About Us - Mission
The British Columbia College of Family Physicians (BCCFP) is a Chapter of
The College of Family Physicians of Canada,
a national voluntary organization of
family physicians that represents family physicians/general practitioners in the discipline of Family Medicine. The BCCFP represents over 2,500 family physicians in British Columbia.
Our
Mission is to support the highest quality of
health care in British Columbia by:
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Providing and
accrediting continuing professional development programs and
promoting life long learning for family physicians
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Encouraging family
physicians to maintain professional competence through certification
in Family Medicine
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Advocating for the
central role of the family physician in primary care
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Promoting
and supporting healthy family physicians Advancing research in
Family Medicine
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Fostering
relationships with medical students and residents to promote Family
Medicine as a satisfying, fulfilling and rewarding career
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Recognizing
leadership and excellence in Family Medicine
Our Vision is to
promote excellence in Family Medicine and the
highest quality of health care for the people of
British Columbia through leadership and support
for family physicians of British Columbia.
As
the voice of Family Medicine in Canada, The
College of Family Physicians of Canada (CFPC)
will:
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Support its
members in providing quality patient care through education,
research and the promotion of best practices
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Ensure that the
role of the family physician is well understood and widely valued
