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As of July 1, 2021, the ºÚÁÏÉç Board approved the addition of the OET-Medicine and CELPIP-General to the English Language Proficiency Requirements policy as acceptable examinations to demonstrate English language proficiency.

On September 25, 2020, the ºÚÁÏÉç Board approved amendments to section 2-19 of the Bylaws under the Health Professions Act, RSBC 1996, c.183.

The previously titled Telemedicine practice standard has undergone major revisions based on an extensive consultation with registrants (376 specialists and 889 family practitioners), 379 members of the public, and numerous key health partners.

The ºÚÁÏÉç has revised four practice standards: Leaving Practice, Medical Records, Data Stewardship and Confidentiality of Personal Health Information, Complementary and Alternative Therapies and Primary Care Provision in Walk-in, Urgent Care and Multi-registrant Clinics.

On February 28, 2020, the ºÚÁÏÉç Board approved an amendment to the Bylaws under the Health Professions Act, RSBC 1996, c.183, specifically, section 7-5.

The proposed amendment to section 7-5 allows the ºÚÁÏÉç to enforce a new requirement that all registrants practising in community settings

The ºÚÁÏÉç is currently drafting a new Cultural Safety and Humility practice standard to clearly communicate its expectations of physicians and surgeons in providing culturally safe care to Indigenous patients. All members of the public are encouraged to share their feedback on the draft principles

The Medical Council of Canada (MCC) announced on June 10, 2021 that it is stepping away from the delivery of the Medical Council of Canada Qualifying Examination (MCCQE) Part II going forward. The full MCC statement can be found .

The ºÚÁÏÉç will accept the Licentiate of the Medical Council of

The Medical Council of Canada (MCC) announced on May 31, 2021 the suspension of the MCCQE Part II due to significant issues with the virtual examination. The full MCC statement can be found .

The ºÚÁÏÉç would like to acknowledge the challenges faced by those who recently participated in the MCC

The ºÚÁÏÉç’s 2021–2024 strategic plan focuses on continuous quality improvement, cultural safety and humility, regulatory innovation, and stakeholder engagement.

At its annual retreat, the Board resolved to add cultural safety and humility as a core pillar of its strategic plan. The action items

The ºÚÁÏÉç extends condolences to the Indigenous families and communities affected by the discovery of the remains of 215 children at a former residential school building in Kamloops.

This tragedy is a stark reminder that Indigenous racism is an issue, which organizations like the ºÚÁÏÉç must add

As part of the regular review cycle for practice standards and professional guidelines, the previously titled Withdrawal of Registrant Services practice standard was reviewed and revised to incorporate a new title, more inclusive pronouns, and clearer principles related to the standard’s application

Dr. Rachel Anne McGhee, a family physician, has been reprimanded pursuant to sections 36(1) and 39.3(1)(b) of the Health Professions Act.

The full notification is available here.