THIS IS LEADERSHIP

Chair of the Board’s report
AN ORGANIZATION OF INFLUENCE
The Board of Directors continues to be guided in its work by the Doctors of BC vision of fair economic
reward, a favourable social, economic, and political climate, and the highest standard of health care, all
with the ultimate goal of the maximal professional satisfaction of our members. We are now at the
end of our second year of our three-year Strategic Plan that focusses on engaging with members
and partners, providing excellent member services, and creating and maintaining a supportive
organization.
This past year has seen all Board meetings off site as our building undergoes significant
technological and infrastructure upgrades. All levels of our staff of over 200 have been
extraordinary in their dedication to our organization throughout the upheavals and relocations.
Our CEO Mr Allan Seckel has done an outstanding job of shepherding us through this process
and ensuring staff engagement. We could not manage off site without the guidance and
support of Ms Christine Donnelly, Manager of the Executive Office.
Thank you to the Board delegates who have also managed the transition to off site
meetings, and provided direction and support over this past year. This dedicated group
of physicians takes time away from busy practices and from their families to work on
behalf of all members of Doctors of BC. The strong working relationship between
Board delegates, an outstanding staff led by Mr Seckel, and an increasingly
engaged and expanding membership leads our efforts in developing and
maintaining our reputation as an organization of influence in the development
of health care policy and the provision of health care services in our province.
Highlights of the work of your Board of
Directors over the past year include:
• Review and approval of Joint Collaborative mandates.
• Review and revision of Physician Health Program
governance and funding.
• Analysis and response to Ministry of Health policy
discussion papers on the areas of primary and community
care, rural health services, and surgical services.
• Governance Committee development of the proposal
for governance reform, including engagement with our
members.
• Financial oversight of a three-year financial plan and
approval of annual budget.
• Expansion and improvements to member benefits,
including expanded coverage and/or program availability
for medical students, residents, and first-year-in-practice
physicians.
• Facilities engagement and development of Medical Staff
Associations.
Dr Mark Corbett
• Changes to the composition of the Doctors of BC caucus
to CMA.
Dr Mark Corbett
CHAIR OF THE BOARD