College of Physicians and Surgeons of British Columbia
Jim Pesklevits, CMA (IMA), has a diverse work experience spanning over several years. Jim served as the Director of Finance and Corporate Services at the College of Physicians and Surgeons of British Columbia starting in 2005. Prior to that, they held the position of Treasurer at Skinvisible Pharmaceuticals, Inc. from 1999 to 2003. Further back, they worked as a Royalty Manager at Word Entertainment, a Warner/Curb Company, from 1994 to 1999.
Jim Pesklevits, CMA(IMA), earned a Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA) degree in Accounting from Middle Tennessee State University (MTSU). Jim also holds several additional certifications, including the COSO Enterprise Risk Management Certificate and the COSO Internal Control Certificate Program from the IMA | Institute of Management Accountants. In 2017, Jim obtained a Certificate in Professional Project Management from the UBC Sauder School of Business. Furthermore, they obtained the Certified Management Accountant (CMA) designation in August 2010 from both the Certified Management Accountant: CMA® and the IMA | Institute of Management Accountants.
College of Physicians and Surgeons of British Columbia
The College of Physicians and Surgeons of British Columbia regulates the practice of medicine under the authority of provincial law. All physicians who practise medicine in the province must be registrants of the College. The College’s overriding interest is the protection and safety of patients, and the quality of care they receive from their physicians. Regulation of the medical profession is based on the foundation that the College must act first and foremost in the interest of the public. The primary function of the College is to ensure that physicians are qualified, competent and following clearly defined standards of practice. The College administers processes for responding to complaints from patients and for taking action if a physician is practising in a manner that is incompetent, unethical or illegal. The College also administers a number of quality assurance initiatives to ensure physicians remain competent to practise medicine throughout their professional lives. The College is governed by the Health Professions Act, and the Regulations and Bylaws made under the Act. A board comprised of 10 peer-elected physicians and five public representatives appointed by the Ministry of Health are responsible for the governance of the College. The daily operations of the College are administered by the registrar (CEO) and other medical and professional staff. Read our social media policy here: https://www.cpsbc.ca/files/pdf/CP-Social-Media.pdf