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We are a non profit society that represents family doctors across BC's Pacific Northwest. Together, we work to improve primary care in our communities.
Today, on National Physicians Day, we celebrate and thank the incredible physicians who care for our communities with compassion, dedication, and expertise every single day.![]()
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Across the Pacific Northwest, your commitment makes a lasting difference in the lives of patients, families, and communities. Thank you for the care you provide, the relationships you build, and the countless ways you support health and wellness close to home.![]()
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🎉CONGRATULATIONS to the CHANGE BC team on receiving the Practice Education Team Awards that honors a healthcare team that provides outstanding interprofessional collaborative patient-centred education in the practice setting for UBC pre-entry to practice level students.![]()
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Change BC is an interprofessional primary care and education initiative dedicated to improving health outcomes for individuals living in British Columbia through community-driven, evidence-based lifestyle interventions. The team brings together clinical exercise physiologists, registered dietitians, family physicians, oral health professionals, health administrators, academics, and Indigenous Elders to collaboratively prevent and manage metabolic syndrome and Type 2 diabetes within primary care. ![]()
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As an interprofessional teaching and learning site, CHANGE BC trains UBC students from various disciplines, including Kinesiology, Medicine, and Dietetics. Supported by a strong interprofessional mentorship network, students become fully integrated into the care team, gaining hands-on experience in collaborative care planning, motivational interviewing, health assessment, and patient communication ![]()
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CHANGE BC also demonstrates a strong commitment to community-engaged education, particularly in rural, remote, and Indigenous settings. Students contribute to community-based initiatives such as culturally responsive physical activity programs, food security outreach, elder programming, and chronic disease rehabilitation, while developing leadership, adaptability, and cultural competency. Since its pilot in 2018, CHANGE BC has exemplified excellence in interprofessional teamwork and student-centred practice education that strengthens primary care and builds capacity across northern communities. ![]()
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For more info> health.ubc.ca/news/february-02-2026/excellence-health-research-and-education-recognized-2025-ubc-...![]()
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Doctors of BC Awards: Recognize excellence – Nominate a colleague!![]()
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Now is your opportunity to recognize the exceptional contributions of physician leaders across the province who elevate the profession, inspire those around them, and improve the health and well-being of British Columbians. ![]()
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If you know someone deserving of recognition – a colleague or mentor who has made a difference, a resident or medical student advocating for a stronger health care system, or an individual, non-profit, or corporate organization working to make our province healthier and safer – consider nominating them for a Doctors of BC award. Nominations are also open for the CMA Honorary Membership Award.![]()
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The deadline for nominations is May 31, 2026. Recipients will be recognized at our annual Awards Gala, which brings together physicians, health care leaders, and community partners across BC. ![]()
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More information can be found on the Doctors of BC Awards for Physicians and Awards for Residents, Students, and Community webpages. ![]()
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