Rural Accommodations

RhPAP Rural Housing Coordinators arrange furnished and conveniently located accommodations in rural teaching communities.

RhPAP’s accommodations are utilized by University of Alberta and University of Calgary medical students and resident physicians as well as UofA nursing students. RhPAP works hard to ensure that all of the accommodations are clean and well maintained. We ask that medical professionals on rotation support these efforts.

At the end of a stay, occupants are expected to clean the accommodation thoroughly. If the accommodation is left dirty, the cost of cleaning may be billed. All occupants are expected to respect the property of the landlords; adhere to whatever rules and regulations they may have set out for persons living in these accommodations; and not disrupt the reasonable enjoyment of other tenants and their families. Please treat the accommodation with professional courtesy for your colleagues use.

Most accommodations are equipped with:

Housewares incl. toaster, coffee maker, kettle, blender, etc.
Basic cooking supplies incl. dishes, cutlery, pots & pans
Fridge and stove
Laundry facilities or location nearby
Furnishings incl. sofa, bed, dressers, dining set, TV, desk, etc.

The resident or student is responsible for the following items:

Personal articles
Linens, bedding, and towels
Food as well as toilet tissue, laundry detergent, soap (please remember to take with you when you leave)
Residents or students should bring their own electronics for messages, alarms and phone services/messages, etc.
Recreational equipment e.g., bikes, skis

The resident or student is also expected to show professional courtesy towards fellow colleagues by ensuring the cleanliness of their accommodations fur the duration of their stay and upon departure:

Remove food/spices, dried goods from the cupboards along with food items/condiments from the fridge
Wash dishes and place them back in the cupboards, clean
Wipe down counter surfaces and appliances
Remove confidential material upon departure in accordance w/confidentiality regulations – do not place in garbage
Ensure lights are turned off, windows are closed & locked, and the main door is locked behind you
Remove all garbage and recycling
If accommodations are damaged or are in need of extraordinary cleaning services after you have left, you will be required to reimburse RhPAP for these costs

Important Things to Note:

There is no smoking allowed
There is a no pet policy in place
Immediate family is defined as spouses, children and nannies
You may be required to share accommodations with other health professionals
It is your responsibility to have insurance on personal belongings while staying in RhPAP accommodations
Consumable items such as toilet paper, garbage bags, cleaning supplies are all provided and must be replenished at the end of your stay
If you will be vacated from the accommodation longer than a week, RhPAP must be advised and, for insurance purposes, vacancy checks must be in place
Please contact your key holder 1-week in advance of your arrival; keys must be returned in the same fashion as they were picked up by contacting your key holder

"Overall, this RhPAP initiative was fundamental in enabling me to.. gain a genuine, unfettered perspective of what the role of a family physician in a rural community is all about." Nick Brown

Post-Secondary Health Professions Students

RhPAP Rural Housing Coordinators arrange furnished and conveniently located accommodations in rural teaching communities.

Most accommodations are equipped with:

The resident or student is responsible for the following items:

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