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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…

David Kay: RPAP supports health care in Alberta, efficiency and effectively – The Alberta Rural Physician Action Plan

Earlier in December 2015, RPAP completed an external summative evaluation of its functioning by outside, independent researchers. This report, part of the...
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Dr. Heather Filek on the Rural Alberta South (RAS) experience – 15th January 2016

British Columbia native, Dr. Heather Filek, had always heard really good things about the Rural Alberta South rural family medicine program, based...
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Register now: 61st Annual ACFP Scientific Assembly – 13th January 2016

The Alberta College of Family Physicians invites you to register to attend the 61st ASA, March 4–6, 2016 in Banff, Alberta. Our...
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RPAP’s Landscape of Rural Health Dashboard: Interactive healthcare information at your fingertips – The Alberta Rural Physician Action Plan

What is the landscape of health care look like in your rural Alberta community? RPAP’s Research and Analysis team have crunched the numbers,...
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Register now: Chronic Pain Management Course for Family Physicians – The Alberta Rural Physician Action Plan

Chronic Pain Management for the Family Physician A MAINPRO-C Course DAY 1 Monday, February 8, 2016 – Richmond Road Diagnostic and Treatment Centre,...
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Video: RPAP accommodation support opens doors for rural residents – The Alberta Rural Physician Action Plan

A rural resident physician faces many challenges during the extent of their residency. Having to worry about a place to stay shouldn’t...
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RhPAP News Plus : 2014-15 Key Performance Indicators Report: Section Two – The Alberta Rural Physician Action Plan

Today we are pleased to release the second and final section of the 2014-2015 Key Performance Indicators (KPI). This section presents information associated...
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Happy Holidays from RPAP! – 24th December 2015

Please note, our office will be closed the following days during the holiday season: Dec. 24 & 25 – All-day (Merry Christmas!) Dec.31...
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RhPAP News Plus : 2015: Year In Review (September – December) – The Alberta Rural Physician Action Plan

September Highlights The Bonnyville Physician Recruitment and Retention Committee, representing both the Town and Municipal District of Bonnyville, has been selected as...
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RhPAP News Plus : 2015: Year In Review (May – August) – The Alberta Rural Physician Action Plan

May Highlights Sharing and communicating online has become the way of the world. Following the launch of a physician recruitment website in...
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2015 – RPAP Year In Review – The Alberta Rural Physician Action Plan

January Highlights On 24 January 2015, six medical students from the Universities of Alberta and Calgary were presented with the John N. Hnatuik...
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RhPAP News Plus : Video: Drayton Valley’s Dr. Peyton Explains the Secret to Retaining Doctors in Rural Communities – The Alberta Rural Physician Action Plan

Dr. Michael Peyton tells how he and his wife came to be in Drayton Valley, Alberta and why it is so important...
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