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A T-Rex-cellent experience for 27 medical and nursing students

Over the weekend of March 16-17, the community of Drumheller hosted a group of eager medical and nursing students from the University of Calgary for…

Over the weekend of March 16-17, the community of Drumheller hosted a group of eager medical and nursing students from the University of Calgary for an unforgettable Let’s Go Rural! event. Organized by the Rural Health Professions Action Plan (RhPAP)…

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  • ACCESS Trial: Improving health for Alberta seniors             – 30th June 2016

    ACCESS Trial: Improving health for Alberta seniors – 30th June 2016

    The Assessing outcomes of enhanced Chronic disease Care through patient Education and a value-baSed formulary Study (ACCESS) is a three year study being conducted...

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  • For South African physicians in Bonnyville, it was love at first site visit – The Alberta Rural Physician Action Plan

    For South African physicians in Bonnyville, it was love at first site visit – The Alberta Rural Physician Action Plan

    From the moment she arrived, Dr. Leigh-Ann Smith says she fell in love with Bonnyville. Smith, along with husband and fellow physician,...

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  • Congratulations 2015-16 RAN & RAS Grads! – The Alberta Rural Physician Action Plan

    Congratulations 2015-16 RAN & RAS Grads! – The Alberta Rural Physician Action Plan

    Congratulations to the 2015-16 Rural Alberta North graduating class: Red Deer: Dr. Lisa Boere Dr. Brittany Craigen Dr. Tara Dawn Dr. Matt...

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  • Dr. Akinseinde Osakuade – What’s not to love about Oyen?             – 22nd June 2016

    Dr. Akinseinde Osakuade – What’s not to love about Oyen? – 22nd June 2016

    As a young man, Dr. Akinseinde Osakuade knew he wanted to fix people. Coming from a family of engineers in his native...

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  • Have you submitted your RPAP Award Nomination yet? – The Alberta Rural Physician Action Plan

    Have you submitted your RPAP Award Nomination yet? – The Alberta Rural Physician Action Plan

    Has your rural Alberta community excelled at attracting and retaining rural physicians? Has a long-serving physician in your rural Alberta community provided...

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  • Get ready! The 2016 RPAP Community Conference is coming soon. – The Alberta Rural Physician Action Plan

    Get ready! The 2016 RPAP Community Conference is coming soon. – The Alberta Rural Physician Action Plan

    The 2016 A&R conference plans are moving forward! “Behind the Scenes: Rural Alberta Community Success in Physician Attraction and Retention” will be...

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  • Give your rural community a healthy dose of recognition             – 26th May 2016

    Give your rural community a healthy dose of recognition – 26th May 2016

    Created in 2007, the Alberta Rural Community Physician Attraction and Retention Award recognizes a rural Alberta community that has best developed innovative...

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  • Dr. Liesl Lewke-Bogle: Mother, wife, physician, hero. – The Alberta Rural Physician Action Plan

    Dr. Liesl Lewke-Bogle: Mother, wife, physician, hero. – The Alberta Rural Physician Action Plan

    Dr. Elisabeth Lewke-Bogle of Milk River describes herself as a mother, a wife, and a physician.  You can add “hero” to the...

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  • What does it take to be an RPAP Rural Physician of Distinction? – The Alberta Rural Physician Action Plan

    What does it take to be an RPAP Rural Physician of Distinction? – The Alberta Rural Physician Action Plan

    They are the  ‘unsung heroes’ of Alberta’s rural communities, providing outstanding medical services, and making huge contributions to the health and well-being...

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  • Give your local healthcare heroes a healthy dose of recognition             – 12th May 2016

    Give your local healthcare heroes a healthy dose of recognition – 12th May 2016

    Has your rural Alberta community excelled at attracting and retaining rural physicians? Has a long-serving physician in your rural Alberta community provided...

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  • Video: For Dr. Gavin Parker, RPAP and rural medicine go hand-in-hand              – 11th May 2016

    Video: For Dr. Gavin Parker, RPAP and rural medicine go hand-in-hand – 11th May 2016

    When promoting rural family medicine, never underestimate the importance of pizza. For Dr. Gavin Parker, several helpings of pepperoni and cheese played...

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  • Video: For Dr. Gavin Parker, RPAP and rural medicine go hand-in-hand – The Alberta Rural Physician Action Plan

    Video: For Dr. Gavin Parker, RPAP and rural medicine go hand-in-hand – The Alberta Rural Physician Action Plan

    When promoting rural family medicine, never underestimate the importance of pizza. For Dr. Gavin Parker, several helpings of pepperoni and cheese played...

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