Society of Rural Physicians of Canada (SRPC)

Society of Rural Physicians of Canada (SRPC) The Society of Rural Physicians of Canada (SRPC) is the national voice of Canadian rural physicians.

Founded in 1992, the SRPC’s mission is championing rural generalist medical care through education, collaboration, advocacy and research.

08/20/2026

Some conferences give you information. R&R gives you a community.

We’re taking a look back at R&R 2026 in Quebec City, where the rural medicine community came together to learn, connect, share experiences and find the people who simply get it.

💬 “It is unlike any other medical conference because you are with like-minded people that understand your struggles.”

💬 “Being part of the SRPC means finding my home amongst all of the rural physicians in Canada.”

💬 “It’s a place where you grow and become a better rural physician.”

But R&R is about more than what happens in the sessions. It’s the conversations in the hallways, connections in the exhibitor hall, hands-on learning, new friendships and opportunities to bring your family along for the experience.

Missed Quebec City? Save the date for R&R 2027

📍 Halifax, Nova Scotia
📅 April 29–May 1, 2027
🏢 Halifax Convention Centre

Registration opens soon!

EXHIBIT AT MINI R&R 🏞Join us in Thunder Bay, Ontario, for SRPC’s third Mini Rural & Remote Conference and connect with r...
08/17/2026

EXHIBIT AT MINI R&R 🏞

Join us in Thunder Bay, Ontario, for SRPC’s third Mini Rural & Remote Conference and connect with rural physicians, residents, and medical students in an intimate setting focused on rural healthcare.

NETWORKING OPPORTUNITIES

Build valuable relationships with potential clients, partners, and collaborators while connecting directly with healthcare professionals working and training in rural and remote communities.

BRAND VISIBILITY

Increase your brand’s visibility among key stakeholders and demonstrate your commitment to supporting rural healthcare.

OCTOBER 24–25, 2026
VALHALLA HOTEL & CONFERENCE CENTRE
THUNDER BAY, ONTARIO

Booth space is limited and will be assigned on a first-come, first-served basis.

Register Here: https://mini.ruralandremoteconference.ca/

Now Accepting Abstract Submissions!Share your knowledge, ideas and innovations at SRPC’s 3rd Annual Mini Rural & Remote ...
08/13/2026

Now Accepting Abstract Submissions!

Share your knowledge, ideas and innovations at SRPC’s 3rd Annual Mini Rural & Remote Medicine Conference, taking place October 24–25, 2026, in Thunder Bay, Ontario.

We’re welcoming submissions for educational presentations and hands-on workshops focused on rural and remote healthcare.

📅 Submission deadline: August 24, 2026

👉 Submit your abstract and learn more: https://mini.ruralandremoteconference.ca/abstracts/

Questions? Contact [email protected]

🎧 Worth a listenWhat Patients Lose When Doctors Are Burning OutThis recent episode of CBC’s Cross Country Checkup explor...
08/04/2026

🎧 Worth a listen

What Patients Lose When Doctors Are Burning Out

This recent episode of CBC’s Cross Country Checkup explores what patients lose when doctors are burning out, including the impact of pressure on emergency departments, longer wait times and physician burnout.

Doctors, nurses and patients share their perspectives, while CBC’s Dr. Brian Goldman discusses potential solutions.

🎧 Listen to the 57-minute episode: https://www.cbc.ca/listen/live-radio/1-13-cross-country-checkup/clip/16229665-what-patients-lose-doctors-burning

⏰ Last chance to join the SRPC Resident Committee!The deadline to apply as a Resident Committee Member is today, July 31...
07/31/2026

⏰ Last chance to join the SRPC Resident Committee!

The deadline to apply as a Resident Committee Member is today, July 31, 2026.

Interested in taking on a leadership role? Good news!
📣The application deadline for Resident Committee Co-Chair has been extended to August 7, 2026.

Help strengthen the resident voice, support interest in rural and remote medicine, and shape the future of rural healthcare.

🔗 Learn more and apply:
https://srpc.ca/resident-committee-opportunities-2026-2027/

Advancing Rural Health Through Collaboration with CMAThank you to CMA President Dr. Bolu Ogunyemi and CEO Alex Munter fo...
07/28/2026

Advancing Rural Health Through Collaboration with CMA

Thank you to CMA President Dr. Bolu Ogunyemi and CEO Alex Munter for taking the time to meet with SRPC today.

It was a pleasure connecting with CMA leadership and introducing our new SRPC President, Dr. Sarah Giles. We appreciated the opportunity to discuss our shared commitment to strengthening Canada’s health care system and improving access to care for rural and remote communities.

We value our ongoing collaboration with CMA and look forward to continuing to work together on the issues that matter most to rural physicians and the patients and communities they serve.

Canadian Medical Association

SRPC President Dr. Sarah Giles met with the Honourable Greg Rickford, MPP for Kenora–Rainy River and Ontario's Minister ...
07/23/2026

SRPC President Dr. Sarah Giles met with the Honourable Greg Rickford, MPP for Kenora–Rainy River and Ontario's Minister of Indigenous Affairs and First Nations Economic Reconciliation.

Their discussion focused on the Society of Rural Physicians of Canada's strategic priorities and the importance of growing a strong local workforce in Northwestern Ontario. Supporting education, recruitment, and retention in healthcare and other essential sectors is critical to the long-term health and sustainability of rural and remote communities.

The SRPC values opportunities to engage with government leaders and advocate for solutions that strengthen rural healthcare across Canada.

📣SRPC Resident Committee Opportunities 2026–2027Join the SRPC Resident Committee!We’re recruiting:✨ Resident Committee M...
07/14/2026

📣SRPC Resident Committee Opportunities 2026–2027

Join the SRPC Resident Committee!

We’re recruiting:
✨ Resident Committee Members
✨ Resident Committee Co-chair

Help support residents interested in rural and remote medicine and contribute to the future of rural healthcare.

Apply by July 31, 2026

Learn more: https://srpc.ca/resident-committee-opportunities-2026-2027/

📣 SRPC Student Committee Recruitment 2026–2027Are you a medical student passionate about rural medicine? Join a network ...
07/14/2026

📣 SRPC Student Committee Recruitment 2026–2027

Are you a medical student passionate about rural medicine?

Join a network of students across Canada working to support student interest in rural and remote medicine.

Now recruiting:
✨ Committee Chairs & Members
✨ Medical School Liaisons

Subcommittees include:
• Communications
• Mentorship
• Outreach
• Rural Research
• Rural Specialists
• Environmental Health
• Rural Residency & Electives Catalogue
• ROMI*
• Rural + Remote Medicine Conference Student Committee*

⏰ Application Deadline:
September 20, 2026
(ROMI & Rural + Remote Conference deadline: August 3, 2026)

🎓 Free SRPC membership for medical students!

Learn more & apply:

https://srpc.ca/student-recruitment-2026-2027/

Questions?
[email protected]

Address

383 Route 148
Shawville, QC
J0X2Y0

Opening Hours

Monday 9am - 4pm
Tuesday 9am - 4pm
Wednesday 9am - 4pm
Thursday 9am - 5pm
Friday 9am - 4pm

Telephone

+18772761949

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