Sustaining Pediatrics in Rural and Underserved Communities (SPRUCe) is a new network developed by pediatricians Dr. Kirsten Miller and Dr. Jenny Retallack with the support of the Rural Coordination Centre of BC. The goal of the network is to connect community pediatric providers (pediatricians, family physicians, residents, and nurse practitioners) who have an interest in supporting and sustaining excellence in pediatric care in rural and remote communities across British Columbia.
Through SPRUCe, rural and remote pediatric care providers in BC will have access to a network of pediatric providers from across the province who have similar working environments. The development of strong inter-regional relationships will enable sharing of information and peer support. The network will also facilitate the development and implementation of strategies with the primary aim of ensuring that high quality, sustainable pediatric care is available to all children, youth and families in rural and remote BC. Pediatric care providers living in non-rural communities who are interested in rural medicine will also have the chance to connect with rural and remote pediatric care providers to support the provision of rural pediatric care in BC.
Upcoming SPRUCe Events
Reflections on Residency
WEDNESDAY MAY 12, 2021 | 7:30 – 9:00pm (Virtual)
Residents, please join our three speakers, all recent graduates from the UBC Pediatrics program, as they reflect on how their residency prepared them for general pediatric practice outside the lower mainland. They will share some tips about training and what opportunities to seize while still in residency.
Speakers:
Dr. Jennifer Cutting – General Pediatrician in Trail
Dr. Francine Ling – General Pediatrician in Nanaimo
Dr. Lara Malks-Jjumba – General Pediatrician in Prince George
Dr. Alysha Mackenzie-Feder – General Pediatrician in Kelowna
Email SPRUCe@rccbc.ca to register.
