Health care workers preparing a patient for transfer Welcome to the inaugural issue of BC Rural Update, an e-newsletter about BC rural health. Each issue will contain: links to rural CME/CPD events, including web and rurally-located events access to an online rural CME/CPD calendar information about JSC rural programs and … Continue reading
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
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
Submitted by the Joint Standing Committee on Rural Issues The Joint Standing Committee on Rural Issues (JSC) is pleased to announce the following improvements to the Rural Locum Programs effective April 01, 2018. Rural GP Locum Program (RGPLP): An increase to the daily rate sliding scale to $900 – $1,170 … Continue reading
Rural physicians thinking of attending the BC Rural Health Conference in Nanaimo on May 11-13 will save $50 off the full fee if they register by Friday, April 6! Other health professionals will also find the BC Rural Health Conference informative and useful in their day-to-day work as interprofessional team … Continue reading
Healthcare is an intensive and demanding profession, one that can potentially lead to burnout and compassion fatigue, especially in low-resource communities. While it’s important to look for systemic approaches to reduce and remove the factors that can lead to provider burnout, it’s also critical that physicians, nurses, allied health professionals … Continue reading
Support now available for rural physicians interested in rural research The Rural Physician Research Support Project is a new initiative which aims to empower rural physician researchers – or new aspiring researchers – to pursue innovative rural research and knowledge translation projects contributing to advancing rural health in BC. Through … Continue reading
UBC Continuing Professional Development (CPD) is inviting individuals affiliated with the UBC Faculty of Medicine (FOM) to submit nominations for two awards: Innovation in CPD/CME – recognizes outstanding innovation and/or creativity of original work in the area of CPD/CME program development and research Distinguished Service to CPD/CME – recognizes substantial … Continue reading
The Joint Standing Committee on Rural Issues (JSC) is pleased to announce funding for physicians who are providing – or considering to provide – locum services in rural BC communities to attend the Rural Locum Forum to be held in Nanaimo on May 11, 2018. The following financial support will … Continue reading
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
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