Residents, you may either be nominated by preceptors, colleagues, or self-nominate.

For Nominations:

If you are nominating a resident, kindly provide a reflection on the personal impact of their engagement in rural and remote health. Share their experiences in rural residency, whether they involve their electives, participation in health groups dedicated to these regions, involvement in volunteer or community-based projects, or advocacy for rural and remote health initiatives.

For Self-Nominations:

Kindly provide a self-reflection on the personal impact of your engagement in rural and remote health. Share your experiences in rural residency, whether they revolve around your electives, participation in health groups dedicated to these regions, involvement in volunteer or community-based projects, or your advocacy for rural and remote health initiatives. 

*If submitting as self-reflection please include a letter of support from a peer, preceptor, or community member.  

Share an engaging story and recount your experience. We eagerly anticipate reading your submissions.

Essay Format and Rules:

• Must be a resident in good academic standing. 
• Both R1’s and R2’s are eligible to apply or be nominated.
• Essay due {enter date}.  
• Length 500 – 1000 words.  
• Format: Microsoft Word or PDF file.

* Nomination and support Letter(s) (please combine multiple letters into one file in Microsoft Word or PDF file) 

The winning essay will be added to our website and will receive complimentary registration and one complimentary night hotel stay to attend RCCbc’s annual Rural Health Conference (RHC) in Prince George, BC on June 6-8, 2025.

If the winner is already receiving support from the Rural Education Action Plan (REAP) sponsored events to attend the conference, they will be eligible for an extra night’s stay (and or a ticket to the social dinner).  

The deadline for nominations is January 15, 2025. 

Any questions about the nominations process and/or the award criteria, please contact us at [email protected].