In June, Doctors of BC engaged members on the topic of gender equity in BC medicine using our Bang the Table engagement platform. A new What We Heard Report outlines member feedback, and next steps.

• •  How will members hear about it?
    • Sept 15 In Circulation included a link to a news article and the report, followed by social media updates, and further newsletter pieces.
  •  Gender Equity in BC Medicine: Member feedback
    • 53% of respondents are specialists, 42% are family physicians and the remaining 5% selected neither option.
    • 143 surveys were completed, include 503 comments to open-ended questions, and 123 contributions were shared to our ideas board.
  •  Key themes included:
    • Gender bias
    • Referral bias
    • Gender income disparities Need for more research on this issue
    • Challenges to work-life integration for female physicians
    • Lack of female representation at leadership level, and more.
    • Members also offered potential solutions. This information will assist the Council on Health Economics and Policy (CHEP) in policy development.
  •  Spread the word
    • Please share with any physicians who may be interested in the area.
  •  Contact: If you have any questions about the engagement, please email policyandplanning@doctorsofbc.ca.