News
May 23, 2017
On June 19 and 20 in Vancouver, the GPSC’s is hosting a two-day networking event for partners who are working together to transform BC's system of primary care. The Spring Summit will bring together divisions staff and lead physicians to discuss and plan work for the patient medical home model. For more information on the event, visit: gpscevents.ca.
May 11, 2017
Congratulations to GPSC co-chair Dr Shelley Ross for being recognized as a change maker for family medicine. As an Alumna of the UBC Faculty of Medicine, Dr Ross received the UBC Medical Alumni Association’s 2017 Honorary Medical Alumni Award, which recognizes faculty members who make significant contributions as committed clinicians, teachers, mentors, or administrators. From delivering more than 300 babies to advocating on national platforms, Dr Ross influences change through her commitment to improving family medicine.
May 01, 2017
After North Peace Division of Family Practice developed plans to embed health care teams within three local clinics, community engagement was paramount. Read the full article on the BC Medical Journal's website.
April 17, 2017
BC doctors can access learning and support tools to help patients manage chronic pain, to comply with the BC College of Physicians and Surgeons opioid prescribing standards, and to help address substance use issues in their own communities. These include:
April 16, 2017
Doctors are invited to attend Doctors of BC’s 2017 Annual General Meeting and Convention on Saturday, June 3 at the Pan Pacific Hotel (300-999 Canada Place, Vancouver).