Rural Specialist Locum Program

Last updated on June 5, 2024

NEW - Effective January 1st, 2024, Rural Locum Program's daily rate will be increased by $375/day, on average. More information to follow.

*Policy Change* April 1, 2024 - Expenses are now due 90 days after travel - details can be found below in the RSLP policy document and RSLP expense form.

The Rural Specialist Locum Program (RSLP) program assists specialists in rural communities to obtain subsidized locums for vacation relief, Continuing Medical Education (CME), and health reasons. A & B communities may eligible with less than seven eligible specialists. C & D communities may be with less than five eligible specialists.

Locums for Rural BC

Locums for Rural BC provide the administration services for the Rural Specialist Locum Program (RSLP).

Locums for Rural BC – Services

Assist host physicians with requests for locum assistance
Assist locum physicians in completing the application process
Collaborates with health authorities in facilitating hospital privileges for locum physicians
Makes all travel arrangements for flight, car rental and accommodations
Provides an interactive website where host physician can post locum opportunities and where locum physicians can review and request placement.
Obtains confidential feedback from both locums and host physicians upon completion of assignment.

For information on eligibility, services, or if you are interested in providing locum services in rural B.C., please visit the Locums for Rural BC Website and Rural Specialist Locum Program (PDF, 85.1KB) policy document.

For inquiries, please contact:

Locums for Rural BC
Tel: 1 877 357-4757
Email: info@locumsruralbc.ca

In 2008, the B.C. Government and Doctors of BC agreed to a review of rural physician programs in order to assess the effectiveness of the programs and identify opportunities to enhance and streamline the programs. Read the report, which includes 90 recommendations that are being implemented.

The following guide outlines the various programs available to rural physicians in B.C.

Rural Programs: A Guide for Rural Physician Programs in British Columbia (PDF, 902KB)

The following forms will help you apply for and manage your rural specialist locum.

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