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Business support for BC doctors
Doctors of BC supports doctors in navigating the operational side of managing a business. Whether you’re opening your office, planning for retirement, or at one of the many stages in between, Doctors of BC offers resources, information, toolkits, and one-to-one support to all physician members.
Here you’ll find information about starting your business, human resources management, emergency preparedness, and other key dimensions of managing your office.
Find your regional advisor
Our team of advisors is here to support physicians throughout BC. Advisors understand business issues and direct doctors to the right sources for starting a business, establishing a clinic, managing an office, optimizing a business, or closing a practice.
They give one-on-one, personalized consideration to physicians’ business management queries, and provide direction to and context for the most valuable resources and information.
Advisors will:
- Listen to understand your specific needs.
- Communicate your options and tailor them to your unique situation.
- Be there for you as you run your business, every step of the way.
Ashley Buswell, Business Advisor—Northern/Interior
In my role as a Business Advisor, I am dedicated to working in partnership with BC physicians. Drawing from my strong background in accounting and project management, I understand the value of a well-organized business. My goal is to provide physicians with the business supports they require when they require it. I approach my work with a caring and empathetic lens, getting to know the situation and circumstances before offering assistance. I am passionate about empowering physicians to be successful in their business endeavours so they can spend more time focusing on their invaluable work with patients.
Collin Croft, Interim Business Advisor and Billing Advisor—Fraser Health
As a Business Advisor with Doctors of BC, I strive to provide excellent service to all physicians. Each physician's journey is unique, and I will leverage my years of experience in physician support to provide empathetic and informative responses tailored to each physician's situation. Whether just starting in practice, managing a business, looking towards retirement, or anywhere in between, I aim to share the valuable resources our program offers while providing personalized solutions. My goal is to help physicians better understand the business side of their practice, so they can spend more time on what matters most: patient care.
Darla Maclver, Business Advisor—Vancouver Island
In my role as Business Advisor at Doctors of BC, I leverage my experience as an MOA and office manager to provide tailored support to physicians. I have a comprehensive understanding of their business needs and challenges. My focus is on optimizing operational efficiency, and supporting physicians as they navigate through the complexities of the business of health care at any stage of their career. With an empathetic and passionate approach, I strive to deliver unparalleled service to ensure they feel supported and informed.
Jeet Bains, Business Advisor—Vancouver Coastal Region
As a Business Advisor with Doctors of BC, I am excited to provide support to physicians in BC. With a background in Health Information Sciences, I have been privileged to learn about project management, business relations, information technology, and health care delivery. Combined with my work experience at the Ministry of Health, I feel I can bring a unique lens to Business supports within Doctors of BC. I am passionate about providing the best supports possible to physicians in order to create more accessible, safe, efficient, and effective environments for patients and health care delivery.