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New RhPAP director leaves competitive pool for career in medicine

A competitive swimmer who had his sights set on the Olympics before his dreams were altered due to a rare disease is the newest director…

A competitive swimmer who had his sights set on the Olympics before his dreams were altered due to a rare disease is the newest director on RhPAP’s board. Alexandre Grant becomes the first medical student to join RhPAP’s 10-member board…

MCAP Online Plus is seeking Preceptors in Rural Alberta locations – The Alberta Rural Physician Action Plan

MCAP Online Plus is seeking Preceptors in Rural Alberta locations to help expose IMGs to Rural Medicine, and to provide them with the tools...
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Bruderheim working to bring essential medical services to residents

For the last two years, the Bruderheim Town Council has been tireless in its efforts to better the lives of local residents....
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RhPAP discusses new role, broader mandate at Lethbridge AAMDC meeting – The Alberta Rural Physician Action Plan

By Eric Granson Fourteen municipalities and districts, represented by senior administrative personnel and elected officials, met in Lethbridge on September 15, 2017...
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RhPAP Call for Proposals Opportunity to Host – 2018 Rural Alberta Health Professions Attraction and Retention Conference – The Alberta Rural Physician Action Plan

Since 2008, the Alberta Rural Physician Action Plan (RPAP) has hosted an annual Rural Alberta Community Physician Attraction and Retention conference. These...
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A renewed plan for rural Alberta – The Alberta Rural Physician Action Plan

It wasn’t long ago that many rural and remote Alberta communities were facing a health care crisis. In the early ‘90s, the...
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RPAP Rural Health Round-Up: Week of August 28, 2017 – The Alberta Rural Physician Action Plan

It’s been a busy summer at RPAP! Our staff of consultants and communications professionals have been on the road all summer, talking...
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Register now for the Pain Society of Alberta annual conference – The Alberta Rural Physician Action Plan

With a breath-taking backdrop in Jasper National Park, this one and half day conference, with preconference workshops, will benefit physicians and allied healthcare professionals with up to date...
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RPAP Rural Health Round-Up: Week of July 10, 2017 – 14th July 2017

On Fridays, we showcase the people and places we encounter each week in our quest to support quality health care provision in...
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New Multidisciplinary Medical Clinic Opens in Drumheller – The Alberta Rural Physician Action Plan

Riverside Medical Clinic in Drumheller, which celebrated its official Grand Opening on June 30, is the dream child of Drs. Veronique and Rithesh Ram. ...
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RPAP Rural Health Round-Up: Week of July 3, 2017 – The Alberta Rural Physician Action Plan

On Fridays, we review the people and places we encounter each week in our quest to support quality health care provision in...
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Resident physician's stay in Canmore a memorable experience – 5th July 2017

Did you know RPAP coordinates accommodations for the province’s two rural family medicine residency programs? Our program support coordinator for southern Alberta,...
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Video: The lure of ranching brought Dr. Tyler May home to Manning – The Alberta Rural Physician Action Plan

For many years, the community of Manning struggled to keep physicians. “Recruitment was ongoing for quite a few years. There was even...
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