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Section of Rural Medicine

The AMA’s Section of Rural Medicine represents rural generalists and rural family physicians across the province. We advocate for the financial respect and sustainability of rural medicine in Alberta, which is integral to the health of rural Albertans and the economic prosperity of our communities.

Join Us

If you’re not already a member of the Section of Rural Medicine, consider joining us. We need your perspective, your ideas and your insight. Let your voice be heard... become a voting member* of SFM today by emailing RuralMedicine@albertadoctors.org.

*Please note that voting SRM members pay section dues in addition to AMA membership dues. These dues go directly to supporting the work that SRM Executive does on behalf of rural generalists.

News, opportunities, events, etc.

This Alberta Rural Health Week (May 27 - 31, 2024), let’s remember our worth.

On April 17 the Alberta government committed to implementing the Physician Comprehensive Care Model (PCCM). This new, modernized model will provide family physicians and rural generalists who are currently paid through fee-for-service or other compensation models with a new compensation option. One that will allow primary care physicians to continue to deliver comprehensive, life-long patient care while keeping their community clinics viable.

  • Date: October, 2024
  • Location: Virtual

Secure Section Content

MEMBERS OF THE SECTION HAVE ACCESS TO:
  • The section's AGM minutes,
  • The section's bylaws,
  • Recordings of sessions, town halls (if applicable)

Members Only

President

  • Dr. Rithesh Ram, Drumheller

Past-President

  • Dr. Sam Myhr, Sundre

Secretary Treasurer

  • Dr. Sarah Makhdoom, High River

Members-at-Large

  • Dr. Michael Beach, Drumheller
  • Dr. Andrea Hargrove, Taber
  • Dr. Jonathan Somerville, Sundre
  • Dr. Theresa Watson, Bonnyville

Other Representatives

SFM President

  • Dr. Sarah Bates, Calgary (Ex-officio member)

Representative Forum Delegates

  • Dr. Samantha Myhr, Sundre
  • Dr. Rithesh Ram, Drumheller

Members-at-Large

  • Dr. Michael Beach, Drumheller
  • Dr. Andrea Hargrove, Taber
  • Dr. Jonathan Somerville, Sundre
  • Dr. Theresa Watson, Bonnyville

Section membership benefits

Benefits

Voting members of a section
Receive an invitation to attend the AGM, vote on business, serve as an executive member, have access to secure information (AGM minutes, section bylaws) and receive timely and informative section-related communications.
Non-voting members of a section
Receive the benefits above, except for voting and serving on the executive.

Grants and dues

The AMA provides financial support to sections with grant dollars. For each AMA member who designated the section as their representative at the AMA RF, the section receives:

$25.00 for each member,
$12.50 for each 1st year in practice member and,
$3,000 to support general operating costs for the section.

Section News

A monthly e-newsletter featuring events, educational opportunities, updates and information from AMA member sections. 

Submission guidelines (add a link to guidelines)

Email Section.Services@albertadoctors.org