News announcements
Annual licence renewal process now available
The 2026 annual licence renewal process is now available by logging in to the registrant portal. The deadline for renewal is February 1, 2026, 11:59 p.m. PST.
CPSBC Bylaws updated
The CPSBC Bylaws have been updated, effective January 2, 2026.
Public survey: After-hours care
CPSBC is updating its Availability and Coverage practice standard, which outlines physicians' and surgeons’ responsibilities for providing medical care outside of regular office hours.
Join a CPSBC committee under the HPOA
British Columbians are invited to contribute their knowledge, skills and expertise by sitting as members of CPSBC committees.
Important notice for applicants for registration, including 2026 graduating residents
If you plan to apply for a licence to practise independently in BC during the spring and summer of 2026, please note the following timelines are in place due to the high volume of applications expected from graduating residents.
Now available: College Connector Volume 13 | No. 6
Read the November/December 2025 issue of the College Connector.
Website maintenance on Tuesday, December 2
The CPSBC website will be undergoing scheduled maintenance from 4 p.m. to 9 p.m. on Tuesday, December 2, 2025. During this time, the website will be unavailable. We apologize for any inconvenience.
CPSBC closed on Tuesday, November 11
Business will resume at 8:30 a.m. on Wednesday, November 12, 2025.
Registrant webinar: Bylaws under the HPOA related to quality assurance and health monitoring
On November 10, 2025, CPSBC hosted a webinar for registrants focused on the new bylaws under the HPOA related to quality assurance and health monitoring.
Registrant webinar: Bylaws under the HPOA related to accreditation programs and delegation
On November 6, 2025, CPSBC hosted a webinar for registrants focused on the new bylaws under the HPOA related to accreditation programs and delegation.
Registrant webinar: Bylaws under the HPOA related to public protection
On November 5, 2025, CPSBC hosted a webinar for registrants focused on the new bylaws under the HPOA related to public protection.
Bylaws under the HPOA
Following six months of extensive consultation on the draft bylaws, the Bylaws under the HPOA have now been finalized and published for information.