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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…

Video: RPAP Grants spark innovation in rural physician attraction – The Alberta Rural Physician Action Plan

Sharing and communicating online has become the way of the world. Following the launch of a physician recruitment website in 2014, the...
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The landscape of rural healthcare: Red Deer – 22nd May 2015

RPAP’s Research and Analysis team have compiled healthcare data in the following categories, and have grouped it according to the province’s federal electoral districts as...
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Download the Podcast: Online Clinical Pathway for Adult Chronic Kidney Disease in Primary Care – The Alberta Rural Physician Action Plan

In Alberta 95% of patients with Chronic Kidney Disease are looked after by primary care providers. National and international guidelines are available...
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RPAP brings medical skills and students to Siksika Nation – 20th May 2015

On 14 March 2015, Students from the University of Calgary’s RPAP-supported Rural Medical Interest Group , Physiotherapy and Social Work programs, nursing...
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The landscape of rural healthcare: Peace River – The Alberta Rural Physician Action Plan

RPAP’s Research and Analysis team have compiled healthcare data in the following categories, and have grouped it according to the province’s federal electoral districts as...
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DEADLINE EXTENDED! Nominate the healthcare heroes in your community for a 2015 RPAP Award – 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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Canadian physician recruiters recognized for leadership and achievement – The Alberta Rural Physician Action Plan

The Canadian Association of Staff Physician Recruiters (CASPR) held its Annual Awards ceremony during their 11th Annual Conference. “The winners are an...
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Rural Health Week celebrates the contributions of rural healthcare workers – 11th May 2015

11-18 May 2015 is Alberta Rural Health Week: An opportunity to focus attention and raise awareness about both the challenges and success...
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RPAP, UofC welcome Dr. Peter Koegler – The Alberta Rural Physician Action Plan

We are pleased to announce the appointment of Dr. Peter Koegler as the new Co-Director for Rural Alberta South (RAS) Lethbridge. Effective...
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The landscape of rural healthcare: Medicine Hat – 8th May 2015

RPAP’s Research and Analysis team have compiled healthcare data on the province’s federal electoral districts as of the 2012 federal election, prior...
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2015 RPAP Conference: "It's the little things" by Dr. Jen Parker – The Alberta Rural Physician Action Plan

Dr. Jen Parker of High Level talks to delegates at the 2015 RPAP Rural Community Conference about the little things that make...
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Sundre CARE – The Alberta Rural Physician Action Plan

Sundre physicians, nurses and EMS staff took CARE recently, learning how to work together more effectively as a team. On 21-22 March...
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