Today, BCRS President Dr. Wan Wan Yap, Dr. Roshni Patel, and BCRS CEO Amy Smith met with MLA Brennan Day to discuss the critical radiologist recruitment and retention challenges facing British Columbia, with a particular focus on the impact in rural communities.
Today, BCRS Economics Chair, Dr. Vamshi Kotha presented the BCRS after-hours care funding priority to the Select Standing Committee on Finance and Government Services as part of the Provincial Budget 2027 Consultation in Victoria.
Great imaging starts with great teamwork.
Wishing everyone attending #CAMRT2026 a successful conference. Thank you to MRTs and radiologists across Canada for the collaboration that supports exceptional patient care every day.
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Honouring Dr. Rick Smith, recipient of the 2026 BCRS Gold Medal Award. His decades of leadership, advocacy, mentorship, and dedication to radiology have helped shape the profession across British Columbia. A truly well-deserved recognition. Congratulations, Dr. Smith!
Our keynote speaker, Minister Josie Osborne, is taking the stage at #BCRS2026.
Together, we are exploring the power of partnership, collaboration, and shared conversations to strengthen health care and shape the future of radiology in BC. We’re better together.
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Dr. Alison Harris is providing an update from the Canadian Association of Radiologists, sharing key developments, initiatives, and insights relevant to radiologists across Canada.
Keeping members informed, connected & engaged with the conversations shaping the future of radiology
Dr. Gerald Legiehn will present Professional Practice Updates covering peer learning, reporting pathways, Section 51 developments, and Royal College Maintenance of Certification updates.
Practical insights to keep radiologists informed and practice-ready.
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Hands-on learning in action at our Quantitative Liver Workshop.
Participants gained practical experience with Shear Wave Elastography (SWE), rotating through multiple ultrasound platforms while refining technique and building confidence through real-world application.
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Dr. Christopher Fung at is #BCRS2026 as he shares practical insights in quantitative liver imaging, intriguing cases, clinical pearls, and valuable tips and tricks from real-world practice.
Practical learning and takeaways you can bring back to your practice.
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We’re excited to welcome Dr. Juan Gonzalez-Abraldes to the BCRS Spring General Meeting for our Section 3 CME session focused on Quantitative Liver Imaging, including Shear Wave Elastography (SWE) and fat quantification in MASLD assessment.
We are proud to celebrate Dr. Maura Brown on her nomination for the prestigious YWCA Women of Distinction Awards. A well deserved recognition of her leadership and commitment to advancing environmental sustainability in medical imaging. Congratulations, Dr. Brown!
Today we met with the @BCConservCaucus to discuss investment and retention strategies for BC’s radiology workforce, alongside the critical role medical imaging plays in timely patient care, improved outcomes, and real healthcare system savings.
We welcomed the BC NDP Caucus for lunch today. Radiologists from across the province shared their perspectives on the challenges and current reality facing the profession, and the impact for patients. We appreciated the opportunity to share our insights with MLAs.
We met with MLA Sunita Dhir to discuss the urgent radiologist workforce shortage in BC and the barriers internationally trained specialists face entering practice. We explored solutions to improve licensing pathways and strengthen timely access to medical imaging care across BC.
The British Columbia Radiological Society is in Victoria today meeting with MLAs to discuss the challenges facing radiologists and patients across BC, and the solutions needed to protect timely access to high quality medical imaging care. Follow along for updates #bcrs
Dr. Vamshi Kotha presented to the BC Ministry of Health on the value of Interventional Radiology and the growing gaps putting patient care at risk.
Interventional Radiology is essential, minimally invasive care that saves lives, reduces hospital stays and improves outcomes.