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BC Doctors

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Obituaries / September 2026

Dr Michael C. Klein, 1938–2026

BY: Naomi Klein, Seth Klein, MA

Dr Michael C. Klein died on 10 June 2026, 1 week shy of his 88th birthday. Michael was a pioneering family physician and medical researcher who had a lasting impact on maternity care in Canada... Read More

Obituaries / September 2026

Dr Vernon Withold Krause, 1925–2026

BY: Margaret Krause

Vernon Withold Krause, MD, FRCPC, passed away peacefully on 20 May 2026, in Halifax, Nova Scotia, at the age of 101, surrounded by his loving family. Born on 2 March 1925 in Bruderheim, Alberta,... Read More

Dr David Price sits at a table with two unidentified members of the Learner Affairs team.
Interviews / July/August 2026

Primary care is the focus of Simon Fraser University’s new School of Medicine

BY: Tara Lyon

In August 2026, the first new school of medicine in Western Canada since 1950 is welcoming its first students. The Simon Fraser University (SFU) School of Medicine, with a curriculum centred on... Read More

Obituaries / July/August 2026

Dr Kevin Beckner, 1972–2026

BY: Tamara Vukusic

Dr Kevin Beckner was a keystone in the architecture of his family and community. He was resolute, grounded, and calm—a deeply caring man of integrity, kindness, and depth. Despite his... Read More

Drs Elizabeth Nethery, Wendy V. Norman, and Laura Schummers.
Interviews / June 2026

Access to medication abortion through community pharmacies in BC: Two-thirds offer timely dispensing

BY: Caitlin Dunne, MD, FRCSC, Elizabeth Nethery, PhD, Wendy V. Norman, MD, MHSc, FCFP, Laura Schummers, ScD

Dr Dunne: Congratulations on publishing your article in JAMA Network Open in November 2025, and thank you for telling us about your research. What were the main findings from your study? Dr... Read More

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BCMJ Volume 68 Number 7 cover.

BCMJ

The BCMJ is a general medical journal that shares knowledge while building connections among BC physicians.

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ISSN 0007‍-‍0556 (Print)
ISSN 2293‍-‍6106 (Online)
Established 1959