rounds: September 3, 2021
Announcing the New Executive
Please welcome Dr. Julie Wong (PGY-2, Urology) as the new Director of Operations & Finance, Dr. Willow Thickson (PGY-1, Family Medicine – Vancouver Fraser) as the new Director of Resident Affairs & Wellness, and Dr. Soma Dalai (PGY-2, Internal Medicine) as the new Director of External & Labour Relations. All three executive directors have been elected from the 2021-2022 board election cycle.
Wednesday’s BC Protests
In the wake of the protests that took place in the province on Wednesday, September 1, the President and Executive have released a statement of support to the membership. Members can view it by logging in.
Apply to Join the Negotiations Committee
We are now seeking interested residents for the Negotiations Committee for the upcoming round of negotiations. Committee members will be determined by a selection committee of Board members who are not eligible to apply to the negotiations committee. For more information, including the criteria, visit our website.
2021 Resident Innovation Fund
Our annual Resident Innovation Fund will be returning soon with a large surprise! We are excited to launch this year’s fund to support resident projects. To find out more about past funds and recipients, visit our website.
Upcoming Events
CME on the Run! Infectious Disease & Oncology
September 17
Virtual Conference: Allergy & Clinical Immunology Update 2021
September 18
Experienced an Injury in the Workplace?
Call the Provincial Workplace Health Call Centre to confidentially report an incident, exposure, or near miss at your facility.
1 (866) 922-9464
Featured Blog Articles
August
Financial Pulse is now live!
August 5
The most recent episode of Pulse Podcast chats about the Financial Pulse!
Feedback Question
When is the deadline to apply for the Negotiations Committee?
Email us your answer at info@residentdoctorsbc.ca by September 17 and you could win! ($10 to Starbucks, iTunes or Amazon.) The winner will be selected at random from all correct entries and announced in the next edition of Rounds. The winner from the last edition was Dr. Manisha Tilak. Please contact us with your choice of gift card!