Membership
Join the Society of Rural Physicians of Canada and Make a Difference in Rural Healthcare
Empowering Rural Health Together
The SRPC connects, supports, and advocates for rural physicians across Canada. Our members benefit from professional development, community, exclusive tools, and being part of a collective voice shaping the future of rural medicine.
Why Join? Benefits of SRPC Membership
Grow Your Skills:
- Discounted registration for SRPC events, including the Rural & Remote Conference, Mini Rural and Remote Conference, Rural Surgical Skills Course, and priority access to the hands-on workshops.
- Rural Reach Webinars and IMG free access for members.
- Mentorship from experienced rural physicians or the chance to mentor others.
- Residents & Students: designed to support your career from day one.
- International Medical Graduates (IMGs) Targeted resources and webinars to help you navigate licensure and rural career pathways.
Tools & Resources Made for Rural Practice
- Locum Finder: Post rural job opportunities or find locum work.
- Manual of Rural Practice: Free PDF access for members.
- RuralMed Listservs: Stay connected with our communities (RuralMed, StudentRuralMed, RuralAnesthesia).
- Canadian Journal of Rural Medicine: $65 off print subscriptions.
Exclusive Member Discounts
- Car Rentals: Save up to 30–35% with Avis and Budget.
- Insurance: Access preferred rates with TD Insurance Meloche Monnex.
- Medical Tools:
▪️ 20% off Empathia AI medical assistant
▪️ Discount for first-time EM:RAP subscribers
(Promo codes available to logged-in members.)
Full details on exclusive SRPC member savings.
🔐 Access to tools and resources requires an active SRPC membership and login to your SRPCPortal account.
Advocacy: Your Rural Voice
- Speak up for rural: We bring rural issues to governments, regulators, and national medical bodies.
- Rural-proofing: We apply a rural lens to prevent policies from causing harm in rural communities.
- Behind the scenes: Our advocacy may not always be visible, but it shapes decisions that affect your work.
- Focus areas: Health workforce planning, licensure, rural education, funding, service delivery, and more.
- Representing you: We want to reflect the voices of all rural physicians across Canada.
- Strength in numbers: Your membership strengthens our ability to advocate effectively.
A National Rural Physician Network
- Be part of a vibrant community of rural physicians who understand the reality of rural practice.
- Awards & Recognition: Be celebrated, or nominate a colleague for SRPC’s annual awards.Visit our awards page (https://srpc.ca/awards/)
- Rural Physician Partners: A network of individuals who support rural physicians and build strong rural communities.Learn more 9 https://srpc.ca/rural-physician-partners/)
Become a Member Today!
Join us in shaping the future of rural medicine. Watch our introductory video and become a part of the Society of rural physicians of Canada community. Together, we can make a meaningful impact on rural healthcare across Canada.
Testimonials
“I’ve been with the SRPC since medical school, and over the years as a student, resident, and now a physician on the board, I’ve realized that the SRPC offers a genuine network and honesty. It’s something I haven’t found in any other medical organization I’ve been part of.”
Dr. Paul Dhillon
Rural Family and Emergency Medicine physician
“What sets the SRPC apart is the strong sense of community. You’re supported by like-minded people who encourage your ideas and help fuel your passion—whether it’s advocating for more healthcare professionals in rural areas or finding solutions to rural healthcare barriers. With SRPC, you have a whole community behind you.”
Dr. Julie Saby
PGY-2 Family Medicine
University of Saskatchewan
