The Rural Outreach and Mentorship Initiative (ROMI) supports rural Canadian secondary students by providing mentorship and resources to explore careers in medicine. Through one-on-one mentorship and engaging virtual sessions, ROMI helps bridge the gap between rural communities and medical education.

Mentorship Program

ROMI pairs rural secondary students with current Canadian medical students, creating supportive mentorship relationships. These connections give students firsthand insight into what it’s like to be a medical student and guidance on the journey to becoming one.

Information Sessions

From January until June, ROMI hosts monthly virtual sessions for registered mentees covering topics such as preparing and applying to medical school, financing your education, and experiencing a “day in the life” of a medical student.

Get Involved (Applications close on Nov 20, 2025)

Medical students: Want to give back and support rural high school students? Email romi.mentorship@srpc.ca to sign up

Rural High School Students: Interested in mentorship with a current Canadian medical student? Fill out this form to get matched!