Gender Equity in the Medical Profession

January 2023
Professional Satisfaction | Policy Statement
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Doctors of BC recognizes that gender inequity is a societal issue that affects female physicians negatively in areas like income, career advancement, mental health, and job satisfaction. We commit to taking action on this issue by tracking gender representation in the association, supporting efforts to address the gender pay gap, applying GBA+ in decision-making, reviewing parental leave benefits, and helping members access resources mentorship and leadership opportunities. Doctors of BC recommends that government, physician employers, and medical schools take similar actions to identify, resolve, and prevent gender inequity and address issues of bias and discrimination in the workplace and medical training.

 

Developing Risk Assessments for Violence Prevention Training

January 2005
Physician Workplace Safety | Resolution

Doctors of BC Position: Doctors of BC work with the Occupational Health and Safety Agency for Healthcare in BC and others appropriate agencies to develop risk assessments particular to health care workplaces, and programs to build capacity in violence prevention training suitable to a wide variety of health care settings.

Promoting Violence Prevention for Healthcare Workers

January 2005
Physician Workplace Safety | Resolution

Doctors of BC Position: Doctors of BC liaises with regulatory agencies such as the Workers’ Compensation Board of BC and the Occupational Health and Safety Agency for Healthcare in BC to promote violence prevention and appropriate management of aggressive behaviour for all health care workers in BC.