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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…

Pincher Creek and area students to learn about careers in health

RhPAP Skills Event will introduce SW Alberta high school students to rural health careers An upcoming health–care careers exploration day is intended to open eyes, and...
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Weekly Rural Health News (March 29)

The latest in rural health news from across Alberta: March 22 – Alberta Health Services Albertans invited to learn how to live...
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Saluting RhPAP’s rural physician leaders: Dr. Rob Warren

Twelve years ago, Dr. Rob Warren found himself at a career crossroads. After five years of practising law, Dr. Warren, tired of the daily grind,...
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Saluting RhPAP’s rural physician leaders: Dr. Gavin Parker

Dr. Gavin Parker’s introduction to RhPAP came very early in his medical career. The Winnipeg native was studying medicine at the University...
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Apply now: Clinical Educator Continuing Medical Education and Professional Development

RhPAP, Alberta’s Rural Health Professions Action Plan is one of Canada’s more comprehensive NPO programs for the education, attraction and retention of...
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Saluting RhPAP’s rural physician leaders: Dr. John Gillett

20 years ago, Dr. John Gillett came to Grande Cache from South Africa, with a short stint in Regina on the way....
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Saluting RhPAP’s rural physician leaders: Dr. Bert Reitsma of Coleman

Founded as the Rural Physician Action Plan in 1991, the Rural Health Professions Action Plan (RhPAP) initially served as a support program...
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Presentations from RMA Spring 2019 Convention & Trade Show

From March 18-20, 2019, RhPAP attended the Rural Municipalities of Alberta’s (RMA) Spring 2019 Convention & Trade Show. On March 19, Executive...
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Meet The Artisan Who Designed And Crafted Our Rhapsody Awards

RhPAP’s Rhapsody Program celebrates rural health excellence in Alberta. So, we needed an award that excelled too. We also wanted it to...
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Weekly Rural Health News (March 22)

The latest in rural health news from across Alberta: March 19 – Brooks Bulletin Region to host high school medical skills day...
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Dr. Pieter DeWet recognized 20 years of service in the Smoky River area

On March 1, 2019 the Smoky River Physician Recruitment and Retention Committee celebrated Dr. Pieter DeWet for providing medical services in the Smoky...
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Deadline for 2019 Rhapsody Awards is March 31

RhPAP invites rural Albertans to submit an application for the 2019 RhPAP Rhapsody Awards. To be eligible for this year’s celebration, nominations...
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