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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…

Smoky River celebrates its rural health professionals – The Alberta Rural Physician Action Plan

Smoky River Regional Recruitment and Retention Committee celebrated their health care staff with a thank-you “coffee break” at each clinic and at...
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Video: RPAP provides hands-on rural health care lessons care for Sundre students – 28th June 2017

For 50 high school students in Sundre, 8 May 2017 could be a day to remember. For some, this day of sharing...
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RICC celebrates 10 years – The Alberta Rural Physician Action Plan

A program that has helped to grow interest in rural practice amongst Alberta medical students celebrated 10 years of success last week....
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Video: Manning's First Ever Skills Event Weekend – The Alberta Rural Physician Action Plan

The first ever RPAP Medical Skills training event in Manning, AB was an overwhelming success. Over post-secondary students from a variety of...
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2017-18 is a year of change for RPAP – The Alberta Rural Physician Action Plan

By Bernard C. Anderson The Rural Physician Action Plan (RPAP) has changed. For decades RPAP served both rural physicians and medical school...
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RPAP Rural Health Round-Up: Week of June 12, 2017 – The Alberta Rural Physician Action Plan

Every Friday, we provide a round-up of notes an acitivites that impact RPAP and health care in rural Alberta communities. This edition...
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Rural is different. That's why there's RPAP. – 14th June 2017

The following article appears in the Summer 2017 edition of Alberta Rural Helath Quarterly. To download your copy, click here. By...
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Rural is different. That's why there's Alberta Rural Health Quarterly. – 13th June 2017

We are excited to announce the launch of Alberta Rural Health Quarterly, a print newsletter to be published four times a year...
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RPAP Rural Health Notes: Week of May 29, 2017 – The Alberta Rural Physician Action Plan

Every Friday, we provide a round-up of notes an acitivites that impact RPAP and health care in rural Alberta communities. This week’s...
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Future rural physicians can now apply for the Dr. Lynne M. McKenzie Memorial Scholarship – 1st June 2017

RPAP is pleased to announce the launch of the Dr. Lynne M. McKenzie Memorial Scholarship, in memory of Dr. Lynne Maureen McKenzie,...
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A unique medical opportunity in Bassano – The Alberta Rural Physician Action Plan

On 4-5 March 2017, post-secondary students studying several health care disciplines received a unique opportunity to work on one special patient: the...
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RPAP Rural Health Notes: Week of May 22, 2017 – The Alberta Rural Physician Action Plan

Every Friday, we will provide a round-up of notes an acitivites that impact RPAP and health care in rural Alberta communities. This...
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