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Updated College Bylaws: physician assistants
The College Bylaws have been updated to introduce a framework for licensing and regulating of physician assistants (PA) to respond to the urgent need to resource emergency departments in the province.
October 25, 2023
Now available: College Connector Volume 11 | No. 5
Read the September/October 2023 issue of the College Connector.
October 05, 2023
College Bylaws updated
The College Bylaws have been updated, effective October 5, 2023.
October 05, 2023
Statement on the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation
On the third annual National Day for Truth and Reconciliation, employees and board and committee members at the College of Physicians and Surgeons of BC are remembering and honouring the victims and survivors of residential schools, as well as their families and communities.
September 29, 2023
Notification of bylaw amendments: physician assistants
The Ministry of Health has asked that the College of Physicians and Surgeons of BC advance a licensing and regulatory framework for appropriately qualified physician assistants to work under the delegation and supervision of physicians in emergency department settings in BC.
September 27, 2023
Watch the College's 2023 Annual General Meeting
The College of Physicians and Surgeons of British Columbia held its 2023 Annual General Meeting virtually on September 22, 2023. A recording of the meeting is available here .
September 25, 2023
Webinar recording: Registration and licensure updates
Over the last year, the College has continued to see an increased volume of questions from registrants related to its registration and licensing processes, especially regarding new classes and pathways to licensure. To provide an update and answer questions, the College hosted a webinar on Friday
September 25, 2023
Disciplinary action re: Dr. Michael Choi, DPM
Dr. Michael Choi, DPM, has been found by a Discipline Committee Hearing Panel to have engaged in unprofessional conduct. The full notification is available here .
September 19, 2023
Notification of 2023 Annual General Meeting
The College of Physicians and Surgeons of British Columbia will be holding its Annual General Meeting on Friday, September 22, 2023 at 8 a.m. online.
August 29, 2023
Notification of Bylaw Amendments: Registration Sections 1 and 2
On July 7, 2023, the College posted the proposed amended bylaws on its website giving registrants and other interested parties the opportunity to review and comment. The feedback received during the consultation period was constructive, leading to further changes and clarification, summarized below.
August 11, 2023
Website and phone system maintenance on Monday, August 14
The College website and phone system will be undergoing scheduled maintenance from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Monday, August 14, 2023. During this time, the website and phone system may be unavailable. We apologize for any inconvenience.
August 10, 2023
College closed on Monday, August 7
The College will be closed on Monday, August 7, 2023. Business will resume at 8:30 a.m. on Tuesday, August 8, 2023.
August 04, 2023