Doctors Making a Difference

Dr Kay Khatra

Medical student Jay Khatra’s commitment to diversity is more than just words

February 1, 2021

Medical student Jatinder ‘Jay’ Khatra is at the forefront of helping to make Doctors of BC’s governance bodies more diverse and representative of the broader medical profession. Jay is the youngest member appointed to the new Diversity and Inclusion Advisory Working Group which will play a key...
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Dr Li

Dr Jiwei Li – At the intersection of the medical and social

January 4, 2021

Ask Dr Jiwei Li why he loves family medicine, the Vancouver physician gets to the heart of the matter.

“The human element is a critical part of helping patients,” says Dr Li. “Family doctors are at a unique intersection to help meet the social and medical needs of patients, which is the...
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Dr Anthon Meyer – Rural doctor serving with integrity, transparency and compassion

December 17, 2020

A dedicated family physician practicing in Fort St. James, Dr Anthon Meyer started as co-chair of the General Practice Services Committee (GPSC) in June 2020. The Doctors Making a Difference team sat down with Dr Meyer and talked with him about his leadership style, what the GPSC is doing to...
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Dr. Elisabeth Crisci and Dr. Shauna Tierney

Two Island doctors lead the way to bring Hospital at Home to BC

November 16, 2020

Victoria Hospitalists Dr Elisabeth Crisci and Dr Shauna Tierney have been unwavering in their pursuit of a new kind of care for patients. Now, their passion project is about to become a reality with the BC Government’s launch of Hospital at Home across the province.

With...
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Dr Sarah Freedman – Finding joy in difficult times through song

October 20, 2020

During the dark, early days of the pandemic, Dr Sarah Freedman’s mood was as grey as a Vancouver rain. 

“It was a really heavy time and I felt as if I needed joy in my life,” said Dr Freedman, a Vancouver-based pediatrician. “I watched videos of the Toronto and Calgary physicians’ choirs...
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