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Distributed Learning and Rural Initiatives

Connecting preceptors, students, researchers, healthcare professionals and rural communities. 

Our Mission

Engage Communities.

Inspire Social Accountability.

Create Opportunities.

Our Vision

At DLRI, we believe in providing quality healthcare to the people of rural Alberta.  We strive to accomplish this goal by fostering and sustaining meaningful relationships between medical educators, healthcare professionals in training , individuals and families living in rural communities.  Our commitment to education, research and continuous improvement results in the recruitment and retention of dedicated and skilled rural physicians.


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Alberta 2023: Health System Challenges and Opportunities

Rural healthcare in Alberta is at critical point with the population of rural preceptors, nurses and other health professionals at a concerning low. Keep up to date with policy papers, articles and videos by clicking the button below.

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University of Calgary Longitudinal Integrated Clerkship

UCLIC is a one year clerkship option for 3rd year medical students interested in learning medicine in a generalist environment. Students are based in a family practice in a rural or regional community and learn the generalist specialties in an integrated fashion by following their patients from the clinic to specialty consults, surgery, delivery, etc. This longitudinal approach allows students to develop an appreciation for the natural history of illness and an understanding of the importance of continuity of care and relational continuity.


Events with DLRI

Rural Recognition Awards

Rural Recognition Awards

DLRI recognize the work and passion that our rural preceptors bring to teaching in the community. Nominate someone for a Rural Recognition Award to distinguish their effort in the rural medical community. We want to hear from community members, learners, staff, administrators, and colleagues of the people who are outstanding at what they do.

Cabin Fever 2024

Thank you for supporting  DLRI's Cabin Fever 2024 conference, hosted at the Pomeroy Kananaskis Mountain Lodge in Kananaskis, Alberta.