Rural Education Action Plan
Through a continuum of educational programs, funding and support, REAP helps attract, prepare and retain physicians for rural practice. REAP supports learners and physicians at every stage of their educational journey—from rural high school students exploring careers in health care, to medical students and residents gaining hands-on rural experience, to practicing rural physicians pursuing continuing education and advanced skills training.
REAP is funded through the Joint Standing Committee on Rural Issues and delivered in partnership with organizations across British Columbia.
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REAP for Rural Practitioners
Rural doctors, including locums, practicing in British Columbia have a number of REAP programs and bursaries to select from to improve their education and skills.
REAP for Residents
Numerous programs and bursaries are available through REAP to support medical residents in British Columbia.
REAP for Learners
From high school students to undergraduate students, REAP offers several programs and bursaries to enhance learning.
REAP Research and Evaluation
The REAP Evaluation and Quality Improvement Faculty evaluate the REAP initiatives to ensure they are effective at recruiting and retaining rural physicians.
