THIS YEAR IS UNLIKE ANY WE HAVE SEEN BEFORE. 

IT’S OKAY TO ASK FOR SUPPORT.

30% of physicians report high levels of burnout.*

THIS YEAR IS UNLIKE ANY WE HAVE SEEN BEFORE. 

IT’S OKAY TO ASK FOR SUPPORT.

30% of physicians report high levels of burnout.*

Doctors of BC

1-800-663-6729

Are you or is someone you know in immediate distress? Call 911 or visit the nearest hospital.

A 24/7 confidential support line linking physicians, residents, medical students and their families to BC’s Physician Health Program. Intake counsellors will help you identify your needs and offer to connect you with a program physician who can provide peer support and help with system navigation.

Learn more about the physician health services offered by Doctors of BC

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