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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
Now available: College Connector Volume 10 | No. 2
Read the March/April 2022 issue of the College Connector.
April 04, 2022
Interim order re: Dr. Stephen Craig Malthouse
A panel of the Inquiry Committee of the College of Physicians and Surgeons of BC made an interim order pursuant to section 35(1) of the Health Professions Act suspending Dr. Stephen Craig Malthouse from practising medicine during the investigation of file IC 2022-0323.
March 28, 2022
Notification of Bylaw Amendments: Section 7-4
The Board resolved to make further amendments to section 7-4 of the Bylaws. The revised bylaw amendment will be posted for a 60-day period, providing registrants and other interested parties the opportunity to review and comment.
March 11, 2022
Website maintenance tonight at 6 p.m.
The College website will be undergoing scheduled maintenance from 6 to 7:30 p.m. tonight (Tuesday, March 8, 2022). During this time, the website will be intermittently unavailable. We apologize for any inconvenience.
March 08, 2022
Frequently asked questions re: new Order of the Provincial Health Officer
On March 7, 2022, the Provincial Health Officer issued an Order under the Public Health Act that applies to all colleges and health professionals regulated under the Health Professions Act.
March 07, 2022
Notification of Bylaw Amendments: Part 10 (Revised)
On October 13, 2021, the College of Physicians and Surgeons of BC posted a proposed addition to the Bylaws under the Health Professions Act, RSBC 1996, c.183, specifically, Part 10 (sections 10-1, 10-2, 10-3, 10-4, and 10-5).
March 04, 2022
College Board approves new Indigenous Cultural Safety, Cultural Humility and Anti-racism practice standard
On February 25, 2022, the College Board approved a new Indigenous Cultural Safety, Cultural Humility, and Anti-racism practice standard. This standard was developed in collaboration with the BC College of Nurses and Midwives (BCCNM), Indigenous partners, members of the public, registrants, and key health partners.
February 25, 2022