students

Medical profession invests in rural doctors of tomorrow

November 27, 2017

A dozen rural BC students who are working toward careers in the medical profession have received scholarships funded by Doctors of BC and the BC government through the Joint Standing Committee on Rural Issues and the Kootenay Boundary Division of Family Practice.

The students are...
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rural, students, med students

Congratulations & Welcome – Celebrating our Residents

June 30, 2017

During the past week, I had the privilege of attending two separate Doctors of BC hosted Resident events. The first event celebrated all graduating Residents, the second welcomed all new Residents just starting out in British Columbia.

Completing residency is a huge milestone in a young...
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residents, students
Emily and Brittany

BC doctors are challenging kids to Be Active Every Day November 3 – 28, 2014

November 4, 2014

A recent survey finds kids today spend more time on their electronic devices and less time actively playing.  The Canadian Health Measures Survey found only seven per cent of 5-11 year olds meet the Canadian Physical Activity guidelines of one hour of activity a day. In response to this alarming...
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Be Active Every Day, fitness, students, school, children