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.

 

Medical Student and Resident Debit Relief

August 2011
Funding and Compensation | Policy Statement
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Doctors of BC Position: To help reduce the impact of medical student debt Doctors of BC supports raising annual student loan limits to adequately cover expenses and tuition, deferring loan payments and interest accrual until residency training is completed, and offering debt relief incentives for new physicians who commit to practice in BC.