News announcements

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.

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.

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.

The College is currently in the process of creating a practice standard that outlines how a physician or surgeon manages tests and test results.

Read the May/June 2022 issue of the College Connector.

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

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.

​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

Registrants completing the FAST Evidence course will find themselves with enhanced online search skills and CPD credits.

The Provincial Health Officer has posted current guidance for mask use and infection prevention and control for health professionals.

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.