Rural Virtual Conference (RVC) Series 2025-2026
September 9th, 2025 - May 12th, 2026
Course Overview
This is a series of weekly ONLINE high quality one-hour continuing professional development sessions, presented by clinical experts. Each presentation focuses on evidence-based information that is directly applicable to rural and remote primary care and hospital environments.
For more information, please contact rvc@ucalgary.ca
Series Objectives
Learners will be equipped to:
- Develop and enhance assessment, investigation, and treatment skills to care for patients presenting to the rural family medicine office or emergency department
- Determine which patients can be optimally managed in the rural setting, create awareness of local resources for clinical management, and identify indicators for referral to specialists for those who require a referral
- Build a community of practice through discussion and collective learning in rural and remote settings
Who Should Attend
Family Physicians, Nurse Practitioners, Registered Nurses, Licensed Practical Nurses, Other Healthcare Professionals, Pharmacists, Paramedics, Residents, and Physician Assistants, in Rural Practice
Registration
Registration is complimentary for Alberta Health Professionals in rural practice.
Refer to the registration confirmation email for the Zoom link to the 2025-2026 RVC sessions.
If you provide health care outside of Alberta, please contact rvc@ucalgary.ca for registration information.
Credits
CFPC
Mainpro+ Group Learning
This activity has been certified by the College of Family Physicians of Canada for up to 30 Mainpro+® Certified Activity credits.
AAFP
AMERICAN ACADEMY OF FAMILY PHYSICIANS (AAFP) AND CFPC
Members of the American Academy of Family Physicians are eligible to receive up to 30 Prescribed credit hours for attendance at this meeting/event due to a reciprocal agreement with the College of Family Physicians of Canada.
Grants
This program has received an educational grant or in-kind resources from RhPAP and Alberta Health Services.