The 32nd Annual Rural and Remote Medicine Conference was a true gathering of the rural medical community from across Canada. From physicians to residents and medical students, it was a reunion of those who share a deep commitment to rural care.
The inclusive, family-friendly atmosphere made the event feel like home, whether you came to reconnect with colleagues, bring your family, or share stories from your corner of the country. Thank you for being part of this special experience. We hope you left feeling recharged, supported, and proud to be part of the rural physician community.
April 16–18, 2026
Centre des congrès de Québec | Quebec City, QC
Join us for three days of inspiration, collaboration, and innovation in beautiful Quebec City. From engaging sessions to hands-on workshops and networking with rural healthcare leaders, this is your chance to grow, connect, and shape the future of rural medicine.
About: A leader in Indigenous health and social justice, Dr. Marcia Anderson (Cree-Anishinaabe) is Vice-Dean of Indigenous Health, Social Justice, and Anti-Racism at the University of Manitoba’s Rady Faculty of Health Sciences. With roots in Peguis First Nation and Norway House Cree Nation, she brings deep cultural understanding to her medical practice. Her awards include the 2022 Doctors Manitoba Physician of the Year and the Lieutenant Governor’s Award for Excellence in Public Administration.
About: A leader in Indigenous health and social justice, Dr. Marcia Anderson (Cree-Anishinaabe) is Vice-Dean of Indigenous Health, Social Justice, and Anti-Racism at the University of Manitoba’s Rady Faculty of Health Sciences. With roots in Peguis First Nation and Norway House Cree Nation, she brings deep cultural understanding to her medical practice. Her awards include the 2022 Doctors Manitoba Physician of the Year and the Lieutenant Governor’s Award for Excellence in Public Administration.
About: Tanya Talaga, an Anishinaabe journalist and author, amplifies Indigenous stories through books, films, and columns with The Globe and Mail. A member of Fort William First Nation, she sheds light on Indigenous history and the legacy of residential schools. Her acclaimed works include Seven Fallen Feathers, and she founded Makwa Creative Inc., producing the award-winning documentary Spirit to Soar. A recipient of four honorary doctorates, she was the first Anishinaabe woman to deliver the CBC Massey Lectures.
About: Tanya Talaga, an Anishinaabe journalist and author, amplifies Indigenous stories through books, films, and columns with The Globe and Mail. A member of Fort William First Nation, she sheds light on Indigenous history and the legacy of residential schools. Her acclaimed works include Seven Fallen Feathers, and she founded Makwa Creative Inc., producing the award-winning documentary Spirit to Soar. A recipient of four honorary doctorates, she was the first Anishinaabe woman to deliver the CBC Massey Lectures.
About: Dr. Jamie Karagianis, a seasoned psychiatrist and educator, has spent decades advancing mental health care. He earned his MD and Psychiatry fellowship at Memorial University of Newfoundland. His career spans private practice, academic roles, and clinical research, with 47 peer-reviewed publications. He has shared insights through nearly 400 lectures across 36 countries. Beyond psychiatry, he enjoys woodturning, fishing, and playing guitar and mandolin.
About: Dr. Jamie Karagianis, a seasoned psychiatrist and educator, has spent decades advancing mental health care. He earned his MD and Psychiatry fellowship at Memorial University of Newfoundland. His career spans private practice, academic roles, and clinical research, with 47 peer-reviewed publications. He has shared insights through nearly 400 lectures across 36 countries. Beyond psychiatry, he enjoys woodturning, fishing, and playing guitar and mandolin.
“I was really excited about presenting at this event. I think there is few places in the country where there is gathers of specifically rural and remote physicians. It is really nice sitting across from people that you can tell through glances or through conversations like you get what it’s like!”
“I believe the degree of camaraderie here is greater than any other conference I have ever been to. Here it really feels like an annual reunion of a thousand of your friends from all across the country from coast to coast to coast. “We have such a great breath of topics to cover really everything that rural physicians do.”
"Coming to R&R Conference really is the highlight of my year. I look forward to it. It's in my calendar year after year after year. The quality of the speakers is exceptional. The quality of the people that attend and the chance to interact with them in a format that's totally different than any other conference that I've been to. There's real connections that are made in the hallways over dinner. There's just an incredible vibe and energy at SRPC Conference every year."
"I first went to one of the Rural and Remote conferences during the pandemic. It was an online conference and I just found all the talks were things I was interested in, even as a young medical learner at the time, and the community then got me more interested. Just because of finding out about the SRPC as a student, that encouraged me to get more involved as a resident and still have that same sense of community, I think even more at a better level now that it's in person."
Late Registration Rates – March 1st to April 24th, 2025
