Locum doctor discovers rural gem a great place to RESIDE full-time
Finding your true calling is often a winding journey. For Dr. Olga Efimova, that path detoured through an economics graduate degree before...
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2023 RhPAP Rhapsody Award Recipients Announcement
The Rural Health Professions Action Plan is proud to announce the 2023 RhPAP Rhapsody Award recipients. The Rhapsody Awards celebrate individuals and...
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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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2022 Rhapsody Physician Award recipient a pillar of the Peace River medical community
The Rhapsody Physician Award recognizes the contributions of rural physicians, especially those unsung heroes, who provide Alberta rural communities with outstanding patient...
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First-year medical student plans to pursue her passions for rural medicine and women’s health
Congratulations to Jaslyn Rasmuson, who has been named a recipient of a 2022 RhPAP Rural Medical School Award. Jaslyn grew up in...
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Shortage of physicians in Tofield led to creation of local, award-winning attraction and retention committee
“In the midst of every crisis, lies great opportunity.” ― Albert Einstein Five years ago, the Town of Tofield had a medical crisis....
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Indigenous communities around McLennan appreciate doctor’s approach
Physician has passion for working with underserved communities Growing up in rural Africa, Dr. Shaun Butcher developed a passion for serving remote...
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Mom’s medical trips abroad encourage daughter to study medicine
As a nod to Mother’s Day celebrations this weekend, RhPAP is sending an early shout-out to all the wonderful health-care professionals across...
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Taber doctor’s specialty turned out to be rural medicine
Doctors have become heroes in the COVID-19 pandemic and now it’s time to pay tribute during National Physicians’ Day on May 1....
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Rural health professionals invited to shape their future education options
For Dr. Jane Fowke and her husband, Dr. Ian Macdonald, virtual continuing professional development is nothing new. The couple have been attending...
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Students share tips on various ways to get to medical school
Don’t rule out becoming a physician just because you started your undergraduate degree in a subject like agriculture, nursing, or physiotherapy. That’s...
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One-stop shop for healthcare in Slave Lake
After wildfires ravaged Slave Lake almost a decade ago, half of the community’s physicians moved on. As the community rebuilt, a unique...
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