Society of Rural Physicians of Canada

Match Day in Canada! 🙌
Congratulations to everyone who matched today. Your hard work has led to this milestone. If today didn’t go as planned, this is not the end of your journey. Your future in medicine is bigger than one result. #RuralMed #MatchDayCanada

Happy Resident Appreciation Week! 💙

Thank you to all our rural resident physicians for your dedication and care, and a special thanks to the SRPC Resident Committee for your leadership. We see you, we appreciate you, and we’re proud of all you do!

#ResidentAppreciationWeek #RuralMedicine #SRPC

💙 Thinking of Tumbler Ridge.
Our gratitude is with the healthcare providers who are anchors in their community, and our sympathies are with the families affected.
#RuralHealthcare #CommunityStrong @rccbc.bsky.social

💻🏥Dr. Sarah Giles highlights the importance of secure, connected health systems, especially for rural communities.
🔗Read more:https://www.canada.ca/en/health-canada/news/2026/02/the-government-of-canada-introduces-legislation-to-build-a-more-connected-health-care-system.html #ruralmedicine

The euphemism economy: How Ontario health care learned to stop worrying and love the hallway - Healthy Debate There’s a difference between softening language to ease emotional pain and softening language to hide systemic failure. One is compassion. The other is camouflage.

The euphemism economy: How Ontario health care learned to stop worrying and love the hallway

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At the @usask.ca SRPC representatives Dr. Gavin Parker, Dr. Sarah Giles, Dr. Brian Geller, Dr. Jon Witt, and MP Buckley Belanger met with Canada’s Minister of Health Marjorie Michel to share perspectives on rural medicine and rural healthcare in Canada. #RuralMedicine #SRPC #Healthcare

At the @usask.ca SRPC President Dr. Gavin Parker, President-Elect Dr. Sarah Giles, and members Dr. Jon Witt & Dr. Brian Geller joined students to share stories & adventures in rural medicine, why they love it, and how SRPC supports learners. #RuralMedicine #FuturePhysicians #SRPC

🏆 Last Chance to Nominate for SRPC Awards!
Celebrate rural physicians making an impact in their communities. Nominations close Jan 31!
📹 Watch & nominate: srpc.ca/awards #ruralmedicine

Wishing you a Merry Christmas and a joyful holiday season from all of us at the SRPC 🎄

To those working or on call, thank you for your dedication to rural and remote communities.

Happy New Year and best wishes for 2026.

— The SRPC Team

#RuralMedicine

Students & residents: Enter SRPC’s Poster or Essay Contest for a chance to win $500–$1,000 and highlight your rural medicine experience.
Details: srpcportal.ca/event-6014463 + srpc.ca/awards-categories/ #RuralMedicine

🌟 Vital FM Updates for Primary Care
Rural Reach Webinar with Drs. Simon Moore & Paul Dhillon.

📅 Jan 22, 2026 • 8 PM ET
📍 Zoom
Free for SRPC members • $50 General admission
Not accredited.
Register: srpcportal.ca/online-events
#RuralMedicine

Nominate Your Rural Peers Today! 🌾🏥
🏆 The 2026 SRPC Awards recognize the dedication and achievements of members and organizations strengthening rural healthcare in Canada. Celebrate peers for their impactful contributions to rural health.
⏰ Deadline: January 31 ➡️ More info: srpc.ca/awards/

Energizing night in Cape Breton! 🎉
Our Nova Scotia rep met the first cohort at the new medical campus future rural generalists ready to serve their communities. 🌲

Pizza, stories, and support from med school to retirement. Once you go rural, you’re family 😉

#RuralMedicine #FutureDocs #CapeBreton

Society of Rural Physicians of Canada – Position Statement on Québec Law 2 | Société de la médecine rurale du Canada – Énoncé de position sur la loi 2 du Québec srpc.ca/news/

We’re thrilled to announce that the Society of Rural Physicians of Canada (SRPC) and the Rural Doctors Association of Australia (RDAA) have signed a landmark MOU! Read More: srpc.ca/rural-health... #RuralMed

It’s Photo Day for #RuralHealthWeek!
We’re proud to work with incredible rural physicians across BC who bring care, creativity, and heart to their communities.

Thanks to everyone who shared photos today! Keep them coming and share what you love about rural health at ruralhealthweekcanada.ca/map
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Thank you for joining us in celebrating #RuralHealthWeek!

Throughout #RuralHealthWeek we’re proud to recognize our rural physicians like Dr. Lee Rehak. He’s a dedicated family doctor who brings his expertise and care to the heart of rural Alberta. 🌾#PhysicianAppreciation

Thank you for joining us in celebrating #RuralHealthWeek!

In honour of #RuralHealthWeek we’re recognizing the remarkable physicians who keep rural care strong. Meet Dr. Cassandra Hoggard, a rural doctor who redefines what it means to do more with less. 💚 #PhysicianAppreciation

Thank you for sharing and celebrating #RuralHealthWeek!

Day #4 of Rural Health Week 🌾
Today, we’re sharing Dr. Julie Saby, a rural generalist in her first five years of practice. Hi, I’m Julie! I work in Edson, AB, though I locum across Alberta, SK, and soon NT & BC. I also do medical humanitarian work in Guatemala. #RuralHealthWeek @rccbc.bsky.social

Day 3 of #RuralHealthWeek! 🩺 I’m Dr. Mackenzie, in my first 5 yrs of practice in Haida Gwaii. Full-scope family medicine & loving my island community! 💙 📸 Share your rural community story on our interactive map:
👉 www.ruralhealthweekcanada.ca/map @rccbc.bsky.social #Rhpap

Happy Rural Health Week!

It’s #RuralHealthWeek!

To Canada's physicians & HC providers practising in rural communities from coast, to coast, to coast—Thank you!! Your skills, resourcefulness & care make all the difference.❤️

To @srpcanada.bsky.social: Thank you for championing this vital work. #RuralDoctors #cdnhealth

Rural Health Advocacy in Ottawa
SRPC Executive member Dr. Sarah Giles met with MP Bob Zimmer (Prince George—Peace River—Northern Rockies, BC) to discuss advanced skills and training, strengthening the rural health workforce. #RuralHealthWeek @rccbc.bsky.social

Day 2 of Rural Health Week! 🩺 Share what you love about rural practice on our interactive map & see others across Canada 💙 #RuralHealthWeek @rccbc.bsky.social
🗺️ www.ruralhealthweekcanada.ca/map

Rural health professionals are more than providers, they’re neighbors, mentors, lifelines. Watch their stories & share yours! #RuralHealthWeek @rccbc.bsky.social

It’s National Rural Health Week 2025!
SRPC President Dr. Gavin Parker celebrates the dedication and heart of rural healthcare professionals across Canada. 💙
Thanks to @rccbc.bsky.social and RhPAP for leading this campaign with us!

#RuralHealthWeek #ILoveRural