Dr. Jessica Dy, will bring us "Pushing the Limits When Care Gets Complicated: Navigating Medico-Legal Risks, Accountability and Access in Rural Maternity Care" for the next Rural Reach Webinar.

Please note, this is not an accredited event.

Free for SRPC Members / $50 for General Admission

Date: Tuesday, May 26, 2026
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 SRPC Members. 

Rural maternity care often requires clinicians to work at the edge of limited resources, autonomy, and legal responsibility creating high stakes situations. This session explores medico-legal risks, accountability, and access issues, providing guidance on informed consent, shared decision-making, and collaborative care. Attendees will gain strategies for navigating difficult and complex scenarios, while maintaining patient safety and professional accountability.

Objectives:

• Identify key medico‑legal risks unique to rural maternity care arising from limited resources and fragmented continuity of care.
• Develop effective communication strategies to navigate difficult conversations involving informed consent and informed refusal in the context of maternal care.
• Integrate collaborative care practices across provider teams to support safe maternity care transitions in rural settings.

Speaker: Dr. Jessica Dy

Dr. Mark Prins, along with Dr. Sheila Smith, Dr. Ryan Torrie, and Dr. Leanne Finn, presents “The Swiss Army Knife of Medicine: Is Rural ESS/OSS Right for You?” for the next Rural Reach Webinar.

Please note, this is not an accredited event.

Free for SRPC Members / $50 for General Admission

Date: Monday, June 15, 2026

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 SRPC Members. 

Curious about a career that blends broad clinical skills with procedural expertise in a diverse and often resource-limited setting? This webinar explores the dynamic role of rural physicians practicing Enhanced Surgical Skills (ESS) and Obstetrical Surgical Skills (OSS). Participants will gain insight into the wide scope of practice, learn about training pathways, and hear how these versatile physicians support essential surgical and obstetrical care in rural communities. Whether you’re exploring career options or looking to expand your skillset, this session will highlight the challenges, impact, and rewards of this unique path.

Objectives:

• Understand the scope of practice possible for rural ESS/OSS physicians.
• Learn about the educational pathway for ESS/OSS.
• Be inspired to pursue this challenging yet rewarding career opportunity.

Panelists:

Dr. Mark Prins, Dr. Sheila Smith, Dr. Ryan Torrie, and Dr. Leanne Finn