Committees
The Board of the College establishes standing committees made up of board members and other professionals who review issues, and provide guidance and direction to the Board and the College’s staff, ensuring a well-balanced and equitable approach to medical self-regulation.
Committees of the Board are comprised of members who reflect the importance of diversity, gender equality, varied professional experience, and qualification.
Executive Committee
The Executive Committee may perform all duties and exercise all powers of the Board under the Act, except those set out in sections 39(2) to (10) of the Act and the power of the Board to appoint the registrar under section 21 of the Act.
The scope of the Executive Committee is set out in sections 1-13 of the Bylaws under the Health Professions Act, RSBC 1996, c.183.
Dr. B.A. Priestman (Chair)
Ms. J.W.E. Dyson (Vice-chair)
Dr. C.S. Leger (Treasurer)
Dr. J.J. Kingsley
Dr. S.M. McDonald
Mr. L.R. Yip
Finance and Audit Committee
The Finance and Audit Committee reviews the College's finances and provides recommendations to the registrar or the Board regarding accounting practices and systems, budgets, the safekeeping of all assets, and investment strategies.
The scope of the Finance and Audit Committee is set out in section 1-14 of the Bylaws under the Health Professions Act, RSBC 1996, c.183.
Dr. C.S. Leger (Chair)
Mr. B. Sanghera (Vice-chair)
Mr. T.T.S. Mann
Dr. B.A. Priestman
Ms. K.K. Raman
Registration Committee
The Registration Committee considers an applicant's knowledge, skills and abilities and grants registration on the basis of demonstrated qualification.
The scope of the Registration Committee is set out in section 1-15 of the Bylaws under the Health Professions Act, RSBC 1996, c.183.
Ms. T. O’Grady (Chair)
Dr. A. Du Preez (Vice-chair)
Dr. L.F. Dindo
Mr. D. Goldsmith
Dr. A. MacNeily
Dr. S.M. McDonald
Dr. A.R. Patel, DPM
Dr. J. Yee, DPM
Alternates
Dr. I.C. Hughan
Mr. B.D. Penner, KC
Inquiry Committee
The Inquiry Committee meets as committee panels. The following panels have been appointed by the Board.
The scope of the Inquiry Committee is set out in section 1-16 of the Bylaws under the Health Professions Act, RSBC 1996, c.183.
Members of the panel
Dr. B.A. Priestman (Chair)
Ms. J. Erickson (Vice-chair)
Dr. M.D. Carter
Ms. J.W.E. Dyson
Alternates
Ms. L. Charvat
Dr. M.L. Greenwood, PhD
Dr. J.P. Kerrie
Members of the panel
Dr. J.P. Kerrie (Chair)
Mr. T.T.S. Mann (Vice-chair)
Ms. L. Argatoff
Dr. K. Beamish
Ms. M.L. Casavant
Dr. G. Chang
Dr. J. Collins
Dr. D.S. Ksienski
Dr. M.K. Manak
Ms. T. Salehi
Ms. L. Shore
Dr. J.A. Soles
Dr. D.A. Spooner
Dr. E.L. Taylor
Dr. M.C.F. Wilkins-Ho
Members of the panel
Ms. P.A. McDonald (Chair)
Dr. K.E. Bennett (Vice-chair)
Dr. H. Alolabi
Ms. K. Brooks
Dr. J.R. Harris
Dr. A.P. Pawluk
Dr. S.W. Rogers
Dr. N.E. Severin
Mr. M. Thompson
Members of the panel
Dr. L.F. Dindo (Chair)
Ms. C. Evans (Vice-chair)
Dr. L.K. Wong
Members of the panel
Dr. S. Tsuchiya (Chair)
Dr. F.A. Dossa (Vice-chair)
Ms. J.M. Barens
Dr. V.H. Langheimer
Ms. T. O’Grady
Members of the panel
Dr. Z.N. Ladha, DPM
Panels B to E
Dr. L.Y. Adams
Dr. M. Aron
Dr. B.M. Bagdan
Dr. V.D.W. Chow
Dr. A.A. Eneh
Dr. M.A. Ewanchuk
Dr. T.A. Fera
Ms. J. Fernando
Dr. W.A. Gourlay
Dr. G. Gracias
Mr. M.K. Kimbi Joko
Ms. M.E. O’Callaghan
Ms. A.M. Paine
Dr. M. Patel
Dr. S.I. Razack
Ms. K. Skelton
Dr. S. Teja
Mr. L.R. Yip
Discipline Committee
The Discipline Committee appoints panels to hear and determine a matter set for hearing by citation under section 37 of the Act.
The scope of the Discipline Committee is set out in section 1-17 of the Bylaws under the Health Professions Act, RSBC 1996, c.183.
Dr. D.M.S. Hammell (Chair)
Dr. D.J. Etches
Dr. J.H. Finkler
Dr. R.A. Irvine
Dr. B.J. Kane
Dr. Z.N. Ladha, DPM
Mr. S. Gill
Ms. V. Jenkinson
Mr. S. Kuiack
Mr. M.A. MacDougall
Ms. B.A. Martin
Ms. B.J. Round
Ms. A.R. Westmacott, KC (Vice-chair)
Ms. M. Baird, KC
Mr. K. Bracken
Mr. H. Kushner
Ms. K.F. Nordlinger, KC
Ms. J.P. Whittow, KC
Patient Relations, Professional Standards and Ethics Committee
The Patient Relations, Professional Standards and Ethics Committee establishes and maintains procedures and programs for dealing with complaints of sexual misconduct of registrants and reviews the standards of professional ethics and recommends to the Board guidelines to assist registrants.
The scope of the Patient Relations, Professional Standards and Ethics Committee is set out in section 1-18 of the Bylaws under the Health Professions Act, RSBC 1996, c.183.
See Patient Relations, Professional Standards and Ethics Committee Meeting Guidelines.
Ms. M.L. Casavant (Chair)
Ms. L. Charvat (Vice-chair)
Dr. R.R. Abrahams
Dr. J.J. Kingsley
Dr. S.M. McDonald
Ms. S.F.J. Ross
Dr. B.L. Wagner
Alternate
Dr. D.M.S. Hammell
Quality Assurance Committee
The Quality Assurance Committee reviews and promotes high standards of practice among registrants, assesses the professional performance of registrants and recommends mandatory continuing education to the Board.
The scope of the Quality Assurance Committee is set out in section 1-19 of the Bylaws under the Health Professions Act, RSBC 1996, c.183.
The NHMSFAP Patient Safety Incident Review Panel of the Quality Assurance Committee consists of members of the NHMSFAP Committee with expertise in the investigation and review of adverse events.
See Accreditation Programs Committee Meeting Guidelines.
Members of the panel
Dr. R.L. Preston (Chair)
Dr. R.R. Abrahams (Vice-chair)
Ms. J.M. Barens
Ms. B. Chokaria, RN
Dr. C.D.S. Ho
Dr. P.A. Lennox
Dr. M.O. McConkey
Dr. K. Seethram
Dr. K.B. Sexton
Mr. K. Stewart
Dr. E.R.B. Thompson
Mr. A. Wray
Mr. L.R. Yip
The Physician Practice Enhancement Panel of the Quality Assurance Committee develops and administers an ongoing program of peer assessment to assist registrants in maintaining proper standards of practice in the care of patients and in the keeping of medical records.
The scope of the Physician Practice Enhancement Panel is set out in section 9-1 of the Bylaws under the Health Professions Act, RSBC 1996, c.183.
See Physician Practice Enhancement Panel Meeting Guidelines.
Members of the panel
Dr. J.J. Kingsley (Chair)
Mr. T.T.S. Mann (Vice-chair)
Ms. J. Berry
Dr. S.A. Booth
Dr. L.S.F. Chan, DPM
Dr. K. Eva, PhD
Dr. D.R.S. Haslam
Dr. D.S. Holowenko
Dr. B.O. Kassen
Mr. S. Kuiack
Dr. L.K. Mackenzie
Dr. D.L. McLachlan
Dr. H.N. Postowski, DPM
Ms. A. Wainwright, RN
The Prescription Review Panel of the Quality Assurance Committee reviews and determines the information provided by registrants on a controlled prescription form, reviews the prescribing of selected drugs requiring use of a controlled prescription form, and provides prescribing guidance to registrants.
The scope of the Prescription Review Panel is set out in section 9-2 of the Bylaws under the Health Professions Act, RSBC 1996, c.183.
See Prescription Review Panel Meeting Guidelines.
Members of the panel
Ms. J.W.E. Dyson (Chair)
Dr. W.A. Woodfield (Vice-chair)
Mr. A. Alladina, RPh
Dr. P.J. Bach
Dr. M.P. Butterfield
Dr. R.J.O. Elefante
Dr. K.L. Haddow
Ms. M. Sam
Blood Borne Communicable Diseases Committee
The Blood Borne Communicable Diseases Committee establishes guidelines for the practice of affected registrants.
The scope of the Blood Borne Communicable Diseases Committee is set out in section 1-21 of the Bylaws under the Health Professions Act, RSBC 1996, c.183.
See Blood Borne Communicable Diseases Committee Meeting Guidelines.
Dr. M. Krajden (Chair)
Dr. C.S. Leger (Vice-chair)
Dr. B.J.F. Henry
Ms. S. McDonnell, RM
Dr. V.C. Montessori
Dr. A. Ramji
Mr. N. Steel
Dr. P. Stevenson-Moore, BDS
Non-Hospital Medical and Surgical Facilities Accreditation Program Committee
The Non-Hospital Medical and Surgical Facilities Accreditation Program (NHMSFAP) Committee recommends standards and procedures for the operation of a non-hospital facility, grants accreditation, evaluates performance and assesses and resolves matters of non-compliance.
The scope of the NHMSFAP Committee is set out in section 5-1 of the Bylaws under the Health Professions Act, RSBC 1996, c.183.
Dr. R.L. Preston (Chair)
Dr. R.R. Abrahams (Vice-chair)
Ms. J.M. Barens
Ms. B. Chokaria, RN
Dr. C.D.S. Ho
Dr. P.A. Lennox
Dr. M.O. McConkey
Dr. K. Seethram
Dr. K.B. Sexton
Mr. K. Stewart
Dr. E.R.B. Thompson
Mr. A. Wray
Mr. L.R. Yip
The NHMSFAP Committee is committed to promoting excellence in medical and surgical care through the following accreditation activities:
- establishing performance standards that are consistent with professional knowledge to ensure the delivery of safe, high-quality patient care
- evaluating a facility's level of actual performance to achieving performance standards
- monitoring the performance of facilities through the establishment of robust quality indicators or performance
- providing education and consultation to medical/surgical facility professionals on quality improvement strategies and "best practices" delivery of care
- reporting to government, stakeholders and the public on the performance of the medical/surgical facilities as assessed through accreditation
- assisting facilities to reduce risks and increase safety for patients and staff
- serving and safeguarding the public
Diagnostic Accreditation Program Committee
The Diagnostic Accreditation Program (DAP) Committee recommends standards and procedures for the operation of a diagnostic facility, grants accreditation, evaluates performance, and assesses and resolves matters of non-compliance.
The scope of the DAP Committee is set out in section 5-25 of the Bylaws under the Health Professions Act, RSBC 1996, c.183.
Dr. R.C. Reyes (Chair)
Dr. W.W. Yap (Vice-chair)
Dr. B.Y. Allen Bradshaw
Dr. H.E. Clark
Ms. M. Diacu (ex-officio member)
Dr. B.A. Farnquist
Mr. T. Rode
Dr. K.L. Seland
Ms. L. Vienneau
Alternates
Dr. R.R. Abrahams
Dr. D.A.A. Adams (Neurodiagnostics)
Dr. B. Argiropoulos (Cytogenetics)
Dr. R.S. Attariwala (Diagnostic imaging)
Dr. K.M. Brown (Medical imaging services)
Dr. C.V. Cheng (Pathology)
Dr. J.L. Diggle (Neurodiagnostics)
Dr. J.A. Fleetham (Polysomnography)
Dr. G. Han (Pathology)
Dr. S. Hume (Molecular diagnostics)
Dr. W.W. Lai (Polysomnography)
Dr. K.M. Milne (Pulmonary function)
Dr. R. Onell (Hematopathology)
Dr. G.V. Segal (Pathology)
Dr. G.P. Sexsmith (Bone densitometry)
Dr. M. Somerville (Molecular genetics)
Dr. M.E. Stilwell (Bone densitometry)
Dr. A. Vawda (Hematopathology)
Dr. T.T.T. Wong (Pathology)
Dr. M.T.S. Yan (Pathology)