The Rural Locum Service Upgrade Program provides opportunities for phsyicians actively serving on the Rural GP Locum Program to pursue skill upgrades in areas allied with rural practice.
Eligibility:
- Physicians enrolled in the Rural GP Locum Program and actively servicing rural communities in BC.
Benefits:
- Eligible for 10 days of REAP funding for every 90 days of rural locum service within the past year.
- Stipend of $3,400 per week.
- $450 per week from stipend to go towards primary preceptors or departments.
- Travel costs up to $2,000 covered.
- Accommodation up to $1,000 per week.
For program inquiries contact:
REAP Administative Coordinator
#300 - 5950 University Blvd
Vancouver BC V6T 1Z3
email: reap@familymed.ubc.ca
ph: 604 827-4188
Download REAP Application Form
For claims and payments contact:
BC Medical Association
#115 - 1665 West Broadway
Vancouver BC V6J 5A4
email: benefits@bcma.bc.ca
ph: 604 736-5551 / toll free in BC: 1 800 665-2262
website: BCMA
