This online survey and focus group feedback will help us better understand opportunities and challenges in improving access to specialist care and enhancing rural training experiences across BC.
Participate in Our Online Survey
We are inviting you to participate in our short online survey for our project research study, Improving Access to Specialist Care for Rural Communities in British Columbia which involves an online survey. The Principal Investigator of the study is led by Dr. Denise Jaworsky.
We want to understand:
- Canadian residents: We want to understand experiences of your residency program as well as current opportunities and challenges for exposure to rural practice in your program
- Program directors/admin staff: We want to understand current opportunities and gaps in specialty residency training programs across Canada as well as barriers and facilitators for improving exposure and rural practice opportunities
Access to specialist care in rural BC remains limited, with significant gaps in both service delivery and training pathways.
In consideration of your time, upon completion of your survey, you will be entered to win a $250 WestJet gift card.
Please click this link to access our consent form and survey below.
Specialty Resident Survey
Program Director/Program Administrator Survey
Participate in a Focus Group
We are inviting you to participate in a focus group with fellow specialty residents for our project research study, Improving Access to Specialist Care for Rural Communities in British Columbia. The Principal Investigator of the study is led by Dr. Denise Jaworsky.
We want to understand:
- What motivates or attracts residents to consider practicing their specialty in a rural community?
- Which parts of residency training support or limit preparedness for rural practice?
- What program-level or system-level changes could better support those pursuing rural specialist careers?
Access to specialist care in rural BC remains limited, with significant gaps in both service delivery and training pathways.
In consideration of your time, upon completion of the focus group, you will be provided with $50 honoraria.
Funding and Partners
This project is supported by the Joint Standing Committee on Rural Issues (JSC) and the Specialist Services Committee, partnerships of Doctors of BC and the Government of BC.
