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Nasir Jetha, MD,
In my last president’s column to you before Dr Shelley Ross begins her term, I am pleased to say I’ll be leaving on a high note. In the centre of this month’s journal are the results from the 2012 Ipsos Reid Member... Read More
Within all groups there are different ideas, behaviors, and interests among members that can be used very constructively, or can create problems. Broadly speaking, the BCMA membership is comprised of a... Read More
It takes 20 years to build a reputation and 5 minutes to ruin it. If you think about that, you’ll do things differently.” Warren Buffet, American business magnate and philanthropist, and one of the most successful... Read More
When I first assumed the role of president of this great association, one of the areas that I wanted to concentrate my efforts on was ensuring that the BCMA Board and the many committees that undertake such valuable... Read More
The arrival of a new year provides a great opportunity to look back at the previous year’s challenges and accomplishments, and to anticipate and work toward a promising and inspirational 2012. As you most likely know... Read More
Since becoming president I have talked to many more doctors around the province, in different specialties, with different interests, about a diverse number of subjects than I did in my past life as a mere pediatrician.... Read More
After 14 years at the helm of the BC Medical Association, steering it on a steady course to success, Dr Mark Schonfeld is retiring. I have known Mark Schonfeld for 26 years, and throughout that time he has been a leader... Read More
“It was the best of times, it was the worst of times, it was the age of wisdom, it was the age of foolishness, it was the epoch of belief, it was the epoch of incredulity, it was the season of Light, it was the season... Read More
It’s of no surprise to anyone who has skimmed through the newspaper, glanced at the evening news, or simply snuck a peek at passersby that the people who make up this great province are getting wider and... Read More
As I contemplate the year ahead, I am humbled by the opportunity to serve my colleagues. I know that it will be a busy and an exciting year. Being president of our association is a task I very much look forward to, take... Read More