University of Calgary Cumming School of Medicine Archives - Rural Health Professions Action Plan

A T-Rex-cellent experience for 27 medical and nursing students

Over the weekend of March 16-17, the community of Drumheller hosted a group of eager medical and nursing students from the University...
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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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Chaten Jessel was attracted to medicine by the opportunity to support people in their rural health journey

Chatel Jessel loves the strong sense of community in rural life. He grew up in Strathmore, east of Calgary. Now in first-year...
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Learn more about RhPAP's $5,000 Rural Healthcare Awards

The RhPAP Rural Medical School Award provides a one-time contribution of $5,000 to assist with the student’s tuition, accommodation, living, and/or professional development expenses. The Award is available to a maximum of four students per year, to be applied to the following year of their medical degree.

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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.

So, what stopped her from pursuing a career in ranching and instead entering medicine at the University of Calgary?

The seed was planted when she was 16 and started volunteering at the Milk River Health Centre.

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