BC Radiological Society

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.

Access to timely medical imaging is essential for patient care, and addressing workforce shortages remains a key priority for the BCRS. We appreciate the opportunity to share frontline perspectives and look forward to welcoming MLA Day to the Medical Imaging Department at North Island Hospital to continue the conversation and highlight the realities facing rural imaging services.

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.

Advocacy efforts continue with a meeting on Friday with MLA Brennan Day, Official Opposition Critic for Rural Health, to discuss the growing challenges facing radiology in BC and the urgent need for meaningful investment.

We were honoured to welcome the Honourable Josie Osborne, BC Minister of Health, to the BCRS Spring General Meeting this weekend.

Thank you for your time, support, and meaningful conversations with radiologists from across the province as we continue working together to improve access to medical imaging and patient care in British Columbia.

We also extend our appreciation to Dr. Adam Thompson, President of Doctors of BC, for joining us as a keynote speaker.

A wonderful evening focused on collaboration, advocacy, and the future of Radiology in BC.