Movember Canada request for applications
Movember Canada is requesting applications for mental health interventions in the priority areas of de-stigmatization, awareness, prevention, education, or early recognition/interventions.read more
View ArticleBC docs join international pediatric cancer team
Vancouver researchers are playing a central role in a new international Pediatric Cancer Dream Team. Team members were announced in early April by Stand Up To Cancer (SU2C) and the St. Baldrick’s...
View ArticleBCMA 2013–14 Board elected
Each year three offices are up for election. This year, the office of president-elect was contested by only one physician, Dr William Cavers. Accordingly he was acclaimed to that office.read more
View Article’Appy about procedures
Niki BaumannProcedures Consult, a series of videos about anesthesia and emergency medicine procedures, is now available as an app for the iPhone, iPad, and iPod Touch.read more
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Special feature: You must expect to suffer: Mme d’Arblay and surgery before...
J.C.A. Morrant, MBBS, DObst, RCOG, DPM, FRCPCSurgery without anesthesia—now unthinkable—was once the only option for curing a number of operable conditions, including the advanced breast cancer of...
View ArticleThe curability of hepatitis C: Implications for a public health response
Mel Krajden, MD, FRCPCJulio S.G. Montaner, MDHepatitis C (HCV) antiviral treatments can now cure 65% to 75% of infections, but existing treatments are poorly tolerated. In 3 to 5 years well-tolerated...
View ArticleDevelopment of a centre for interdisciplinary care of patients with pelvic...
Paul J. Yong, MD, PhD, FRCSCChristina Williams, MD, FRCSCEdwina Houlihan, BScNHolly Yager, MEdSusannah Britnell, BSc(Hons)PTBrenda Lau, MD, MSc, FRCPCCatherine Allaire, MDCM, FRCSCWomen in British...
View ArticleRisks associated with long-term use of high-dose opioids
Karen Hossack, MDMaire Durnin-Goodman, MD Clinical evidence suggests that long-term use of high-dose opioids is associated with notable risks. Patients may develop tolerance, dependency, or addiction...
View ArticleFracking in BC: A public health concern
Michael A BenusicHydraulic fracturing, popularly referred to as fracking, is a method of extracting natural gas from previously untappable reservoirs. The practice has become an issue of international...
View ArticleThe dividends of volunteering
William Cunningham, MDIt never ceases to amaze me the great numbers of physicians who choose to volunteer their time, expertise, or energy to causes they believe in. They do this freely in addition to...
View ArticleFP--RICHMOND
Unusual practice opportunity in Richmond. FFS family physician of 20 years is leaving practice to take up an academic position in Alberta. Will be leaving a practice with a health authority funded CDN...
View ArticleFP--LANGFORD
Old established practice in Victoria (Langford) available in underserviced area. Incumbent retiring. X-ray, lab, physio, and pharmacy treatment centre, located in building with elevator. All equipment,...
View ArticleFP--NELSON
Family practice available in Nelson for short-term locum, long-term locum, or physician to take over the practice if it feels right. MedAccess EMR, well-trained staff, billing submitted daily. Please...
View ArticleVEIN & LASER CLINIC--N VAN
The Vein & Laser Clinic in North Vancouver, a well-established facility with a roster of 10 000 patients, is for sale. The clinic specializes in the treatment of varicose and spider veins, and...
View ArticleFP--SIDNEY
Practice full-service family medicine in an extremely attractive office with a very collegial group of 5 family physicians. No financial obligations whatsoever. Set your own schedule. Oscar EMR. No...
View ArticleGENERAL INTERNAL MED--KELOWNA
General internal medicine academic practice and leadership opportunity at Kelowna General Hospital. KGH is seeking three general internists to join one established academic internist at this 350-bed...
View ArticlePHYSICIANS--NEW WEST
Physicians required for family practice/walk-in clinic in New Westminster. Great location, newly renovated, state-of-the-art clinic, open 7 days per week. SkyTrain is 3 minutes away and is only 20...
View ArticlePT GP--VANCOUVER
Looking for a change? Well-paid, interesting, general practice alternative. The Medicinal Cannabis Resource Centre (MCRCI) in Vancouver is dedicated to patients who use cannabis for medical purposes....
View ArticleFP--OKANAGAN
Family practice available in well-established clinic near Kelowna. Congenial group of seven doctors. Vacation coverage included--2 weeks every 3 months. Obstetrics, hospital in-patients, and mentoring...
View ArticleMEDICAL DIRECTOR--VIHA
The Vancouver Island Health Authority has a part-time medical director position overseeing the Home and Community Care & End of Life Program (HCCEOL). We seek a family physician with experience or...
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