MUN Rural Medicine Interest Group

MUN Rural Medicine Interest Group MUN's Rural Medicine Interest Group (RMIG) was established to help stimulate interest in rural medicine among both secondary and post-secondary students.

MUN's RMIG is run by MUN Medical Undergraduate Students, Graduate and Undergraduate students. Anyone is open to join, and to check out our events! Like our page to be notified of upcoming events, and see the latest news happening in rural medicine! The group itself does a number of different activities each year. To stimulate rural medicine interest among undergraduate students, we host lectures f

rom guest speakers, discussions on important health topics, insight into clinical skills and more. We also provide rural undergraduate students the tools and support necessary to lead outreach activities in their respective home communities, and create the bridge between rural communities and the urban center where the med school resides. This framework was developed for a number of reasons. There are logistical and financial barriers for rural students attending university and med school. By utilizing rural undergraduate students, who have already overcome the social and economical barriers to attend university, as mentors to students in their respective home communities, we hope more students will strive to pursue university themselves and subsequently medicine. And, of course, a mentor-ship network that defies geographical and social barriers, and whose function is to motivate and inspire rural students into pursuing medical careers will be created

The RMIG Interest Group invites you to our Lunch and Learn on March 17th from 12-1pm for an exciting talk on rural medic...
03/12/2026

The RMIG Interest Group invites you to our Lunch and Learn on March 17th from 12-1pm for an exciting talk on rural medicine experiences led by Dave Paddon, a local author and storyteller!
Join us as Dave tells the story of his parents and grandparents who were doctors and nurses in Labrador from 1912 to 1978 with very interesting careers. His dad and grandfather travelled for many years by dogteam to provide medical services on the coast of Labrador and were instrumental in bringing TB under control, and his mom worked as a nurse in London during WW2 in hospitals where there were bombings.
This is a great opportunity to learn more about real-life experiences of pioneer and rural medicine in our province and its impact on healthcare today! Lunch will be provided, and please sign up using the link below!
https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1EdlpINY8MfHr7Sz487BhYgXK0Wml8jRypUbt3z9YOG8/edit?usp=sharing

A huge thank you to our incredible sponsors🌲This weekend would not have happened without your support. Thank you for hel...
01/27/2026

A huge thank you to our incredible sponsors🌲This weekend would not have happened without your support. Thank you for helping us bring the Rural Summit to life!!

That’s a wrap on the 2026 Rural Summit 🩺🌲 A huge thank you to the community of Port Blandford, we had an unforgettable w...
01/27/2026

That’s a wrap on the 2026 Rural Summit 🩺🌲

A huge thank you to the community of Port Blandford, we had an unforgettable weekend filled with inspiring talks from passionate rural physicians, hands-on learning with minor procedures, and practical tips for prehospital care. Between the learning, we shared warm toutons, bonfires, board games, and countless conversations about what rural medicine truly means to us!!

Thank you to everyone who came out !!! Already counting down the days until next year 🌲

Hi everyone! A bit of a last-minute notice but here is an opportunity to join a webinar this evening on exploring rural ...
11/17/2025

Hi everyone! A bit of a last-minute notice but here is an opportunity to join a webinar this evening on exploring rural residency and rural health! Open to all medical students :)

Link to Register: https://srpcportal.ca/event-6419445

11/03/2025

Passing along a message from the Lead for the Rural Outreach Mentorship Initiative (ROMI)!

Hi everyone! Are you passionate about supporting rural high school students considering a career in medicine? Get involved with the Rural Outreach Mentorship Initiative (ROMI)!

ROMI matches you with a rural high school student so you can provide one-on-one mentorship. It’s a small time commitment, just 1–2 hours per month!

Sign up here: https://www.cognitoforms.com/SRPCCanada/RuralOutreachMentorshipInitiativeMentorSignUp?fbclid=IwZXh0bgNhZW0CMTAAYnJpZBExeGVMUEVUQ1VIODhuTmJlUgEertPHhP56q2veKPKv9GHCh3pl-gtR4ahSLC26Cpzh-Sz7L5s_WUJalFMAcgA_aem_j8jBERUbv6XHILtlduJplA "

It’s Rural Health Week in Canada!! Celebrating the people and places that keep rural communities thriving.👉 ruralhealthw...
10/20/2025

It’s Rural Health Week in Canada!!
Celebrating the people and places that keep rural communities thriving.
👉 ruralhealthweekcanada.ca

Hi everyone! Join us this Thursday at 7:30pm for a virtual presentation on some aspects of Rural Medicine presented by f...
09/29/2025

Hi everyone! Join us this Thursday at 7:30pm for a virtual presentation on some aspects of Rural Medicine presented by fourth-year medical students! A link to join the presentation will be posted in the coming days.

Thanks and we hope to see you there! 😊

02/01/2025

‼️Midwives (soon) catching babies at Carbonear General Hospital‼️

The team at AMNL is sending well wishes to our colleagues on the Carbonear Midwifery Team in the Eastern Rural Zone! With the recent addition of our member, Lindsay, she, Sarah and Jaclyn are now offering full scope pregnancy care (prenatal, labour, delivery and postpartum) and are eagerly anticipating upcoming due dates. They are still welcoming folks into care so, if you or someone you know is expecting and looking for midwifery care feel free to get in touch.

The team is also offering sexual and reproductive health services to the general public which includes IUDs and implants, other hormonal contraception, screening and treatment for sexually transmitted and blood borne infections, cervical cancer screening, breastfeeding support, preconception counselling and more!

Lastly, Sarah, Jaclyn and Lindsay had the opportunity to welcome their first midwifery student in a clinical placement to the practice. All four team members are seen here enjoying a team excursion around town. Alyssa was immersed in rural midwifery practice during her time in Carbonear. We hope to see her back soon!

🌟 What an Unforgettable Weekend! 🌟This weekend, we had the privilege of hosting the Rural Medicine Interest Group Summit...
01/21/2025

🌟 What an Unforgettable Weekend! 🌟

This weekend, we had the privilege of hosting the Rural Medicine Interest Group Summit in the beautiful and welcoming town of Carbonear. A huge thank you to our incredible sponsors, the amazing community, and the perfect weather for making this event such a success! ☀️ Your support and hospitality were truly unmatched. 💙

This weekend was a perfect blend of learning, community, and fun, showcasing the incredible opportunities and rewards of rural medicine. 🌲🏥

📸 Here’s a snapshot of weekends events

Thank you again to everyone who made this summit possible. We’re already excited for the next one! 💚

01/16/2025

Are you passionate about rural medicine and looking to share your voice on a national stage? 🌟

The Society of Rural Physicians of Canada (SRPC) is inviting applications for the Co-Presenter Program at the upcoming Rural and Remote Medicine Conference 2024 in Manitoba!

This is an incredible opportunity to co-present with experienced physicians, hone your public speaking skills, and network with like-minded professionals dedicated to advancing rural healthcare. 🌾🩺

✨ Application deadline: January 19th, 2024

Learn more and apply today - check your emails if you're already a member!

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St. John's, NL

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