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President's Comment / July/August 2024

The pursuit of equity

BY: Ahmer A. Karimuddin, MD, FRCSC

Dr Ahmer A. Karimuddin When Doctors of BC was developing our most recent strategic plan, extensive conversations took place around how to address equity for our members and the best way... Read More

Letters / July/August 2024

Drs Christensen and Reeve

BY: Phyllis Reeve

Your list of recently deceased physicians in the May 2024 issue [BCMJ 2024;66:135-136] includes Dr Ralph Marenus Christensen. I did not know Dr Christensen personally, but he was part of an event... Read More

Vancouver Pride parade, 2023.
Editorials / July/August 2024

Celebrating Pride!

BY: Caitlin Dunne, MD, FRCSC

Vancouver Pride parade, 2023. Canada Pride 2024 in Vancouver takes place from 26 July to 4 August. Pride marks a time of celebration, advocacy, and reflection for the LGBTQIA2S+ community.... Read More

Letters / July/August 2024

Closure of the CPSBC medical library (1)

BY: Teresa Marie Kope, MD, FRCPC

I am grateful to Dr Caitlin Dunne for her editorial[1] and to Dr Ian Gillespie for his letter[2] in the May BCMJ regarding the recent closure of the College of Physicians and Surgeons of BC (CPSBC)... Read More

Letters / July/August 2024

Closure of the CPSBC medical library (2)

BY: Barry Koehler, MD, FRCPC

I agree with Dr Dunne in deploring the closing of the College Library.[1] It has been an excellent and efficient service for the physicians of the province. It is not surprising that library use... Read More

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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