REAP Programs for Rural Practitioners
- Emergency Education Program
The Emergency Education Program provides family physicians practicing in smaller rural communities with a three-month, full-time, remunerated fellowship in Emergency Medicine. The Emergency Education Programs provide structured learning that is practical and relevant, offering a unique opportunity for comprehensive skills enhancement in Emergency Medicine.
- New Rural Physician CME Program
Funding for new rural physicians to attend rurally-relevant courses.
- Rural Skills Upgrade Program
Funding for upfront skills enhancement training of physicians who are new or returning to rural practice or members of Locums for Rural BC looking to prepare for the challenges of rural practice in BC.
- Specialty Training Bursary
Funding to rurally-bound medical specialty residents or rural physicians who are completing focused postgraduate training that will lead to certification with the Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada.
- Advanced Skills and Training Program
Funding to improve rural physician retention and skills by increasing opportunities to receive advanced training and skill enhancement.
- Closer to Home CME
Funding for groups of rural BC physicians to access rurally-relevant training in their communities.
- Rural Leadership Development Program
Funding to increase opportunities for rural physicians to pursue leadership training and develop the skills and abilities to help bring system improvements that will benefit British Columbia’s rural populations. Effective April 1, 2024, REAP’s Rural Leadership Development Program will be absolved into the Advanced Skill & Training Program.
