Submitted by Doctors of BC BC doctors are a diverse group comprised of different genders, nationalities, religious affiliations, sexual orientations, ages, practice locations and more. Doctors of BC is embarking upon an extensive member consultation to learn how best to encourage greater diversity and inclusion of physicians within its governing … Continue reading
The Rural Coordination Centre of BC (RCCbc) and the Rural Education Action Plan (REAP) are accepting applications for funds to support rural physician research, global health partnership initiatives, and rural leadership development. Details for each initiative are listed below – please read through the material carefully and submit ALL completed … 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
The Rural Coordination Centre of BC (RCCbc), the Joint Standing Committee on Rural Issues (JSC) and the Rural Education Action Plan (REAP) have launched new funding initiatives to support the development of rural researchers and rural leaders, respectively, in British Columbia. The Rural Physician Research Support Project (RPRSP) – by … Continue reading
On May 26, 2016, the Rural Coordination Centre of BC (RCCbc) hosted a symposium, inviting stakeholders from across the province to discuss facilitation and support of rural healthcare innovation. By sharing existing solutions and bringing together stakeholders who rarely/never have the opportunity to collaborate, RCCbc hopes to create a network … Continue reading
A UBC resident assists with the suturing of a patient’s hand in Port McNeill, BC What can RCCbc do to improve and increase supports for rural physicians? This simple question will kick off the Mentorship and Health Policy Development stream at the Rural Emergency Continuum of Care (RECC) conference in … Continue reading