1. Is rural shadowing available in the summer?

RPAP shadowing is available year round. 

2. How many times in a year can you participate in rural shadowing weekends?

There is a limit of four (4) rural shadowing weekends per academic year.

3. If I have contacts of my own, can I set up rural shadowing on my own?

Yes, however you must also email RPAP at shadowing@rpap.ab.ca  with all of the details so that you are still eligible for financial support.

4. I wasn’t able to attend the Clinical Skills day.  Are there other similar opportunities available?

RPAP does host sessions at AMSCAR where they teach basic medical skills, similar to those taught on the Clinical Skills day.  Weekend rural shadowing is also a great way to get exposure to rural medicine.  For more details go to: www.rpap.ab.ca/calgaryruralinterestgroup/shadowing.html

The RPAP Summer Externship Program is also a great opportunity for those students interested in rural medicine.  For more details go to: www.rpap.ab.ca/medical_students/summer_externship_program.html

5. I didn’t get approved for the RPAP Summer Externship, are there other opportunities I can do during my summer?

Rural shadowing is available year round.  For more information go to:   www.rpap.ab.ca/calgaryruralinterestgroup/shadowing.html