This new membership level will provide full access to the partner and family network we are building, and allow closer connections between members throughout the year. Members may also register for R&R events on their own account. The option to add-on registration to the physician registration package remains.

Partner & Family Network: This network was started in 2018 by Fraser Turner, Laura Soles, Patti Kemp and Stephanie Welton. We all live in different parts of Canada and our partners are rural family physicians. We met through the Rural and Remote events put on by the Society of Rural Physicians of Canada. Gathering with other partners and families of rural physicians at R&R has been valuable to all of us. We benefit so much from the support, friendship, and things we learn from each other. We want this to be able to continue year round, and make sure others can access the same supportive community.

We want to create a community open to all partners and families of rural physicians in Canada!

At R&R in 2018 and 2019, a working group has met to discuss what types of resources and supports to put in place, as well as how to access these resources, share information, and stay connected with each other.

At present we are working on staying connected year round, and creating resources to support rural families:

• Partner membership is now available!

• This website has a map showing where the individuals making up this network are living.

• We are creating a directory by which rural physician families can reach out anonymously to learn about other parts of Canada from those living in the region.

• We will hold webinars or gatherings online to meet, catch up, and discuss a particular topic of interest to the group.

• We are currently recruiting regional representatives, and working on defining their role, email srpcfamilygroup@gmail.com to join the conversation.

• A monthly newsletter will begin circulating in the new year with regular updates for network members.

• We are building the partner and family program for R&R 2020, with more opportunities to connect and socialize, as well as general interest talks, and sessions sharing information specific to rural physician partners.

Sign up

Family/Non Medical Partner Membership is available at $20.

Members will receive a corresponding $20 discount on R&R registration.

Members will have their own unique access to the SRPC website, which will allow you to register on your own for R&R events, and connect with other partners throughout the year, securely, online.

Coming Soon! More features will be added so that individuals can connect more personally through this website if they choose. These features will be available to members only and will require login.