> ## Content Index > Fetch the complete content index at: https://www.whiteroseintelligence.com/llms.txt > Use this file to discover other available public pages before exploring further. # College of Physicians and Surgeons of British Columbia - URL: https://www.whiteroseintelligence.com/college-of-physicians-and-surgeons-of-british-columbia/ - Published: 2026-08-29T16:14:00.000Z - Updated: 2026-08-29T16:20:30.000Z - Author: Liam Sturgess - Tags: Profiles, #docs, #organization, Organization, #toc, Regulatory, COVID-19, Canada, British Columbia, Healthcare, Vancouver The **College of Physicians and Surgeons of British Columbia (CPSBC)** is a Canadian provincial regulatory agency based in Vancouver, British Columbia. ## History Brian Westgate wrote a letter to Heidi Oetter on April 8, 2019 on the topic of amendments to registration bylaws for the CPSBC.[\[1\]](#fn1) ### COVID-19 In April 2020, Westgate was the listed contact point for comments on a proposed addition to the CPSBC bylaws surrounding the registration of international medical graduates.[\[2\]](#fn2) A group of concerned physicians wrote a letter to Westgate and Oetter expressing their concern and alarm over the manner in which the new policy was “being introduced and rushed through in the midst of the COVID-19 pandemic.”[\[3\]](#fn3) On September 29, 2022, CPSBC issues a citation against Dr. [Daniel Nagase](https://www.whiteroseintelligence.com/Daniel-Nagase) for statements made related to ivermectin and [COVID-19 vaccines](https://www.whiteroseintelligence.com/COVID-19-vaccine).[\[4\]](#fn4)[\[5\]](#fn5) ## Organization CPSBC is an organizational member of the Coalition for Physician Enhancement (CPE),[\[6\]](#fn6) the [Federation of Medical Regulatory Authorities of Canada](https://www.whiteroseintelligence.com/Federation-of-Medical-Regulatory-Authorities-of-Canada) (FMRAC)[\[7\]](#fn7) and the International Association of Medical Regulatory Authorities (IAMRA).[\[8\]](#fn8) ### Personnel | Name | Position | Notes | | ----------------- | ------------------------------------- | ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- | | Heidi Oetter | Registrar and CEO[\[9\]](#fn9) | International Association of Medical Regulatory Authorities; [Federation of Medical Regulatory Authorities of Canada](https://www.whiteroseintelligence.com/Federation-of-Medical-Regulatory-Authorities-of-Canada) | | Michael Murray | Deputy Registrar | \- | | Derek Puddester | Deputy Registrar | \- | | David Unger | Deputy Registrar | Providence Health Care | | Graeme Keirstead | Deputy Registrar, Chief Legal Counsel | Courthouse Libraries BC, [Canadian Bar Association British Columbia Branch](https://www.whiteroseintelligence.com/Canadian-Bar-Association-British-Columbia-Branch) | | Michael Epp | Chief Operating Officer | Doctors of BC; University of British Columbia | | Corinne de Bruin | Executive Director | British Columbia Ministry of Finance | | Anne Priestman | President | District 4, Fraser | | Tarjeet Mann | Vice-president | Victoria | | Chantal Leger | Treasurer | District 3, Vancouver and surrounding area | | Jason Wale | Director | District 1, Vancouver Island South | | Justin Kingsley | Director | District 2, Vancouver Island Central and Northern | | Ron Abrahams | Director | District 3, Vancouver and surrounding area | | Christopher Nguan | Director | District 3, Vancouver and surrounding area | | David Sanden | Director | District 5, Thompson-Okanagan | | Anneline Du Preez | Director | District 6, Kootenays | | Patrick Rowe | Director | District 7, Northern | | Jane Dyson | Director | Vancouver | | Margo Greenwood | Director | Prince George | | Haike Muller | Director | Kamloops | | Shirley Ross | Director | Vancouver | | Lionel Yip | Director | Vancouver | ## Publications The CPSBC issued a number of public statements and other publications during the course of the declared COVID-19 pandemic.[\[10\]](#fn10) - April 20, 2022: [PHO releases updated guidance on mask use and infection prevention and control for health professionals](https://web.archive.org/web/20220927024012/https://www.cpsbc.ca/news/pho-releases-updated-guidance-mask-use-and-infection-prevention-and-control-health) - [PDF version](https://web.archive.org/web/20220624191305/https://www2.gov.bc.ca/assets/gov/health/about-bc-s-health-care-system/office-of-the-provincial-health-officer/covid-19/mask%5Fuse%5Fand%5Finfection%5Fprevention%5Fand%5Fcontrol%5Fguidance%5Ffor%5Fhealth%5Fprofessionals.pdf) - March 7, 2022: [Frequently asked questions re: new Order of the Provincial Health Officer](https://web.archive.org/web/20220927024046/https://www.cpsbc.ca/news/frequently-asked-questions-re-new-order-provincial-health-officer) - October 15, 2021: [How to verify a legitimate COVID-19 vaccine exemption or deferral](https://web.archive.org/web/20220927023957/https://www.cpsbc.ca/news/how-verify-legitimate-covid-19-vaccine-exemption-or-deferral) - [PDF version](https://web.archive.org/web/20220901060813/https://www.cpsbc.ca/files/pdf/2021-10-15-How-to-Verify-a-Legitimate-COVID-19-Vaccine-Exemption-or-Deferral.pdf) - October 1, 2021: [Joint message with PHO, CPBC, and BCCNM about ivermectin in the prevention and treatment of COVID-19](https://web.archive.org/web/20220728180534/https://www.cpsbc.ca/files/pdf/2021-10-01-Joint-Message-about-Ivermectin-in-the-Prevention-and-Treatment-of-COVID-19.pdf) - September 29, 2021: [A message from the Board to registrants](https://web.archive.org/web/20220927024017/https://www.cpsbc.ca/news/message-board-registrants) - September 15, 2021: [Guidance re: valid contraindications and deferrals to COVID-19 vaccination](https://web.archive.org/web/20220927024040/https://www.cpsbc.ca/news/guidance-re-valid-contraindications-and-deferrals-covid-19-vaccination) - [Deferral form (2021)](https://web.archive.org/web/20211025140056/https://www2.gov.bc.ca/assets/gov/health/about-bc-s-health-care-system/office-of-the-provincial-health-officer/covid-19/covid-19-vaccine-medical-deferral-form.pdf) - [Deferral form (2022)](https://web.archive.org/web/20220927042522/https://www2.gov.bc.ca/assets/gov/health/forms/2371fil.pdf) - September 3, 2021: [Joint statement from the College, PHO and MOH on in-person and virtual care](https://web.archive.org/web/20220815192647/https://www.cpsbc.ca/files/pdf/2021-09-03-COVID-19-Update.pdf) - June 22, 2021: [Ministry of Health releases updated guidance on mask use in health-care facilities](https://web.archive.org/web/20220927023954/https://www.cpsbc.ca/news/ministry-health-releases-updated-guidance-mask-use-health-care-facilities) - [Full statement](https://web.archive.org/web/20220901045252/http://www.bccdc.ca/Health-Professionals-Site/Documents/Mask%5FUse%5FHealth%5FCare%5FFacilities.pdf) - May 6, 2021: [Joint statement with FNHA on misleading COVID-19 information](https://web.archive.org/web/20220224223920/https://www.cpsbc.ca/files/pdf/Joint-Statement-on-Misleading-COVID-19-Information-2021-05-06.pdf) - March 17, 2021: [PHO updates order on eligible vaccinators](https://web.archive.org/web/20220927024004/https://www.cpsbc.ca/news/provincial-health-officer-updates-order-eligible-vaccinators) - November 9, 2020: [Clarity about the PHO’s orders issued on November 7, 2020](https://web.archive.org/web/20220927024014/https://www.cpsbc.ca/news/clarity-about-phos-orders-issued-november-7-2020) - November 5, 2020: [Important COVID-19 update from the PHO re: patient care in community settings and access to PPE](https://web.archive.org/web/20211101212623/https://www.cpsbc.ca/files/pdf/2020-11-05-Important-Update-from-the-Provincial-Health-Officer.pdf) - September 10, 2020: [Revised message from the PHO re: multi-system inflammatory syndrome in children](https://web.archive.org/web/20211101212612/https://www.cpsbc.ca/files/pdf/2020-09-10-Revised-Message-from-the-PHO-re-MIS-C.pdf) - July 24, 2020: [Minor update to Medical Assistance in Dying practice standard](https://web.archive.org/web/20220927024045/https://www.cpsbc.ca/news/minor-update-medical-assistance-dying-practice-standard) - May 25, 2020: [Resumption of services in non-hospital facilities](https://web.archive.org/web/20220927024116/https://www.cpsbc.ca/news/news-announcements/covid-19-updates/resumption-services-non-hospital-facilities) - May 15, 2020: [Guidance on providing in-person community care during COVID-19](https://web.archive.org/web/20220927024019/https://www.cpsbc.ca/news/news-announcements/covid-19-updates/providing-person-care-during-covid-19) - May 15, 2020: [Important update from the PHO](https://web.archive.org/web/20211101212640/https://www.cpsbc.ca/files/pdf/2020-05-15-Important-Update-from-the-Provincial-Health-Officer.pdf) - April 24, 2020: [Important update from the PHO](https://web.archive.org/web/20211101212616/https://www.cpsbc.ca/files/pdf/2020-04-24-Important-Update-from-the-Provincial-Health-Officer.pdf) - April 23, 2020: [Medical Assistance in Dying practice standard clarification](https://web.archive.org/web/20220927024015/https://www.cpsbc.ca/news/medical-assistance-dying-practice-standard-clarification) - April 21, 2020: [Update from the registrar](https://web.archive.org/web/20220901060758/https://www.cpsbc.ca/files/pdf/2020-04-21-COVID-19-Important-update-from-the-registrar.pdf) - March 27, 2020: [Prescribing medications during the COVID-19 pandemic](https://web.archive.org/web/20220927024050/https://www.cpsbc.ca/news/news-announcements/covid-19-updates/prescribing-medications) - March 27, 2020: [Proposed temporary amendment to the College Bylaws](https://web.archive.org/web/20220927023946/https://www.cpsbc.ca/news/notification-bylaw-amendments-section-2-16-0) - March 26, 2020: [College Connector](https://web.archive.org/web/20220927033904/https://www.cpsbc.ca/cpsbc/current%5Farticle%5Fpdf/16502) - March 26, 2020: [Medical Assistance in Dying practice standard temporarily amended](https://web.archive.org/web/20220927024035/https://www.cpsbc.ca/news/medical-assistance-dying-practice-standard-temporarily-amended) - March 25, 2020: [Joint statement on unproven therapies for COVID-19](https://web.archive.org/web/20211029194206/https://www.cpsbc.ca/files/pdf/2020-03-25-Joint-Statement-on-Unproven-Therapies-for-COVID-19.pdf) - March 24, 2020: [Update from the registrar](https://web.archive.org/web/20211101212609/https://www.cpsbc.ca/files/pdf/2020-03-24-COVID-19-Update-from-the-Registrar.pdf) - March 23, 2020: [Update on cancellation of DAP and NHMSFAP assessments](https://web.archive.org/web/20220927023945/https://www.cpsbc.ca/news/update-cancellation-dap-and-nhmsfap-assessments) - March 23, 2020: [Important update from the PHO](https://web.archive.org/web/20220901064126/https://www.cpsbc.ca/files/pdf/2020-03-23-Important-Update-from-the-Provincial-Health-Officer.pdf) - [Bonnie Henry](https://www.whiteroseintelligence.com/Bonnie-Henry) orders all health care professionals to reduce service, while increasing telemedicine services. - March 18, 2020: [Cancellation of PPEP and POMDRA assessments](https://www.cpsbc.ca/news/cancellation-ppep-and-pomdra-assessments) - March 17, 2020: [Update on telemedicine](https://archive.ph/pRI3S) - Telemedicine, opioids, psychotropic medications - March 16, 2020: [Cancellation of DAP and NHMSFAP assessments](http://archive.today/2022.09.26-225107/https://www.cpsbc.ca/news/cancellation-dap-and-nhmsfap-assessments) ## External links - [Campfire Wiki (archived)](https://web.archive.org/web/20260216143903/https://www.campfire.wiki/doku.php?id=college%5Fof%5Fphysicians%5Fand%5Fsurgeons%5Fof%5Fbritish%5Fcolumbia) - [Website](https://www.cpsbc.ca/) --- 1. *Minutes of the Board of the College of Physicians and Surgeons of British Columbia.* (2019, May 17). College of Physicians and Surgeons of British Columia. [↩︎](#fnref1) 2. Lafrenière, C. (2020, April 2). *Proposed amendment to College of Physicians and Surgeons of B.C. bylaws for restricted registration for international medical graduates (IMGS).* SOCASMA. [↩︎](#fnref2) 3. *Re: Response to College of Physicians and Surgeons of BC and BC Ministry of Health Proposed Bylaw Amendments: Section 2-24 and Schedule A.* (2020, April). DocLounge. [↩︎](#fnref3) 4. Lindsay, B. (2022, October 1). *Doctor who gave anti-vaccine speech in front of effigies of officials being hanged faces discipline hearing.* CBC News. [↩︎](#fnref4) 5. *Citation re: Dr. Daniel Yoshio Nagase.* (2022, September 29). College of Physicians and Surgeons of BC. [↩︎](#fnref5) 6. *CPE Organizational Members.* Coalition for Physician Enhancement. Retrieved September 25, 2022, from [↩︎](#fnref6) 7. *The Members of FMRAC.* Federation of Medical Regulatory Authorities of Canada. Retrieved September 20, 2022, from [↩︎](#fnref7) 8. *Membership Listing.* International Association of Medical Regulatory Authorities. Retrieved September 25, 2022, from [↩︎](#fnref8) 9. *Senior management team.* College of Physicians and Surgeons of BC. Retrieved September 26, 2022, from [↩︎](#fnref9) 10. *COVID-19 updates*. College of Physicians and Surgeons of BC. Retrieved September 26, 2022, from [↩︎](#fnref10)