Virtual care refers to medical care that is provided over the phone or by video call. Learn more about what you can expect when receiving virtual care from a BC physician in this CPSBC resource: ow.ly/rTVK50ZRvOC

CPSBC's online directory can be used to confirm whether a physician or surgeon is licensed in BC, their contact information, and whether they have any regulatory actions or practice conditions. Search here: cpsbc.ca/directory

CPSBC will be closed on Monday, October 12, 2026. We will resume business on Tuesday, October 13 at 8:30 a.m.

CPSBC expects physicians and surgeons to hold consent discussions with patients through an equity and inclusion framework, which considers an individual’s unique needs, circumstances and lived experiences. Learn more in our practice standard: ow.ly/lQPx50ZRvJz

Today is the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation and Orange Shirt Day, which recognize the devastating legacy of residential schools and the ongoing impacts of colonization and racism on Indigenous Peoples. See our statement: ow.ly/MuZF50ZRvEO

CPSBC will be closed on Wednesday, September 30 for the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation. We will resume business at 8:30 a.m. on Thursday, October 1.

CPSBC's new public resource clearly communicates what culturally safe, anti-racist care looks like from a patient perspective. Read it here: ow.ly/Btmj50ZRvAi

In 2023, CPSBC undertook a critical review of its complaints process to identify opportunities to make it more accessible to Indigenous Peoples. Learn how we've updated the process in our third progress report: ow.ly/2h6N50ZRvri

Complaint navigators are available to explain what to expect from the CPSBC complaint process and to assist patients in deciding if they want to proceed with a complaint. Call us and ask to speak to a complaint navigator at 1-800-461-3008 ext. 4.

Physicians who work in a group at a walk-in clinic are required to follow the same practice standards as physicians who work alone in a private practice. Read more about what you can expect in CPSBC's public resource: ow.ly/FHzC50ZNqzZ

CPSBC will be closed on Monday, September 7, 2026. We will resume business on Tuesday, September 8 at 8:30 a.m.

Only physicians and surgeons with a CPSBC licence are authorized to practise medicine in BC. Receiving care from someone who is not licensed could put your health and safety at risk. Confirm a physician or surgeon is licensed using the CPSBC directory: ow.ly/9PKg50ZG9Lp

It's important to CPSBC that we are accessible to all BC patients. Those who are Deaf or hard of hearing can connect with us using sign language interpretation through Canada Video Relay Service. Visit our website to learn how: ow.ly/W5zE50UFN9b

Last year, CPSBC concluded 1,112 complaints. See details and other data from the complaints department in our 2025/26 Annual Report: ow.ly/cI3y50ZAzzm

CPSBC offers rewarding work, career development opportunities, excellent benefits, and flexibility. Learn about our current employment opportunities: ow.ly/pCyx50XtQ9s

BC physicians and surgeons are expected take reasonable steps to create and foster a safe, inclusive, and accessible environment for patients. Learn more in CPSBC's Access to Medical Care Without Discrimination practice standard: ow.ly/LiFA50Zx624

CPSBC will be closed on Monday, August 3, 2026. We will resume business on Tuesday, August 4 at 8:30 a.m.

There are 16,913 active physicians and surgeons in BC. See more licensing statistics in CPSBC's 2025/26 Annual Report: ow.ly/vu0P50ZtSQ6

Members of the public can raise issues about BC physicians and surgeons through our complaints process. Submitting a complaint to CPSBC can lead to better health and well-being for all patients. Learn more: ow.ly/Vpej50ZnBmn

CPSBC's licensing bylaws were recently updated to streamline pathways for internationally trained physicians wishing to practise in BC. We will continue to work with government and health partners to meet health-care needs in BC. Learn more: ow.ly/VG0N50ZnBwM