That’s the Spirit: A doctor’s mission to transform rural health care
In the heart of Spirit River, a dedicated family physician is rewriting the story of rural health care. Dr. Deanna Funk, driven...
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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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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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Resident physician in Spirit River shares why she loves rural practice
For Dr. Melody Biette, doing a rural residency has already convinced her that she wants to practice medicine in rural Alberta. Dr....
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Doctor and young family choose to RESIDE in rural Alberta
Opening a practice as a new physician is an overwhelming endeavour in itself, but doing so with a young family in tow...
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Shared lessons: Preceptors, students learn from each other on the job
Thank you, rural preceptors! November 2 is designated as Rural Preceptor Recognition Day by RhPAP to acknowledge the commitment health-care preceptors give...
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November 2 is Rural Preceptor Recognition Day
RhPAP has chosen to mark November 2 as Preceptor Recognition Day. This is your chance to tell these unsung heroes to “keep...
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New physician to RESIDE in Cold Lake
Cold Lake will soon be home to a physician recruited through the Rural Education Supplement and Integrated Doctor Experience (RESIDE) Program. Dr....
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RESIDE program brings opportunities for up-and-coming rural family physicians
A new program will help resident physicians to start their medical practice while bringing additional support to rural Alberta communities in need....
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What is a resident physician?
The road to becoming a physician is a long one, and for many the last step is becoming a resident physician. “A...
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Media release: Rural communities will attract new doctors
Applications open Feb. 1 for a program providing benefits to bring new family physicians to rural Alberta. The Rural Education Supplement and...
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