Rural Medicine
The AMA’s Section of Rural Medicine represents rural generalists and rural family physicians across the province. We advocate for the financial respect and sustainability of rural medicine in Alberta, which is integral to the health of rural Albertans and the economic prosperity of our communities.
Join Us
If you’re not already a member of the Section of Rural Medicine, consider joining us. We need your perspective, your ideas and your insight. Let your voice be heard... become a voting* member of SRM today by emailing RuralMedicine@albertadoctors.org.
*Please note that voting SRM members pay section dues in addition to AMA membership dues. These dues go directly to supporting the work that SRM Executive does on behalf of rural generalists.
News, opportunities, events, AGM date. etc.
MAPS, AMA Memorandum of Understanding and Strike Team
The AMA and Alberta Health have signed a Memorandum of Understanding that commits both parties to work together to stabilize family practices and develop long-term solutions. To help action the MoU, the AMA has established a Strike Team comprised of the Section of Family Medicine, Section of Rural Medicine and the PCN Physicians Leads Executive, with representation from the ARP working group. The Strike Team meets regularly. Read about the Strike Team and find notes from the meetings (member login required).
- New – $100 million in stabilization family and rural generalist care (President's Letter, December 21, 2023)
Next section annual general meeting
- Date: October 2024
- Location: Virtual
Section News
Current Issue: March 2024. Section News is a monthly e-newsletter featuring updates from AMA member sections. Submitted by section presidents (or their representatives), the updates most often pertain to section governance announcements/news, reports from meetings or notices of upcoming meetings, conferences and events.
SFM Bulletin
Current issue: April 24, 2024 - What we know about the PCCM announcement
Dr. Michael Tarrant Scholarship
Are you doing a third-year clerkship in 2024 through the University of Alberta or the University of Calgary? Do you have a particular interest in pursuing studies and career development in rural medicine? If so, you can apply now for the Tarrant Scholarship! The Tarrant Scholarship provides funds for selected third-year medical students from the U of A and U of C who demonstrate a strong interest in developing their career in rural medicine. It is bestowed each year by the Alberta Medical Association’s Section of Rural Medicine.
Secure information
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- Secure information: Access various SRM member only secure documents including section bylaws, meeting minutes, town hall recordings and more.
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