Happening in the dynamic city of Winnipeg, Manitoba, from April 24th to 26th, 2025. Situated at the meeting point of the Red and Assiniboine rivers, Winnipeg offers a vibrant mix of cultural diversity, historical significance, and stunning natural landscapes. Come join us for an exceptional conference!
Where the Rivers Meet: Building Bridges in Rural Medicine for a Brighter Future
This year’s Rural and Remote conference theme, "Where the Rivers Meet: Building Bridges in Rural Medicine for a Brighter Future," is inspired by the convergence of rivers in Winnipeg, our host city. The theme symbolizes the power of connection—bringing together rural healthcare professionals to share knowledge, foster community, and address the challenges of burnout that have become even more pressing post-pandemic. By building bridges, we aim to create a stronger, more resilient future for rural medicine.
Dr. Marcia AndersonPlenary: We Are All Ongomiizwin
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.
Dr. Marcia AndersonPlenary: We Are All Ongomiizwin
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.
Tanya TalagaPlenary: All Our Relations: Finding the Path Forward
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.
Tanya TalagaPlenary: All Our Relations: Finding the Path Forward
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.
Dr. Jamie KaragianisPlenary: From Burnout to Better – A Rural Psychiatrist Shares Insights
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.
Dr. Jamie KaragianisPlenary: From Burnout to Better – A Rural Psychiatrist Shares Insights
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."
Countdown to Rural and Remote 2025
Late Registration Rates – March 1st to April 24th, 2025
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