diversity and inclusion

Raising awareness and closing a gender gap

March 3, 2020

After years of noticing a concerning gender gap in her field of medicine, BC Cancer radiologist Dr Charlotte Yong-Hing is spearheading a project to influence more women to apply to the specialty. 

“I see the shift in our demographics. There are more women than men pursuing medicine, but...
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diversity and inclusion, gender equality
Code of Conduct

Doctors of BC introduces Code of Conduct

November 21, 2019

The Board of Directors has approved a Doctors of BC Code of Conduct to support a culture of respect, civility, and collegiality for all members carrying out work on behalf of the Association. The document is aspirational, and encourages members to treat others with dignity, to value diversity,...
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board, diversity and inclusion
Diversity and Inclusion

Moving ahead on Diversity and Inclusion

November 6, 2019

For the past year, Doctors of BC has been conducting a wide-ranging consultation with members to identify steps to encourage greater inclusion and to increase diversity within our governance bodies – the Board, Representative Assembly, and committees. With input from the Diversity and Inclusion...
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physician engagement, diversity and inclusion
Diversity and Inclusion

Diversity and Inclusion: Join our Focus Group Discussions

May 24, 2019
Doctors of BC is embarking upon phase two of a widespread member consultation to encourage greater diversity and inclusion among physician leaders within our governance bodies – Board, Representative Assembly and Committees. During this phase, we will be hosting focus group discussions with members...
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diversity and inclusion
Diversity and Inclusion

Thank You for Participating – Doctors of BC Diversity Survey

March 12, 2019

Thank you to everyone who took the time to participate in Doctors of BC’s Diversity Survey. 

This survey was phase one of a larger wide-spread member consultation in which we are seeking your input on how we can encourage more physicians from all diverse groups to become leaders within...
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diversity and inclusion