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June 18, 2020  | Posted in: Regulatory Action

Disciplinary action re: Dr. Jeannine Olszewski

Dr. Jeannine Olszewski has has admitted and/or acknowledged that she breached the conditions of her Undertakings to the College.

The full notification is available here.

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June 9, 2020  | Posted in: Announcements

Standing up for all people: why silence on racism is not an option

While systemic racism and discrimination seem very much like the “issue of the day,” people around the world, and here in our own communities, have confronted racism and other forms of discrimination for much of our history. The College recognizes the collective power of a unified stance against discrimination, and that it cannot stay silent on such an important issue. This is why we have spoken out against discrimination in all its forms, including the recent rise of anti-Asian discrimination in our province, and the systemic racism faced by Black, Indigenous, and people of colour.

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June 2, 2020  | Posted in: Announcements

Now online: College Connector Volume 8 | No. 3

May/June 2020 issue now available. Read it here.

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June 2, 2020  | Posted in: Regulatory Action

Disciplinary action re: Dr. Salem Adnan Al Asousi

Dr. Salem Adnan Al Asousi has admitted and/or acknowledged that he was found to have committed gross misconduct by the Royal College of Physicians of Ireland in July 2018.

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June 1, 2020  | Posted in: Announcements

College Bylaws updated

Section 2-24 and Schedule "A" of the College Bylaws have been updated, effective May 29, 2020.

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June 1, 2020  | Posted in: Regulatory Action

Disciplinary action re: Dr. Charles James Marke

Dr. Charles James Marke admitted to engaging in professional misconduct.

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May 29, 2020  | Posted in: Announcements

Notification of Bylaw Amendments: Part 2, section 4-10, and Schedule "D"

The Amalgamation Transition Steering Committee, acting on behalf of the boards of the College of Physicians and Surgeons of British Columbia and the College of Podiatric Surgeons of British Columbia, has approved the posting of proposed bylaw amendments for the amalgamation of the two colleges.

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May 28, 2020  | Posted in: Announcements

College Bylaws updated

Section 2-16 of the College Bylaws have been updated, effective May 27, 2020.

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May 14, 2020  | Posted in: Announcements

College closed on Monday, May 18

The College will be closed on Monday, May 18, 2020 for Victoria Day.

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May 11, 2020  | Posted in: Announcements

Revised Complementary and Alternative Therapies Standard Published

Based on feedback gathered from a public and physician consultation, several revisions were made to the Complementary and Alternative Therapies practice standard. The Executive Committee approved the revised standard at its meeting on April 16, 2020. View the revised standard here. To view a short video outlining the standard’s core principles, click here. 
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