Physicians are invited to apply to the Out-of-Country Health Services Committee, where clinical expertise plays a critical role in ensuring fair, evidence-based funding decisions for Albertans who require care outside of Canada. The application deadline has been extended to June 26.
Part of the Ministry of Primary and Preventative Health Services, the Out-of-Country Health Services Committee reviews and makes funding decisions on requests for insured health services received by Albertans outside of Canada. Physician members bring critical clinical insight and real-world experience to committee deliberations, ensuring funding decisions are medically sound, fair, and grounded in evidence-based care. The committee relies on physicians’ expertise to support patients by helping ensure decisions are consistent, transparent, and focused on achieving the best possible health outcomes.
Meetings are held every six weeks, primarily virtually (with occasional in-person meetings in Edmonton). The time commitment is approximately eight hours every six weeks, and members receive an honorarium for their time.
Applicants must be physicians in good standing with the College of Physicians and Surgeons of Alberta; those in active practice are preferred.