Maternity Care for BC (MC4BC) is helping to bring maternity care back into family practices. The program supports GPs who have dropped their obstetrical privileges to refresh and regain obstetrical skills and also supports additional training for graduating FP residents who want to incorporate obstetrics into their practice.

MC4BC funding covers income loss during training, a preceptor stipend, liability insurance, Neonatal Resuscitation Program training, and more.

Each qualifying physician is eligible for maximum funding of up to $47 729 which may include the following:

• training stipend to a maximum of $32 625
• preceptor stipend to a maximum of $4000
• travel allowance up to $9500.

To be eligible, a physician must:

• be registered and licensed by the College of Physicians and Surgeons of BC
• have obtained obstetrical privileges for the hospital where they train
• intend to practice in BC after training.

The program runs until March 2012 or until all funding has been allocated.

• Policy and Guidelines
• Application Form
• Sessional Form
• Return of Service Agreement (ROS)
• FAQs 

For information of practicing obstetrics in your family or general practice, contact:

MC4BC program administrator

Greg Dines
gdines@bcma.bc.ca

For program application forms, contact: Joanna Wills

BC Medical Association
Suite115 - 1665 West Broadway
Vancouver, BC V6J 5A4
Phone: 604 638-2903
Fax: 604 638-2920
E-mail: jwills@bcma.bc.ca

Website: www.gpscbc.ca