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New podcast episode on understanding patient expectations for culturally safe care

cwiebe — Fri, 06/27/2025 - 14:52

To mark National Indigenous History Month, CPSBC has released a new episode of the Connecting the Dots podcast, featuring an interview with Laurie Dokis.

CPSBC closed on Tuesday, July 1

cwiebe — Fri, 06/27/2025 - 14:35

Business will resume at 8:30 a.m. on Wednesday, July 2, 2025.

2024/25 Annual Report now available

cwiebe — Thu, 06/26/2025 - 10:02

CPSBC is pleased to announce that the 2024/25 Annual Report, audited financial statements and committee reports have been published.

Notification of upcoming registration bylaw amendments

cwiebe — Wed, 06/25/2025 - 10:19

On May 30, 2025, the CPSBC Board approved amendments to the Bylaws under the Health Professions Act, specifically, the below sections related to registration. The bylaw amendments are set to take effect on July 7, 2025.

Notification of bylaw amendments: registration

schambers2 — Wed, 06/18/2025 - 13:32

On May 30, 2025, the CPSBC Board approved proposed amendments to the Bylaws under the Health Professions Act, specifically, related to the eligibility requirements for registration and licensure of internationally trained physicians.

Now available: �� Connector Volume 13 | No. 3

cwiebe — Thu, 06/05/2025 - 12:54

Read the May/June 2025 issue of the �� Connector.

Request for feedback: CPSBC Bylaws under the HPOA

cwiebe — Mon, 06/02/2025 - 15:45

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

cwiebe — Tue, 05/20/2025 - 16:08

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

cwiebe — Tue, 05/20/2025 - 16:02

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

schambers2 — Fri, 05/16/2025 - 15:14

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

cwiebe — Fri, 05/16/2025 - 14:07

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

bluis2 — Thu, 04/24/2025 - 11:59

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

cwiebe — Thu, 04/17/2025 - 08:25

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

cwiebe — Mon, 04/14/2025 - 08:54

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: �� Connector Volume 13 | No. 2

cwiebe — Tue, 04/08/2025 - 10:00

Read the March/April 2025 issue of the �� Connector.