RCME Community Program

The RCME Community Program provides funding to groups of physicians practising in Rural Subsidiary Agreement (RSA) communities to plan shared learning that meets local needs. Communities are supported by RCME liaisons across British Columbia, who help physicians develop community RCME models and collective learning strategies.

Updated April 1, 2026: The RCME Community Program has moved to a single administrative home at the Rural Coordination Centre of BC (RCCbc) to streamline administration and strengthen support. This is an administrative shift, not a program reset — local leadership and community-driven decision-making remain central. Find forms, contacts, and payment guidance on the RCME Community Program page.

RCME Individual Program

The RCME Individual Program provides funding directly to physicians to support medical education that helps maintain and build the skills and credentials needed for rural practice.

SPIFI

The Specialist, Sub-specialty, Indigenous and Funding for Innovation (SPIFI) grant is a supplemental funding stream available to eligible groups in RSA communities to support planning, development, and delivery of innovative community RCME learning opportunities. SPIFI funding is offered in addition to RCME Community and RCME Individual allocations.

Benefits of the RCME Programs

The RCME Community and Individual Programs improve the capacity of local healthcare systems by:

• giving rural doctors more control over their learning activities
• reducing the challenges of accessing funds
• improving relationships among health system partners