Book review: The Surgeon’s Wife
Cynthia Verchere, MDThe Surgeon’s Wife By William H. Coles. 2011. ISBN 13: 978-1-45676-254-4. Hardcover, AuthorHouse.com, 212 pgs. $24.65.read more
View ArticleBook review: My Leaky Body
Cynthia Verchere, MDMy Leaky Body By Julie Devaney. Fredericton: Goose Lane, 2012. ISBN 13: 978-0-86492-754-5 e. Paperback, 344 pages. $22.95.read more
View ArticleEffectively using the fecal immunochemical test
Jennifer J. Telford, MDColorectal cancer is the third-most commonly diagnosed malignancy in British Columbia and the second leading cause of cancer-related death.read more
View Article2013 Cathy Isobe Scholarship Winner
The Cathy Isobe Scholarship was founded in memory of the BCMA’s longtime receptionist, who passed away from cancer in 2007. Cathy loved highland dance, and BCMA staff members honor her memory by...
View ArticleHome insurance risks: Avoiding water damage
Sinden MalinowskiWater damage is currently the number one cause of residential insurance claims and accounts for approximately 40% of total claims payouts. Water damage can result from a broken pipe,...
View ArticleTrusts offer benefits now, and in the future
Trixie BakerWhile most people know that a will is an important part of an estate plan, fewer may be aware that trusts can also be a valuable component of estate planning. A well-structured trust can...
View ArticleBC implements first province-wide cardiac info system
Cardiac Services BC, an agency of the Provincial Health Services Authority (PHSA), has implemented the first province-wide cardiac information system in Canada to support clinical care, quality...
View ArticleHPV vaccine reduces infections in teen girls by half: Study
A study published in the Journal of Infectious Diseases shows that the HPV vaccine has reduced the infection rate in teenage girls by more than half, despite low vaccine uptake.read more
View Article2013 BCMA scholarship winners
The BCMA Scholarship awards three $500 scholarships to children of BCMA members who display outstanding scholastic achievement, remarkable volunteer contributions, and well-rounded extracurricular...
View ArticleAlternate model of care improves patient access to psychiatric treatment
Gordon Hoag, MDKelly McQuillenAn innovative initiative funded by the joint BCMA/Ministry of Health Shared Care Committee is improving access to psychiatric care for patients with mood disorders. The...
View ArticleStill
Kristel Leung, BSc What patients think can be very different from what they tell us, sometimes with dangerous consequences.It’s much quieter in here than the busy waiting room. You can’t even hear the...
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SEMP: Simulation-Assisted Emergency Medicine Procedures Course
CME Location: Vancouver General Hospital CME Time: Fri, 2013-10-25 (All day)This hands-on course will take place at the Center of Excellence for Simulation Innovation and Education (CESEI) at...
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Med students: Welcome back to school--you’re now featured on BCMJ.org
Blog Author: Tara Lyon Tara LyonBlog Teaser: The BC Medical Journal welcomes submissions from Canadian medical students. We publish articles, essays, and fiction in our MDs To Be column and post...
View ArticlePRACTICE--KAMLOOPS
Family practice is available in sunny Kamloops. Be as busy as you wish, in an office practice with optional hospital practice and obstetrics. This practice is located in a medical-dental building just...
View ArticleOFFICE SPACE--SIDNEY
Work in beautiful downtown Sidney by the sea. Space available in new building, 1200 sq. ft. on ground level of a condominium complex. Dental office and VIHA lab on the same level. Ideal for a doctor’s...
View ArticlePHYSICIANS--SOUTH SURREY/WHITE ROCK
GBL Medical Clinic is looking for three to four full-time and part-time family physicians/general practitioners currently licensed to practice in Canada and in good standing with the College of...
View ArticlePHYSICIANS--WEST KELOWNA
GBL Medical Clinic (formerly Oasis) is looking for three to four full-time and part-time family physicians/general practitioners currently licensed to practice in Canada and in good standing with the...
View ArticleFT/PT FPs--VANCOUVER
Walk in or permanent shifts available in a very pleasant full service family practice/walk-in clinic in a very busy location. Interesting and very diverse international clientele with little previous...
View ArticleLOCUMS--COURTENAY
Long established in a new location, our walk-in/urgent care clinic is looking for part-time and full-time locums. Our clinic is modern, bright, and extremely busy. Open 7 days a week, shared weekend...
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