How to Book a Rural Elective

To book a rural elective, you need to contact the preceptor yourself and follow the registration process set out in UME (for undergrad electives) or PGME (for resident electives).  

Please note: some locations are not eligible for funding through the Rural Medicine - DLRI office. click here for the list.

The following sites/speciality are full for Summer 2013:

• EM - Canmore, Banff, Lethbridge, Grande Pairie, Medicine Hat
• GIM - Lethbridge
• Sundre - all specialties
• Whitehorse - all specialties
• Yellowknife - all specialties 

After going through the steps below and you are still stuck, please drop by or book an appointment with Lisa 

Here are a few sources of information for you:

1. Do an internet search for clinics in towns/cities you are interested in.  I don't think there is a clinic in Alberta that has not had an elective request.  Most clinics have a web presence with contact info.  You can always ask for the Clinic Manager and start with them.
2. If you have someone, or a specialty in mind, search for their contact info on the College of Physicians & Suregons of Alberta web site
3. If you are looking for locations, and don't know where to start, you can take a look at our  2009-2010 annual report, as It lists all of the towns/cities that had students or residents that year. The list of locations is on pages 3 &4.

Web Resources:

1. Alberta College of Physicians & Surgeons
2. Alberta PCN's
3. Alberta Hospitals and Health Facilities
4. Rural Alberta Development

 

Booking Electives Process:

1. Find a Preceptor (see above)
2. Register your elective with the UME
3. Expenses - For all funding related information (process, forms, restrictions, eligibility, etc) please click  here
4. For a list of locations that are not eligible for funding through the Rural Medicine - DLRI office, please click here