Medical Societies
Across Interior Health and beyond, numerous groups and partners are working to empower and advocate for our medical staff and independent community practitioners. Learn more about who these groups are and what they are doing to support you and others.

Doctors of BC
Doctors of BC is a voluntary association of 14,000 physicians, residents and medical students in British Columbia. Working together, Doctors of BC aims to make a difference for BC’s doctors so that they can make a difference for patients.
Interactive infographic about health-care organizations in B.C.
Doctors of BC has a team of Regional Advisors and Advocates who support physicians in the communities where you live and work. They are your first point of contact to assist you in seeking services and support from Doctors of BC.
Joint Collaborative Committees (JCCs)
Joint Collaborative Committees (JCCs) are a partnership between Doctors of BC and the B.C. government that aims to improve B.C.’s healthcare system. The JCCs engage and support collaboration between doctors, government, health authorities, patients, families, and other partners to make a difference.
There are four committees within JCCs:
The General Practice Service Committee (GPSC) works on behalf of doctors to strengthen full-service family practice and patient care in B.C.
The Shared Care Committee (SCC) improves the coordination of care between family physicians, specialists, and other health professionals.
The Specialist Service Committee (SSC) improves patient care by engaging physicians to collaborate, lead quality improvement and deliver quality services with SSC supports and incentives.
The Joint Standing Committee on Rural Issues (JSC) enhances the availability and stability of physician services in rural and remote areas of B.C. by addressing unique and difficult circumstances faced by physicians.
Rural Coordination Centre of BC (RCCbc), sponsored by the JSC, supports and develops provincial initiatives by engaging and coordinating with rural healthcare providers to facilitate the development of local and/or regional solutions, frameworks, and networks. Though rural-focused, RCCbc sees value in applying rural solutions to benefit all health professionals facing similar challenges.
Medical Staff Associations
Medical Staff Associations (MSAs) comprise facility-based medical staff who engage with health authorities to collectively address health care system challenges and support quality patient care. Key contacts for MSAs are the Engagement Partners, who act in a neutral capacity to collaborate with health authorities, community partners, and clinicians in MSAs and Divisions of Family Practice across the province.
Find your local/regional MSA or Facility Engagement Partner
Physician Societies are attached to MSAs as a funding mechanism through the Facility Engagement Initiative, a program of the Specialist Services Committee, to improve care and medical staff culture.
The following MSAs provide information and resources on their public websites. For a complete list of all 22 MSAs across IH and their contacts, please visit Facility Engagement.
Divisions of Family Practice
Divisions of Family Practice are community-based groups of family physicians working together to achieve common health care goals. Divisions work collaboratively with community and health care partners to enhance local patient care and improve professional satisfaction for physicians, dentists, midwives, and nurse practitioners working in the community.
There are seven Divisions in the Interior region and four Interior Chapters of the Rural and Remote Division.
Midwives Association of British Columbia
The Midwives Association of British Columbia (MABC) is the professional association for midwives in B.C. and is registered under the Societies Act. The MABC sustains midwifery through advocacy, professional services, and public awareness, positioning midwives as primary care leaders in perinatal and sexual healthcare.
British Columbia Dental Association
The British Columbia Dental Association (BCDA) is the recognized voice of dentistry in BC, dedicated to serving the interests of its members and promoting oral health for all British Columbians.
BCDA's mandate is to provide programs, services, and support for its members. Through collaboration and partnerships, BCDA members also receive advocacy support and practice services provided by the Canadian Dental Association (CDA) and other dental organizations and suppliers. BCDA offers additional oral health resources for the public at yourdentalhealth.ca
Nurses and Nurse Practitioners of British Columbia
The Nurses and Nurse Practitioners of British Columbia (NNPBC) is the professional body representing all nursing professions in British Columbia. The NNPBC supports and promotes excellence in nursing practice, education, research, leadership and policy by advocating for healthy public policy, promoting excellence in nursing practice and empowering nurses to actively influence and shape decisions that affect the profession and the public they serve.
Canadian Nurses Protective Society
The Canadian Nurses Protective Society (CNPS) is a not-for-profit society that offers legal advice, risk-management services, legal assistance and professional liability protection related to nursing practice in Canada.


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