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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…

Give a healthcare hero in your community a healthy dose of recognition – The Alberta Rural Physician Action Plan

For years, they’ve kept you and your community strong. They’re a healer. A role model. They’re dedicated to maintaining great healthcare close...
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The landscape of rural healthcare: Crowfoot – The Alberta Rural Physician Action Plan

RPAP’s Research and Analysis team have compiled healthcare data on the province’s federal electoral districts as of the 2012 federal election,...
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Nominate a healthcare hero in your community for a 2015 RPAP Award! – The Alberta Rural Physician Action Plan

The RPAP Awards provide a healthy dose of recognition to rural Alberta physicians and communities who exhibit excellence in the delivery of...
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2015 RPAP Conference: Presentations now available – The Alberta Rural Physician Action Plan

Another RPAP Rural Alberta Community Physician Attraction and Retention Conference has come and gone. However, the legacy of learning lives on! Case...
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Today is National Doctor's Day – The Alberta Rural Physician Action Plan

Like many other professionals, rural physicians are powerful assets in their local communities. Not only do their health care skills and practices...
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The landscape of rural healthcare: By the regions – The Alberta Rural Physician Action Plan

Starting this week, and continuing on a weekly basis until July, we will be profiling the landscape of rural healthcare in Alberta,...
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Video: Collaboration, retention focus brought attraction, retention success to Vegreville – 23rd March 2015

By 2004, a family doctor was hard to come by in Vegreville. The community was down to three physicians, a drastic decrease...
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RPAP By the Numbers: Alberta Rural Family Medicine Network – 20th March 2015

The Alberta Rural Family Medicine Network (ARFMN) offers a two-year rural-based Family Medicine residency training program that focuses mainly on rural and...
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Vegreville honoured with provincial physician attraction and retention award – The Alberta Rural Physician Action Plan

An Alberta community that learned the importance of maintaining a connection with physicians and their families has been recognized for their efforts....
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High Level region to welcome future healthcare professionals – The Alberta Rural Physician Action Plan

Fifty students from several healthcare disciplines will have a unique opportunity this weekend to discover the advantages of living and working in...
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How does an international physician end up in Alberta? – 16th March 2015

As we prepare for the 7th Annual RPAP Community Attraction & Retention Conference, here is a look back at Dr. Wilhene Zwanepoel’s...
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RhPAP News Plus : RPAP By the Numbers: Physician Attraction and Retention – The Alberta Rural Physician Action Plan

RPAP uses several means to support community physician attraction and retention efforts: RPAP’s Community Recruitment Consultants (CRCs) are involved In supporting the...
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