Doctors of BC
Doctors of BC
Doctors of BC (pronunciation: /ˈdɒktərz ɒv biː siː/), also known as the British Columbia Medical Association (BCMA), is a professional organization that represents 14,000 physicians, medical residents and medical students in the province of British Columbia.
Etymology
The term Doctors of BC is derived from the organization's mission to represent all doctors in the province of British Columbia (BC), Canada. The term BC is an abbreviation for British Columbia.
History
The Doctors of BC was established in 1900 as the British Columbia Medical Association (BCMA). The organization changed its name to Doctors of BC in 2013 to better reflect its membership and mission.
Roles and Responsibilities
The Doctors of BC works to promote a social, economic, and political climate in which members can provide the citizens of BC with the highest standard of health care. The organization also advocates for health and safety, professional development, and public policy on behalf of its members.
Related Terms
- Physician: A professional who practices medicine, which is concerned with promoting, maintaining, or restoring health through the study, diagnosis, prognosis and treatment of disease, injury, and other physical and mental impairments.
- Medical resident: A physician who has completed medical school and is in the process of completing additional training in a specific medical specialty.
- Medical student: An individual who is studying to become a physician.
- Professional development: The skills and knowledge attained for both personal development and career advancement.
- Public policy: The principles, often unwritten, on which social laws are based.
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Doctors of BC
- Wikipedia's article - Doctors of BC
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