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Letters / September 2025

Re: Electric micromobility devices

BY: Thomas J. DeMarco, MD

As a means to reducing car trips, I consider micromobility [BCMJ 2025;67:187-188] to be a favorable trend, as I am certain its benefits outweigh the risks, both medically and environmentally. I fear... Read More

Letters / July/August 2025

Re: Infertility among physicians

BY: Deena Case, MD

I am writing in response to the editorial “Infertility among physicians,” published in the April 2025 issue of the BCMJ. It is staggering that 24% to 33% of physicians experience infertility, double... Read More

Small groups of people enjoying a park on a bright sunny day.
President's Comment / July/August 2025

A season of belonging: Celebrating the power of diversity and connection

BY: Charlene Lui, MD

Dr Charlene Lui Recently, on a bright and warm spring day, I was walking through my local park and was struck by the incredible diversity of life happening around me. In one area, a... Read More

A person writing on paper faces a robot using a computer.
Editorials / July/August 2025

Artificial intelligence scribes—Are we ready?

BY: Caitlin Dunne, MD, FRCSC

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... Read More

Two vials of the MMR vaccine and a syringe.
Editorials / July/August 2025

Vaccine-hesitancy conversations

BY: Yvonne Sin, MD

Measles outbreaks in several countries, including Canada, have exposed the ongoing struggle physicians face with vaccine hesitancy. Measles was declared eliminated in Canada in 1998.[1] As of 23 June... Read More

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BCMJ Volume 67 Number 10 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