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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…

Community’s top-notch welcome persuades medical student to pursue rural

Dr. Topher Mostert fondly remembers the warm welcome he received from the community of Cold Lake during an RhPAP-sponsored event five years...
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May 29 to June 2, 2023 is Alberta Rural Health Week

Your opportunity to provide rural Alberta’s health-care heroes with a healthy dose of recognition is right around the corner! Alberta Rural Health...
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Chaten Jessel was attracted to medicine by the opportunity to support people in their rural health journey

Chatel Jessel loves the strong sense of community in rural life. He grew up in Strathmore, east of Calgary. Now in first-year...
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Cowgirl from Warner trades her cattle prod for a stethoscope

Katrina Taylor loves ranching. She grew up on a ranch near Warner, Alta, where her parents raised Black Angus cattle. One year,...
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Med student and cattle owner, Danika Bouvier loved growing up in rural Alberta

Danika Bouvier grew up on a ranch not far from Donnelly, Alberta, about 425 kilometres northwest of Edmonton, where her parents run...
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Early exposure can influence medical learners to practise rural

Dr. Mark Prins knows growing up on a Lacombe-area farm had a major impact on where he is today. Growing up rural...
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Student-led clinic delivers dental care to rural Métis residents

Taking care of our mouth, teeth, and gums is an important part of overall health. This is the message from the Canadian...
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Hinton med student finds the community connections in rural medicine appealing

Jesse Lineham loved the abundance of outdoor opportunities growing up in Hinton. This summer, she plans to run the Canadian Death Race...
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Growing the next generation of health professionals in Swan Hills.

High school students to receive a hands-on health-care experience in Swan Hills on April 6 Health professionals from the town of Swan...
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RhPAP welcomes newest team member Sharon Long

RhPAP is pleased to welcome our newest staff member, Sharon Long, to the Accommodations team. As the new Rural North Coordinator for...
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Growing the next generation of health professionals in the Athabasca/Boyle area

Health professionals from the Town of Athabasca, Athabasca County, Village of Boyle, and the MD of Opportunity region will teach high school...
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Rolling out the welcome mat for medical learners in Brooks

Knowing your accommodation is all set up before arriving for a medical rotation in an unfamiliar community is comforting. And having someone...
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