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UBC rural-focused CCFP-EM R3 pilot based in Nanaimo launching August 2018

The UBC CCFP-EM St Paul’s based program is offering a one time, one (1) year re-entry opportunity, in a Nanaimo-based pilot experience from Aug 1, 2018 – Aug 1, 2019. Core rotations will mirror those offered at St. Paul’s, but with an increased rural/ dual practice exposure. Academic sessions will … Continue reading →

Posted on April 18, 2018 by Web Master

JSC and RCCbc launch Rural Site Visits Project

By Sarah Kesler, Outreach and Engagement Coordinator, RCCbc Have you heard? RCCbc is coming to a community near you! The Joint Standing Committee on Rural Issues (JSC) has tasked the Rural Coordination Center of BC (RCCbc) with visiting every community that is a beneficiary of the Rural Subsidiary Agreement (RSA) … Continue reading →

Posted on March 28, 2018 by Web Master

Nominations for 2018 BC Rural Health Awards close Mar 15

If you haven’t yet submitted your nomination to honour an exceptional rural physician/healthcare team in your community, you’d better hurry! Nominations for the 2018 BC Rural Health Awards will close in two weeks on March 15, 2018! There are three categories for consideration: Rural BC Community Award The Rural BC … Continue reading →

Posted on February 24, 2018 by Web Master

Registration now open for BC Rural Health Conference, 2018 Rural Locum Forum

Looking for rural CME/CPD that engages you, supports your practice, and offers opportunities to connect with rural healthcare providers from across the province? Join us in Nanaimo from May 11-13 for the BC Rural Health Conference (RHC). This event provides accredited, rurally-relevant educational sessions, hands-on workshops, and small group learning … Continue reading →

Posted on February 23, 2018 by Web Master

Funding for Rural Physicians to attend the 26th Annual Rural and Remote Medicine Course

Submitted by the JSC For the fourth year in a row, the Joint Standing Committee on Rural Issues (JSC) has approved funding of $1,000 for any BC rural doctor interested in attending the Society of Rural Physicians of Canada’s 26th Annual Rural and Remote Medicine Course on April 12 to … Continue reading →

Posted on February 23, 2018 by Web Master

NEEP is accepting applications for Fall 2018 cohort

The Nanaimo Emergency Education Program (NEEP) is accepting applications for the Sept – December 2018 until March 21, 2018. Family physicians working in smaller and/or rural communities are invited to submit their names for consideration for one of the three available NEEP remunerated fellowships. The innovative NEEP program offers evaluation, mentorship, … Continue reading →

Posted on February 23, 2018 by Web Master

Support for rural research projects now available for northern BC physicians

Rural physicians living and working in Northern BC have a new resource to support the progress of their rural research. Dr. Dave Snadden, Rural Doctors’ UBC Chair in Rural Health, and Janna Olynick, Research Associate, are now accepting requests from northern BC physicians who hope to or are currently conducting … Continue reading →

Posted on February 23, 2018 by Web Master

Registration for BC Rural Health Conference opens in February!

Registration brochures for the 2018 BC Rural Health Conference – taking place May 11-13 in Nanaimo, BC – will be available online in February. Sign up for our email notification service now and the brochure will be sent directly to your inbox when it becomes available. The BC Rural Health … Continue reading →

Posted on January 24, 2018 by Web Master

Additional funds for Medical Assistance in Dying (MAiD) services in rural areas

Submitted by the Joint Standing Committee on Rural Issues The Joint Standing Committee on Rural Issues (JSC) have recently implemented The Medical Assistance in Dying Travel and Training Assistance Program (MAiDTTAP). The JSC established the program to recognize and support those physicians who seek to offer MAiD professional skills and … Continue reading →

Posted on January 24, 2018 by Web Master

Rural Doctors’ Chair in Rural Health recruits three Rural Scholars

Submitted by Dr. Dave Snadden, Rural Doctors’ UBC Chair in Rural Health While there are many research questions in rural practice, and a lot of interest from rural practitioners in pursuing rurally relevant research, the pressures of clinical care result in little time spent thinking about and developing research ideas. … Continue reading →

Posted on November 28, 2017 by Web Master
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