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    • 23-Oct-2025
    • 7:00 PM
    • Zoom - The link will be in the confirmation email
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    Santis Health will bring us "Government Engagement 101" for the next Rural Reach Webinar.

    Please note, this is not an accredited event.
    Free for SRPC Members / $50 for General Admission

    Date: Thursday October 23, 2025
    Time: 7 PM (Eastern Time)
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    Location: Zoom - The link will be in the confirmation email

    Can't make it live? No worries! The session will be recorded and shared with registered attendees. 
    Description:

    This introductory session, led by Santis Health, will provide practical guidance on engaging effectively with government. Participants will learn how to communicate their priorities clearly to parliamentarians and officials, and how to frame questions that foster meaningful dialogue. The webinar will highlight key strategies for building strong relationships with decision-makers, offering practical tools and insights that participants can apply in their own advocacy efforts.

    Objectives:

    At the conclusion of this activity, participants will be able to:

    • Understand the basics of government engagement and why it matters.
    • Identify effective strategies for communicating with parliamentarians and government officials.
    • Develop practical approaches for framing questions and requests that resonate with decision-makers.
    • Gain confidence in initiating and maintaining constructive relationships with government representatives

    Presenters: Dave Penner and Peter Cleary

    Dave Penner supports a diverse range of clients, including health organizations, professional associations, and industry groups, helping them navigate government decision-making, build advocacy campaigns, and develop engagement strategies that drive meaningful outcomes. His work focuses on bridging client priorities with government agendas to create impactful proposals, strategic communications and engagement plans.

    Peter Cleary joined Santis to launch the company’s first regional expansion in 2017, after spending over a decade supporting five cabinet ministers, in three different governments, including supporting two Health Ministers at both the federal and provincial level. Since 2017, Peter has supported a wide range of clients across Canada including health charities, not-for-profits, think tanks, health systems and companies on a range of government affairs, communication and strategic planning approaches. This work focused on how to understand the nexus between client objectives, health system needs and government priorities to then develop and help implement impactful proposals, whitepapers, and engagement strategies to drive towards a meaningful outcome.


    • 31-Dec-2025
    • Ongoing - all year
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    Program Description


    The SRPC mentorship program is a pilot program that started in 2021 and aims to connect medical students to rural physicians and residents from across the country to allow career exploration, guidance and increased understanding of the scope of rural practice.  We have over 65 mentors ready to help support your rural path.

    Goals:

    • Connecting students to rural physicians across Canada
    • Career exploration and guidance
    • Increase understanding of the scope of rural practice
    • Provide learning opportunities outside of the formal academic environment
    • Contribute to the current and growing need of rural physicians in Canada

    Your Role As a Mentor

    As a mentor with SRPC, medical students will connect with you through the SRPC office manager. Once you are connected, there will be flexibility in how you set up your mentor-mentee relationships, which can be tailored on an individual basis. This may include answering a few quick questions, setting up a longitudinal mentorship plan, or organizing shadowing experiences (public health guidelines permitting).

    Expectations in your role as a mentor may include:

    • Sharing experiences of rural practice with mentees for the purpose of career exploration and guidance
    • Being honest and open regarding the rewards/challenges to rural medicine
    • Forming a plan and setting expectations with your mentee regarding frequency of meetings and meeting platform to be used
    • Sharing appropriate resources
    • Recognizing that advice given, while extremely valuable, does not substitute for MD program-specific mentorship and supports


    * By registering as a mentor for this program, you consent to allowing the SRPC to share the information you have provided to mentees that register for the program.  As a mentor, you may contact the SRPC at any time and have your name removed.

    ** Mentors must be SRPC members to participate in this program.

    Mentee

    If you are looking for a Rural Mentor. Visit the SRPC Mentor Program page for all the details.

    Please ensure your SRPC membership is up to date. Send your email request to Kristen for a list of mentors and instructions. (kristenk@srpc.ca)

    Mentees Must be SRPC members to participate in this program.
    (Join here)

    • 31-Dec-2025
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    Call for Research Abstracts - Rural & Remote 2026

    This is your opportunity to have your research showcased at the SRPC's 33rd Annual Rural & Remote Medicine Conference, taking place from April 16th to 18th, 2026, in Quebec City, Quebec.

    The SRPC Research Committee is currently accepting submissions for research abstracts on any aspect of health and healthcare in rural and remote settings. We are accepting abstracts for two types of presentations:

    1. Research Oral Presentation

    2. Research Poster Presentation

    All abstract submissions will undergo peer review by the SRPC Research Committee. Adjudication Criteria for All Research Abstracts

    Deadlines:

    • Research Oral Presentation: December 31st, 2025

    • Research Poster Presentation: December 31st, 2025

    Submission Requirements:

    Abstracts must include the following:

    • Introduction: Briefly state the objective of the paper. (~50 words)
    • Methods: Describe the approach without presenting results. (~50 words)
    • Results: Present findings only, without repeating methods. (~80 words)
    • Conclusion: Summarize key takeaways without introducing new results. (~70 words)

    IMPORTANT:

    • Introduction/Methods/Results/Conclusion must not exceed 250 words in total. 
    • Pending peer review and approval, abstracts that qualify may be considered for publication in CJRM as submitted.
    • Please ensure the accuracy and quality of the abstract (including spelling and grammar) during submission..
    • Please make sure all required information is complete before submitting, as changes cannot be made directly after submission. Any modifications must be requested by emailing admin support at info@srpc.ca by the deadline of December 31st, 2025.

    Information Required for Submission:

    Researcher/Presenter Details:

    • Lead Researcher/Presenter Name & Email

    • List of Authors; then, the presenter and co-presenter

    Presentation Details:

    • Title of Research

    • Presentation Type

    • Student/Resident Poster Contest Participation (if applicable)

    Content:

    NOTE- Introduction/Methods/Results/Conclusion must not exceed 250 words in total.

    • Introduction (including objective/s or aim/s)

    • Methods

    • Results

    • Conclusion

    Additional Details:

    • References (Optional)

    • Tags

    • Conflicts of Interest and Funding Disclosure

    • Ethics Board Approval
    • Additional Information

    Submit Your Research Abstract Online Here

    Additional Information:

    Research Oral Presentation:
    Presenters will have 8 minutes to deliver their presentation, followed by a 2-minute Q&A session. *Oral presentation submissions will also be considered for the poster session

    Research Poster Presentation:
    Posters will be displayed for the duration of the conference, and attendees will have a dedicated time to view them.

    Poster Contest:
    Students and Residents who register and attend the conference and hold a valid membership are eligible for the $500 prize for the top research poster.

    Note: Researchers whose abstracts are accepted are required to register for the conference and attend at least on the day they are scheduled to present.
    Notice: Approved abstracts and selected individuals will be notified by mid-February or earlier. Those not chosen will also be informed, but no feedback will be provided.
    • 16-Apr-2026
    • 18-Apr-2026
    • Québec City, QC
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    Full details regarding exhibit booths and sponsorship are available in the conference prospectus.


    Visit the RR2026 website for all the event details.


    If you have any questions, please contact 819-647-7054. 

    • Full payment is due 30 days after receipt of your registration form. 

    • Bookings will be released for resale if full payment is not received within 30 days of submitting the registration form. 

    • We will review your Registration/Invoice, (apply your deposit/discount if applicable) and send you the final invoice.

    • Deposits are non-refundable.

    • 16-Apr-2026
    • 18-Apr-2026
    • Québec City, QC
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    Join us in Quebec City, Quebec, April 16-18, 2026, at the Centre des Congrès de Québec

    Our theme this year is "The Creative Art of Rural Medicine".

    Visit the conference website to get the updated R&R Program. ruralandremoteconference.ca

    *ACRRM and RACGP Members, please inquire about special rates before registering. (info@srpc.ca)

    Hotel & Travel Codes:

    Find booking links, hotel room blocks, travel discounts, and all essential details on the Rural and Remote Medicine Conference website: ruralandremoteconference.ca


    Agenda:

    The three-day agenda includes over 150 breakout sessions and workshops. Each day begins with breakfast at 7:00 AM, and sessions run from 8:00 AM to 6:00 PM.
     
    The R&R agenda will be primarily open access, allowing participants to customize their experience.

    But the learning and connections don’t stop there! Join us for optional evening socials each night—great opportunities to network, unwind, and create lasting memories. You won’t want to miss out!

    Your registration includes hot breakfast and lunch buffets, plus refreshment breaks to keep you fueled all day.


    Need help with registration? Contact us at info@srpc.ca

     Read the SRPC event cancellation policy online.


    Recruiters, Exhibitors, and Sponsors Registration

    Secure a booth in the exhibit hall - We have limited space. Find out more Discover about Exhibitor Opportunities.