Paramedic plans to engage with his community as a dedicated physician
Congratulations to Craig Bertagnolli on receiving a 2022 RhPAP Rural Medical School Award! Craig grew up on a farm outside Rocky Mountain...
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First-year medical student plans to pursue her passions for rural medicine and women’s health
Congratulations to Jaslyn Rasmuson, who has been named a recipient of a 2022 RhPAP Rural Medical School Award. Jaslyn grew up in...
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Medical student plans to meet rural patients “where they are at”
Congratulations to Breanne Gordulic, recipient of a 2022 RhPAP Rural Medical School Award. Breanne’s interest in rural medicine began when she moved...
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First-year medical student plans to return to his rural roots
Congratulations to Jarom Stevenson of Rosemary, Alberta, one of the recipients of the 2022 RhPAP Rural Medical School Award. These awards provide a one-time...
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Physicians enjoy a better balance between work and family life in rural Alberta
For some, the idea of being a physician and parent may seem daunting. However, those already raising young families say it’s not...
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Shortage of physicians in Tofield led to creation of local, award-winning attraction and retention committee
“In the midst of every crisis, lies great opportunity.” ― Albert Einstein Five years ago, the Town of Tofield had a medical crisis....
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Learning from adversity allows rural communities to better meet local health needs
Two rural communities are proving, like a phoenix, they can rise above crises and make positive changes to health care. Both Slave...
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Passion for volunteering becomes stress release for rural RN
For 43 years, registered nurse, Irene Crosland, worked in the fast-paced environment of labour and delivery, the emergency department, and acute care,...
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Physician Award recipient didn’t plan to practise for long in rural Alberta, but something changed…
In 1992, Dr. Kent Bernes came to Barrhead to get a few years of experience as a family physician and then move...
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Remote instruction for rural ultrasound courses introduced for the first time in RhPAP-supported event in Camrose.
Technology is dramatically changing the way rural physicians learn how to perform ultrasounds. Up until now, each bed station that is part...
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Practicum students receive warm welcome from rural communities
Cheering on Junior A hockey, practising self-care, and stepping up to volunteer may not be activities you would expect a university student...
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Rural health providers get ‘REAL’ lifelong learning support
Finding the time and money to enrol in optional professional development courses can be challenging for rural nurses and other health professionals....
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