Resources for Physicians New to BC
Access essential guides and resources to help you navigate the process of establishing your medical practice in British Columbia
Pre-Arrival
Thinking of moving to Canada and practicing in British Columbia? Our community is excited to welcome you! We have compiled resources below to make this transition seamless:
Essential Steps for Physicians Before Arriving
This guide provides a step-by-step checklist for new Physicians preparing to practice in the Shuswap North Okanagan region, covering licensure, MSP registration, liability coverage, hospital privileges, division membership, and essential resources to ensure a smooth transition into independent practice.
Guide for new Canadian physicians coming to practice in our community:
Guide for new International physicians coming to practice in our community - COMING SOON!
Welcome to BC
You've arrived! Welcome to Canada and to BC. This section provides helpful resources to help you transition smoothly into medical practice and settle into our community.
Shuswap North Okanagan Newcomers Guide
This guide provides essential resources and practical steps to help Physicians and their families transition smoothly to life in British Columbia, covering immigration formalities, healthcare registration, housing, banking, employment, and community integration in the Shuswap North Okanagan region.
Practicing in BC Resources
Practice in BC Toolkit (Currently under review)
The Practice in BC interactive guide outlines the key steps to be eligible to practice as a general practitioner (GP) in British Columbia, Canada. If you are an undergraduate student, a medical student, a Canadian medical graduate, an international medical graduate, or a Canadian studying abroad, Practice in BC is your guide.
Transition Into Practice Guide
Entering professional practice is an exciting time. For family medicine residents and those who teach, June is a time of transition. BC Family Doctors have developed a guide for residents and new-to-practice physicians that provides practical information about making this transition, including an overview of financial, legal, and administrative matters.
Contract Options: Alternatives to Fee-For-Service Model
The BC Ministry of Health has introduced a number of new contract options for BC’s physicians. They provide more choices for established and new-to-practice family physicians who want to move away from Fee-for-Service (FFS) and practice in a different way.
More information from the B.C. government regarding contract options can be found here.
Community Resources
Access essential organizations and support networks that provide licensing, professional development, practice support, and healthcare system guidance for Physicians in BC
Have a Question? Reach out!
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