REAP

The Rural Education Action Plan supports the training needs of physicians in rural practice, provides undergraduate medical students and postgraduate residents with rural practice experience, and increases rural physician participation in the medical school selection process. The program was established as a result of the RSA, and is managed by the Joint Standing Committee on Rural Issues (JSC).

There are a number of continuing medical education programs that fall under REAP: The Advanced Skills & Training Program includes opportunities for physicians and locums serving in RSA communities to enhance their skills, as well as urban based physicians to enhance their skills with the intention of serving in RSA communities. The Undergraduate Rural Participation Program helps support third and fourth year medical students while undergoing rotations in rural communities in BC. The Undergraduate Teacher’s Stipend Program is designed to recognize and compensate rural physicians for their time spent teaching undergraduate medical students.