Is the Physician Health Program of BC an office of the College of Physicians and Surgeons of British Columbia?

No.  The College of Physicians and Surgeons of BC (CPSBC) is the governing body for all BC doctors.  It is responsible for such issues as maintenance for professional conduct and standards, registration, licensing etc.

The role of the Physician Health Program of British Columbia (PHPBC) is to provide advocacy and support for physicians, including those in training and their families who are experiencing problems related to personal and family emotional health issues, the inappropriate use of alcohol and/or drugs or coping with physical illness.

While the PHPBC and the CPSBC have different mandates, different staff, differenet office location etc, they agree that the best health care is provided by healthy physicians.

The PHPBC is grateful to receive funding towards the cost of the program from the College of Physicians and Surgeons of British Columbia, but operates independantly of the CPSBC.