Download the 2017 RHC conference brochure and agenda now!
Learning objectives for sessions
Rural and regional physicians and specialists, nurses, nurse practitioners, allied healthcare practitioners, administrators, and health educators are all invited to learn about rural medicine, including emergency medicine, hands-on skills enhancement, and interprofessional team practice.
Conference-associated courses include:
- The CARE Course – CANCELLED
- The Shock Course – CANCELLED
- HOUSE Program: Ultrasound for Trauma
HOUSE Intensives – two hour ultrasound workshops – will also be offered during the RHC conference for an additional fee. The following topics will be covered:
- The Abdomen
- Ectopic Pregnancy and IVC
- Vascular Access and MSK
We highly recommend you register early, as courses, workshops, and select sessions have limited seating.
Online registration available until May 1. Registration will be available on site at the Prince George Civic Centre on May 11, 12 and 13.
Register for the RHC conference now
We look forward to seeing you in northern BC this May!
- Faculty Development
- Meeting Within a Conference
- Social Dinner Night
- First Nations Pit House Tour
- Accommodations
- Talk Descriptions
Northern Reflections Medical Education Day
May 11 | 12:00 pm – 5:00 pm | Prince George Civic Centre
This one-day event is filled with great speakers and workshops and will be a great kick off to the BC Rural Health Conference! Brought to you by UBC’s Faculty Development Team.
Our plenary speakers Dr. Steven Yau, Faculty Development Representative, IMG Program, and Dr. Ray Markham, Medical
Director of Rural CPD, UBC CPD, will be presenting a session on Teaching International Medical Graduates (IMGs).Workshop topics will include:
- Teaching Tips for IMGs
- Giving Useful Feedback
- Learner in Difficulty
Following the course, there will be a Meet ‘n’ Greet Reception with the BC Rural Health Conference participants at 6:00pm
in the Civic Centre Atrium.For more information, contact:
Amber Rushton | amber.rushton@unbc.ca
Dr. Rob Olson | rolson2@bccancer.bc.caRoom available for bookings on Friday & Saturday
RCCbc is offering rural practitioners a free space that may be used to host meetings, training modules, or topical discussions for up to two hours per booking. The room seats 18 people and is equipped with a projector. Contact Elisa Chow (echow@rccbc.ca) for more information.
Join us for a social dinner on Friday, May 12, featuring the foot-tapping tunes of the Dr Fishy band. This northwest inspired indie rootsy folk band hails from Terrace, BC and will be playing live at our annual social event.
Dinner tickets are $75 per person.
Must purchase tickets in advance. Limited seating. Includes a three course dinner with wine.
Fri, May 12 | 1520-1700
Join us for a guided tour of a traditional First Nation pit house near UNBC. Tour is limited to 15 people. To sign up, please register online. For more information, email conference@rccbc.ca.
Coast Inn of the North
770 Brunswick Street, Prince George, BC V2L 2C2Rates start at $119.00 + tax
Book online now or call 1.800.663.1144 and use Code: CIN-GFC12379
Rates available until April 22nd, based on availability.
Cancellation Policy: up to 4:00pm two days prior without penalty.
Ramada Prince George
444 George Street, Prince George, BC V2L 1R6Rates start at $117.00 + tax
To make a reservation: 1.800.830.8833 and quote Code: CG1916
Rates available until April 11th, based on availability.
Cancellation Policy: up to 4:00pm two days prior without penalty.
To view descriptions of each of the talks, please click here.
