Since the RhPAP’s inception an integrated and comprehensive series of initiatives have been implemented using an “education pipeline” strategy.
- Starting in high school, and continuing on to undergraduate studies, RhPAP provides educational resources and school outreach programming to encourage students from rural Alberta to consider a career in rural medicine.
- Medical students considering rural practice as a Family Physician or other general specialist can access a variety of RhPAP initiatives, including funding and support to raise their awareness and to increase their exposure to rural medicine.
- To encourage medical students and residents to consider rural practice, RhPAP also provides a variety of initiatives, funding and support for resident physicians; raising awareness and increasing exposure to rural medicine; as well improving their preparedness as they move into careers as practising rural physicians.