at 11:59 p.m. PT.
To help support doctors in the event that they face an audit, Business Pathways published Audits explained, which outlines types of audits, guides doctors through the audit process, and provides resources and supports. The article clarifies:
Congratulations to the following physicians who recently received awards highlighting their notable contributions to their communities.
Dr Janet Evans has a passion for building: whether it’s effective teams, better systems, enhanced knowledge and capacity, or Lego. The newest member of FPSC’s physician caucus is excited to be joining at such a pivotal time. Here, in her own words, Janet reflects on her journey, leadership, team-based care, and raising a family while building a family practice. I was inspired to pursue medicine from a young age