On June 25, 2026, the Ministry of Primary and Preventative Health Services (PPHS) issued a bulletin on Alberta's clinical stipend programs. Termination of stipend payments for all programs is effective Oct. 1, 2026

AHCIP Med Bulletin 292 - Jun 25, 2026

For a limited time, stipend-funded specialist physicians can enter Alberta's annualized clinical Alternative Relationship Plan (cARP) through an expedited process, bypassing the standard application. LEARN MORE

Stipend-funded family medicine programs ended on Mar. 31, 2026. LEARN MORE

AMA Representation

In October 2025, the Stipend-ARP Resolution Working Group (SRWG) was established with representation from the AMA and PPHS.

Stipend & ARP Resolution Working Group