This year’s theme highlights the ingenuity and adaptability that rural practice demands. In communities where resources are limited, physicians often become innovators, finding creative solutions, blending skills, and thinking outside the box to deliver excellent care. Against the historic and inspiring backdrop of Quebec City, we’ll come together as physicians, residents, and students to share knowledge, strengthen connections, and celebrate the art of practicing medicine in rural settings. Whether you plan to attend to learn, reconnect, and enjoy our family-frendly atmosphere, R&R 2026 will be a memorable experience that honours the creativity at the heart of rural care.
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.
"The conference embodies a strong sense of community and belonging, inspired by Winnipeg’s geography where rivers meet. Attendees find their people, form lasting friendships, and gain mentorship. This unique environment fosters learning, collaboration, and connection across rural medicine, while keeping the grassroots and core values of rural practice intact. First-time attendees are encouraged to engage, network, and embrace the welcoming atmosphere."
"We were drawn to rural medicine for the sense of community and the variety in practice. From clinical work to environmental health advocacy, rural practice allows us to be fully integrated into the community, impacting patients’ lives beyond the clinic. The conference highlights mentorship, collaboration, and the opportunity to connect with peers and leaders nationwide, building relationships and learning from experiences not taught in medical school."
“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.”
“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!”
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.
Late Registration Rates – March 1st to April 24th, 2025
