Update: BC Rural Health Conference is cancelled
The Rural Coordination Centre of BC (RCCbc) regrets to announce that it is cancelling its 2020 BC Rural Health Conference (RHC). This is a disappointing but prudent decision as the COVID-19 situation continues to evolve rapidly.
The safety and well-being of our learners, our speakers, and in turn their families and the rural communities they serve is our top priority.
We look forward to seeing you next year in Penticton at RHC 2021 on May 28-30. We kindly ask that you mark these new dates in your calendar.
A full refund will be issued to all registered participants. Please note that due to the volume of refunds that we are processing it could take up to 12 weeks to receive your refund. We apologize for any inconvenience.
If you have booked any flight or hotel arrangements, please proceed with cancelling those bookings now.
Each airline company has information specifically related to fee waivers for travel changes due to COVID-19 impacts:
- Air Canada https://www.aircanada.com/ca/en/aco/home/book/travel-news-and-updates/2020/covid-19.html
- Westjet https://www.westjet.com/en-ca/travel-info/coronavirus
Thank you for your understanding – we hope that you and your communities stay safe and healthy, and we look forward to seeing you in Penticton next year.
If you have any questions, please contact cpd.info@ubc.ca.
Dr Brenda Huff, RHC Conference Lead
Elisa Chow, RCCbc Project Manager
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View the event brochure now – including pre-conference courses and event agenda.
Are you a new-to-rural-practice physician in BC? The Rural Education Action Plan (REAP) offers funding for providers engaged in their first two years of practice in an RSA community to attend the BC Rural Health Conference! Click here to learn more.
We’re bringing the BC Rural Health Conference back to Penticton on the weekend of May 29-31, 2020! Join us in the beautiful Okanagan for another fantastic weekend of networking, learning, and relaxing!
As always, this event is family friendly – complimentary childcare will be available during conference hours. Come and enjoy the amazing biking, paddling, fine dining, and winery tours!
Conference Highlights:
- Interactive rurally relevant CME/CPD group sessions and hands-on skills workshops
- Add-on courses: HOUSE-OB, HOUSE-EM, CASTED: Emergency, and The CARE Course
- Complimentary childcare during conference hours
- Provider wellness opportunities: massage chair, complimentary yoga, and more
- Opportunities to socialize and network with colleagues
Seats for some workshops are limited – register early to avoid disappointment!
