News announcements
2021/22 Annual Report now available
The College is pleased to announce that the 2021/22 Annual Report, audited financial statements and committee reports have been published on the College website.
June 23, 2022
Disciplinary action re: Dr. Martha Ellen Wilson
Dr. Martha Ellen Wilson has been issued a disciplinary citation pursuant to section 37 of the Health Professions Act. The full notification is available here.
June 21, 2022
College and BCCNM mark National Indigenous Peoples Day with video series to support culturally safe care
The College of Physicians and Surgeons of BC and the BC College of Nurses and Midwives (BCCNM) are marking National Indigenous Peoples Day with the launch of a series of educational videos to support registrants to deliver culturally safe care to Indigenous patients and clients.
June 21, 2022
Seeking public feedback on expectations of how physicians and surgeons manage test results
The College is currently in the process of creating a practice standard that outlines how a physician or surgeon manages tests and test results.
June 15, 2022
Now available: College Connector Volume 10 | No. 3
Read the May/June 2022 issue of the College Connector.
June 06, 2022
Unlimited literature searches via the College library
Conducting literature searches is one of the College library’s core services. Whether it’s for clinical care or a research project, College librarians can search the medical literature and provide a customized list of resources. Registrants can request unlimited searches by contacting the library
June 02, 2022
Seeking public feedback regarding physicians and surgeons obtaining consent
The College is seeking public input to learn about the experiences and expectations patients have in relation to their physician or surgeon asking them for consent.
May 24, 2022
College closed on Monday, May 23
The College will be closed on Monday, May 23, 2022.
May 19, 2022
One year on: colleges report on progress in dismantling systemic racism
On May 11, 2021, the College of Physicians and Surgeons of BC, the British Columbia College of Nurses and Midwives, the College of Pharmacists of BC, and the College of Dental Surgeons of BC issued an apology to the Indigenous people and communities who have experienced racism while engaging with
May 11, 2022
Evidence-based medicine via the College library
Registrants completing the FAST Evidence course will find themselves with enhanced online search skills and CPD credits.
May 03, 2022
PHO releases updated guidance on mask use and infection prevention and control for health professionals
The Provincial Health Officer has posted current guidance for mask use and infection prevention and control for health professionals.
April 20, 2022
College closed on Friday, April 15 and Monday, April 18
The College will be closed on Friday, April 15, 2022 and Monday, April 18, 2022. Business will resume at 8:30 a.m. on Tuesday, April 19, 2022.
April 14, 2022