Active Doctors of BC members will receive renewal notices and reminders via email.
Membership benefits
Doctors of BC supports members in a wide variety of ways. Here’s a sampling of some of our member benefits:
Advocacy
We engage with government and other stakeholders on issues central to family physicians and specialist physicians—from implementing the Longitudinal Family Physician payment model, to reducing the re-referral burden on doctors and patients.
Health and wellness
The Physician Health Program offers a 24/7 confidential helpline at 1-800 663-6729, other free clinical services, peer support groups for physicians, and so much more for those in need of support with mental health, relationships, substance use, or a life transition.
Insurance
BC physicians can choose from a number of comprehensive personal and professional insurance options—from life and disability protection, to identity theft and health and dental. Our specialized insurance advisors work exclusively with members.
Business support
Access essential business supports, including business planning guidance, agreement templates, human resource toolkits, and EMR advice—plus billing and auditing supports such as mini practice profiles.
Financial benefits
We offer negotiated financial benefits including the Contributory Professional Retirement Savings Plan, the Canadian Medical Protective Association rebate program, and the Parental Leave Program.
Exclusive discounts
ClubMD, in collaboration with Venngo MemberPerks, provides a premium discount program to a vast array of deals offering choice, convenience, and savings for you and your family.
2025 membership renewals
- Fee increase: To recognize the impact of inflation and increased Doctors of BC initiatives (expanded member benefits, resuming in person meetings, etc.) the Board and the Representative Assembly approved an increase in annual member dues. The decision to increase dues wasn’t taken lightly but it is necessary to ensure BC doctors continue to have the support they need in these critical times. With this increase, we no longer have the lowest member fees in the country, but we are now on par with the Alberta Medical Association and the Ontario Medical Association, while offering members more.
- Credit card payment surcharge: As first began last year, Doctors of BC will be applying a 1.8% surcharge for any dues that are paid for by credit card. We always incur costs when processing credit cards, and in 2023 the association incurred $443,000 in credit card costs from dues members paid for by credit card. The 1.8% surcharge offsets this significant expense allowing Doctors of BC to allocate the savings to higher-value services for members, while still offering the convenience of credit card payment to those who prefer it. To avoid this surcharge, direct debit is an option for paying your dues.
- Profiles: During the 2025 membership renewal process, Doctors of BC will automatically carry forward your profile details from 2024, but you will need to select section and society memberships for 2025.
Thank you to all our members for your continued support!