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Caitlin Dunne, MD, FRCSC
Happy holidays! December is upon us, and with it come the familiar, tempting smells of cinnamon, hot chocolate, and fresh cookies. Holiday lunches and office parties are full of tasty foods, abundant sweets, and... Read More
You arrive home after a long day of seeing patients and collect the mail, scattered across the entryway beside children’s shoes and cardboard boxes. Among the flyers and bank statements is the BCMJ. You recognize it... Read More
With Halloween approaching, October invites us to indulge in ghost stories. And although we pride ourselves on practising evidence-based medicine, history reminds us that our profession has seen its share of creepy... Read More
It is said that the best time to plant a tree was 20 years ago, and the second-best time is today. September is our reminder to reflect and recommit to learning about the ongoing impacts of colonialism on Indigenous... Read More
Artificial intelligence (AI) has made the leap from blue-sky theory to bedside tool, yet many of us remain unsure how to use it safely. One application gaining traction is AI scribe technology—tools designed to generate... Read More
In today’s world, is medicine still a calling, or has it become a career? For some physicians, perhaps it is both. For others, the distinction is blurrier than ever. In the May issue of the BCMJ, in honor of National... Read More
National Physicians’ Day is recognized annually on the birthday of Dr Emily Jennings (Stowe). Born 1 May 1831, Dr Stowe was a trailblazer—the first woman in Canada to openly establish a medical practice and a founding... Read More
Infertility affects 24% to 33% of physicians—which is significantly higher than the 12% rate in the general population.[1] A 2024 review on physician infertility highlighted that while many health care workers face... Read More
One year ago, on 15 March 2024, the College of Physicians and Surgeons of BC (CPSBC) decided to close our medical library. In response, I wrote an editorial expressing my disappointment.[1] As you may recall, this... Read More
As we step into 2025, the start of a new year offers a natural moment to revisit our health and fitness goals. Although change is possible at any time, there’s something about turning the calendar that inspires fresh... Read More