Better. Together.
At Doctors of BC, our physician members are at the heart of everything we do. We are committed to working diligently on your behalf, and are proud to offer members a range of valuable benefits and services. There is great value in being a member of Doctors of BC, which is why more than 95% of all BC doctors choose to join.
Some of the ways we support our members in their personal and professional lives
Advocacy: robust engagement with government and other stakeholders on issues central to family physicians and specialist physicians; member webinars including those that help prevent physical and online attacks, overcome burnout, and that address racism in team based care; and policy development on topics important to BC physicians.
In 2022 we successfully negotiated an enhanced Physician Master Agreement, which was ratified by BC doctors - with the highest voter turnout for a PMA vote in association history. We also developed with government a new payment model for family doctors to help ease primary care pressures and support quality health care in BC. We offered a number of member webinars on each detailing information and answering member questions.
Health and wellness: the Physician Health Program supports doctors in all stages of their career on issues such as mental health, substance use, concern for your colleagues, among others, and includes new initiatives such as peer support training and matching unattached physicians with their own family doctor.
We continue to address the burdens that doctors are increasingly experiencing – our recent policy paper includes a useful Burdens Solutions tool that can evaluate existing, new, or potential demands on physician time to avoid duplicative and unnecessary tasks.
Insurance: BC physicians can choose from a number of comprehensive personal and professional insurance options, including life, disability, accident and illness; travel and medical; identity theft; health and dental; and property and casualty insurance.
Office resources: clinical practice guidelines and toolkits such as mini practice profiles, billing and audit advice, and business supports through Business Pathways (new in 2022).
Financial: we continue to offer a number of financial services including the Contributory Professional Retirement Savings Plan (CPRSP) to help physicians fund their retirement, the Canadian Medical Protective Association (CMPA) rebate program that provides members with partial reimbursement of their CMPA fees, and Continuing Medical Education (CME) reimbursement that assists physicians with their educational expenses.
Personal: the Parental Leave Program pays up to 17 weeks when you have a child, either by birth, adoption, or surrogacy; Club MD provides exclusive deals from brands you trust to help you better enjoy your personal time.
Pandemic supports: we have created a number of COVID resources and toolkits physicians can use in their offices to keep patients, staff, and themselves safe; and offered a number of webinars including everything doctors should know about the different COVID vaccines, prescribing anti-viral medications, and getting patients back to in-person visits.
2023 Member Renewal: What you need to know
Doctors of BC members will receive renewal notices and reminders via email. Please note, your 2023 dues amount remains unchanged.
During the 2023 membership renewal process, Doctors of BC will automatically carry forward your profile from 2022, which includes Section and Society memberships. The option to opt out of your CMA membership is clearly indicated on the renewal form. For physicians who wish to retain the benefits associated with CMA membership, Doctors of BC will continue to collect CMA dues.
Online Registration
Online registration is applicable to regular members and to complimentary members wishing to join Sections and Societies. Regular members who renew online by January 31, 2023 will be eligible to win a free 2023 membership. Members who renew online by March 31, 2023 will be eligible to win an iPad. Member dues are only accepted online using the below link.
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Consultant Specialists Membership
BC Family Doctors Membership
Thank you to all our members for your continued support!