The First Year in Practice Enhancement Program allows physicians in their first year of rural practice to access REAP funds for skill upgrades. Applicants to this program are eligible to receive five days of training for every one month of practice in an approved RSA community within the first year.

Eligibility:
  • Available to those undertaking their first year in full-time rural practice in an RSA community in BC.
  • Letter from Health Authority confirming that the skill is needed in the community. 

Benefits: 
  • Eligible for 5 days of REAP funding for every one month of service within the first year.
  • Stipend of $3,400 per week. 
  • $450/week from stipend to go towards primary preceptors or departments. 
  • Travel covered up to $2,000 for entire training period. 
  • Accommodation covered up to $1,000/week. 

For program inquiries and application contact: 
REAP Administrative Coordinator
#300 - 5950 University Blvd  
Vancouver BC V6T 1Z3 
email: reap@familymed.ubc.ca
ph: 604 827-4188 

Download REAP Application Form

For claims and payments contact: 
BC Medical Association 
#115 - 1665 West Broadway
Vancouver BC V6J 5A4 
email: benefits@bcma.bc.ca
ph: 604 736-5551 / toll free in BC: 1 800 665-2262 
website: BCMA

Download REAP Claim Form