Events

Join this information session on April 18th to learn about Wellspring Alberta’s free cancer support resources for adults diagnosed with cancer, and their caregivers and family.

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Wellspring Alberta is a not for profit cancer support organization dedicated to ensuring that no one has to face cancer alone. Wellspring Alberta provides free professionally-led programs and services for anyone living with cancer, including caregivers and family members. Programs are available online, in-person, or over the phone and are available without referral to all Alberta residents. Wellspring Alberta is committed to building stronger cancer support communities in regional and remote areas outside the cities of Calgary and Edmonton.

This interactive session will introduce Wellspring’s programs and services and include a meaningful conversation about cancer support in regional and rural communities.

Rebecca Perkins serves as the Outreach Manager for Wellspring Alberta, bringing with her over a decade of experience in cancer care. With service availability varying across the province, Rebecca collaborates with communities throughout Alberta to establish sustainable cancer support programs, bridging the gap in accessibility.

The Rural Health Professions Action Plan (RhPAP) is pleased to host a virtual information session regarding the Bursary for Internationally Educated Nurses (BIEN) Program!

Administered by RhPAP, BIEN provides funding to internationally educated nurses (IENs) as they complete bridging training required to practise as a licensed practical nurse (LPN) or a registered nurse (RN), in exchange for a period of time spent working in rural Alberta following graduation. Students currently enrolled in an approved IEN bridging program at Mount Royal University, Bow Valley College, NorQuest College, or MacEwan University can apply to receive up to $30,000 to support their studies.

Join us on Tuesday, April 30 at 11:00 am for a virtual information session on BIEN, including program details, eligibility criteria, and the application process. To attend this virtual information session, please register on our Eventbrite page.

We look forward to seeing you there!

Join this information session on April 30th to learn more about opportunities for physician sponsorship/recruitment through the CPSA.

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From 2015 through February 2024, Alberta Health Services (AHS) was the sole sponsor for internationally trained physicians going through CPSA’s assessment process.

While AHS-sponsored positions will continue to serve communities with the greatest need, CPSA now welcomes individuals, organizations, corporations, and others with interest to apply to be a sponsor for a family medicine physician position in their desired community.

Staff members from CPSA’s Registration Assessment team will provide information as to what opportunities may now exist for the sponsorship/recruitment of family physicians to Alberta.

Presenter:

Jill Hastings, MSC., CHE, she/her

Program Manager, Registration Assessments

College of Physicians and Surgeons of Alberta, CPSA

20 years of experience supporting and advising on the strategic objectives of various health related organizations.