CPSBC has translation services available on the phone. Call during business hours and tell us your preferred language from 300+ languages. You will be called back with a third-party translator on the line.

Providing equitable care—regardless of a patient’s background, identity, or circumstances—is a fundamental expectation of medical practice in BC. Learn more about our updated practice standard in the College Connector:

CPSBC's online registrant 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:

Our bylaws have been updated to allow physicians who have completed certain USA-based training and board certification to be eligible for licensure in the full class. Learn more:

"CPSBC has continued to prepare for future innovation and legislative change by modernizing and improving our policies and processes—all with the goal of serving the public by regulating physicians and surgeons." Read more:

Only physicians and surgeons who are licensed by CPSBC 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 on our website:

CPSBC is seeking feedback on draft bylaws under the upcoming Health Professions and Occupations Act. Read the draft bylaws and share your thoughts here:

CPSBC will be closed on Tuesday, July 1, 2025. We will return to business as usual on Wednesday, July 2 at 8:30 a.m.

To mark National Indigenous History Month, we have released a new episode of our podcast, Connecting the Dots. Our guest, Laurie Dokis, offers valuable insights into what Indigenous cultural safety looks like from the patient's perspective. Listen:

Just released: The College's 2024/25 Annual Report, audited financial statements, committee reports, and disciplinary outcomes. Read them here:

This video series outlines CPSBC's expectations for physicians and surgeons to provide culturally safe medical care to Indigenous patients, including through self-reflection and building knowledge. #NIHM2025

We encourage all British Columbians to recognize National Indigenous Peoples Day by acknowledging the truth of our colonial history, learning about Indigenous communities and cultures, and celebrating Indigenous achievements. #NIPD2025

Physicians and surgeons must provide inclusive care for 2SLGBTQIA+ patients. This includes creating safe spaces where individuals feel supported in their health-care journey. Learn more about CPSBC's Access to Medical Care Without Discrimination standard:

This month, we are reflecting on the lasting harms of colonialism experienced by Indigenous people and ongoing efforts towards reconciliation. Learn more about CPSBC's journey to acknowledge and stop Indigenous-specific racism in health care: #NIHM2025

To mark #PrideMonth, CPSBC has released a new episode of its Connecting the Dots podcast featuring Dr. Ingrid Cosio, medical director of Trans Care BC, on how physicians and surgeons can create inclusive practices for gender-diverse patients. Listen:

The College Connector is our bimonthly newsletter for physicians and surgeons, containing a message from the registrar, news on standards and guidelines, program updates, and more. The May/June issue is now online:

#PrideMonth is a time to celebrate the diversity of the 2SLGBTQIA+ community and to champion inclusion of 2SLGBTQIA+ people. CPSBC is dedicated to equitable medical care for all BC patients and requires physicians and surgeons to create inclusive practice environments.

June is National Indigenous History Month, a time to honour the achievements and resilience of Indigenous Peoples, and an opportunity to learn more about the cultures of First Nations, Inuit and Métis. Learning resources: #NIHM2025

CPSBC is seeking feedback on draft bylaws under the upcoming Health Professions and Occupations Act. Read the draft bylaws and share your thoughts here:

CPSBC's Board is meeting this week. View the agenda and minutes from previous meetings on our website: