Rural physicians involved in RPAP's General Emergency Medicine Skills (GEMS) program can access the U of C's Anatomy Lab and gain MainPro-C credits for the courses. More than 110 physicians are participating in the new multi-media self-study program.  

GEMS participants will be granted two MainPro-C credits for each of the four GEMS modules completed plus three credits for completing the STARS Human Patient Simulator experience. STARS will visit the rural physician's community following completion of the modules. In addition, physicians who have a desire to be more "hands on," can request instruction in the U of C Anatomy Lab for a morning and receive a further three MainPro-C Credits.

Rural physicians often find it difficult to maintain their clinical competency in emergency medicine given their busy schedules and the distance from urban training sites. Yet these skills are of critical importance as they need to be able to handle every situation that rolls through the Emergency Room door. GEMS training enables physicians to update their skills and to get the practical training they want in their home communities. 

For more information about GEMS, contact:
Dr. John Hnatuik
RPAP Skills Broker - North
780. 672.7870
John.Hnatuik@rpap.ab.ca

Dr. Ron Gorsche
RPAP Skills Broker - South
403.652.4257
Ron.Gorsche@rpap.ab.ca