“So here I am, stuck, a #RuralGeneralist with a bit too many things that I do to be easily replaced. Ultimately, it seems that only a rural generalist physician is going to replace a rural generalist physician. Now, all I have to do is wait for the regional medical schools to flood the rural areas with doctors. Any day. Soon.”

#RuralHealth #SRPC

https://srpc.ca/resources/Documents/CJRM/vol28n2/pg43.pdf

https://www.nwonewswatch.com/local-news/new-program-for-rural-physicians-in-northwest-and-across-canada-a-game-changer-6747061

“The Society of Rural Physicians of Canada #SRPC launched a program on Wednesday to make it easier for #RuralPhysicians to take training opportunities that will help them bring back skills to where they practice.

the national #AdvancedSkills and training program for rural practice is “available to any #RuralPhysician who's practicing rurally in Canada who needs some extra skills to provide services in their community.”

“Equitable access to health care is a growing concern for #rural, #remote and #Indigenous communities, and today the Society of Rural Physicians of Canada (#SRPC) is addressing the issue with the launch of the National #AdvancedSkills and Training Program for #RuralPractice. The goal of the program is to support recruitment and retention and reduce physician shortages in the most underserved communities in Canada.”

https://srpc.ca/media-releases/13140665