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Resident Representatives

Your residency is preparing you for one of the most vital roles in health care. At BCCFP we understand that responsibility and we're here to support you through it!

As a member-led organization representing over 8,000 family physicians, residents, and medical students, the BC College of Family Physicians exists to empower, connect, and advocate for you at every stage of your career. Today, we invite you to champion your fellow residents by joining our Board of Directors as R1 Representative.

Our Board of Directors is seeking a passionate R1 resident to represent the vital perspectives of Family Medicine Residents across British Columbia. As the future of family medicine in the province, your voice is essential in shaping policy and advocacy decisions that will impact patient care and physician wellbeing.

We're seeking an R1 resident who is

  • Passionate about the value of family medicine
  • Able to bring clear resident perspectives to BCCFP policy and advocacy decision making
  • Comfortable serving as liaison between residents and the BCCFP
  • Interested or experienced in organizational leadership

What we offer

  • Mentorship and networking opportunities with healthcare leaders
  • Leadership skills development
  • Access to BCCFP events
  • JCC rate remuneration for board meeting time
  • Full travel expense reimbursement for in-person meetings

Your commitment

  • A 2-year term (September 2026 through June 2028) with 4 in-person Vancouver meetings per year (6–7 hours on Saturdays), plus 1–2 possible virtual meetings
  • Serving as communications liaison between the UBC Residency program and BCCFP to collaborate and align initiatives

Interested applicants should first connect with their site director to ensure they have the time and support to participate in this role, and to explore how they might be included in relevant meetings or communications to effectively represent the resident voice.

Deadline: Please submit your application by Monday, July 27th, at 11:00 PM following the link you received from us or UBC.

Your perspective matters! We'd love to have you join us.