The Specialty Training Bursary Program provides funding to medical specialty residents and rural physicians enrolled in a Canadian Specialty Training program. In return, recipients are required to live and practice full-time in a Rural Subsidiary Agreement (RSA) defined community in British Columbia following completion of their specialist residency training.
Eligibility
Residents and Rural Physicians are eligible to apply if they:
- are enrolled in the final two years of a Canadian Specialty Residency program;
- have been accepted to a specialty position by a hospital included in the RSA once they have completed their residency program; and
- Bursary funding is only available while the recipient is pursuing a Specialty Residency Program.
Preference will be given to specialties identified as being "in need" in rural communities of BC.
Benefits
- The total bursary is $25,000.00 per annum.
- Each successful applicant will be eligible for up to 2 years of bursary funding (at $25,000/annum) to a maximum of $50,000. Bursary funding is only available while the recipient is pursuing a Specialty Residency Program.
- Two (2) bursaries will be offered in each fiscal year. (Canada Customs and Revenue consider bursary funds taxable income).
For program inquiries contact:
REAP Administrative Coordinator
#300 - 5950 University Blvd
Vancouver BC V6T 1Z3
email: reap@familymed.ubc.ca
ph: 604 827-4188
