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Seeking public feedback on draft Cultural Safety and Humility practice standard principles
The College is currently drafting a new Cultural Safety and Humility practice standard to clearly communicate its expectations of physicians and surgeons in providing culturally safe care to Indigenous patients. All members of the public are encouraged to share their feedback on the draft principles, especially those who identify as Indigenous.
Please share your feedback with us by completing this short survey before July 12, 2021.
Read more...Update regarding the MCCQE Part II exam
The Medical Council of Canada (MCC) announced on June 10, 2021 that it is stepping away from the delivery of the Medical Council of Canada Qualifying Examination (MCCQE) Part II going forward. The full MCC statement can be found here.
Read more...Statement regarding the MCCQE Part II exam suspension
The Medical Council of Canada (MCC) announced on May 31, 2021 the suspension of the MCCQE Part II due to significant issues with the virtual examination.
Read more...The College Board presents its 2021/22 strategic plan objectives
The College’s 2021–2024 strategic plan focuses on continuous quality improvement, cultural safety and humility, regulatory innovation, and stakeholder engagement.
Read more...Statement on remains found at former residential school
The College extends condolences to the Indigenous families and communities affected by the discovery of the remains of 215 children at a former residential school building in Kamloops.
Read more...Revised practice standard published
As part of the regular review cycle for practice standards and professional guidelines, the previously titled Withdrawal of Registrant Services practice standard was reviewed and revised to incorporate a new title, more inclusive pronouns, and clearer principles related to the standard’s application and what is considered an appropriate period of notice. The revised practice standard was approved by the Board and published on May 28, 2021.
View the updated Withdrawal of Medical Services During Job Action standard here.
Read more...College closed on Monday, May 24
The College will be closed on Monday, May 24, 2021 for Victoria Day.
Read more...Notification of reprimand re: Dr. Rachel Anne McGhee
Dr. Rachel Anne McGhee, a family physician, has been reprimanded pursuant to sections 36(1) and 39.3(1)(b) of the Health Professions Act.
Read more...Racism in Health Care: An Apology to Indigenous People and a Pledge to Be Anti-Racist
Indigenous people (First Nations, Métis and Inuit) have waited far too long for their legal rights to be recognized. And they have waited too long for health-system leaders to dismantle the racism that was built into our colonial health-care system—racism that continues to cause harm to this day.
Read more...Joint Statement with FNHA on Misleading COVID-19 Information
The College of Physicians and Surgeons of BC and the First Nations Health Authority stand united and firmly against the spread of misinformation about COVID-19, which is currently circulating on social media and other channels.
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