News
Notification of bylaw amendments: registration
On May 30, 2025, the ºÚÁÏÉç (CPSBC) Board approved proposed amendments to the Bylaws under the Health Professions Act, RSBC 1996, c. 183 (HPA) specifically, related to the eligibility requirements for registration and licensure of internationally trained physicians.
Now available: ºÚÁÏÉç Connector Volume 13 | No. 3
Read the May/June 2025 issue of the ºÚÁÏÉç Connector.
Request for feedback: CPSBC Bylaws under the HPOA
CPSBC is seeking feedback on draft bylaws under the Health Professions and Occupations Act, which is not yet in force.
Communicating with CPSBC during a postal service disruption
A potential postal strike in Canada may impact mail delivery services starting on May 23, 2025. Registrants and members of the public are encouraged to use electronic communication and digital submission methods whenever possible.
Disciplinary action re: Dr. Albert Stefanus De Villiers
Dr. Albert Stefanus De Villiers has been issued a disciplinary citation pursuant to section 37 of the Health Professions Act.
CPSBC closed on Monday, May 19
CPSBC will be closed on Monday, May 19, 2025. Business will resume at 8:30 a.m. on Tuesday, May 20, 2025.
Disciplinary action re: Dr. Ramesh Kumar Sharma
Dr. Ramesh Kumar Sharma has been issued a disciplinary citation pursuant to section 39(2) of the Health Professions Act.
Revised Access to Medical Care Without Discrimination practice standard published
Following a comprehensive engagement process, CPSBC has published its revised Access to Medical Care Without Discrimination practice standard and accompanying resources.
CPSBC closed on Friday, April 18 and Monday, April 21
Business will resume at 8:30 a.m. on Tuesday, April 22, 2025.
Newly published practice standard for physicians who provide care to incarcerated patients
CPSBC has published a new practice standard, Treating Incarcerated Patients in Isolation, that highlights expectations for physicians who work in corrections to minimize health impacts related to solitary confinement.
Now available: ºÚÁÏÉç Connector Volume 13 | No. 2
Read the March/April 2025 issue of the ºÚÁÏÉç Connector.
2025 elected board members
The ºÚÁÏÉç of Physicians and Surgeons of British Columbia (CPSBC) is pleased to announce the results of the 2025 board election.