Rural General Practitioner Locum Program

'UPDATE' - Enhancements to Locum Programs

The Ministry of Health Services (MoHS) and the British Columbia Medical Association (BCMA) are pleased to announce changes to strengthen the Rural GP Locum Program (RGPLP) and the Rural Specialist Locum Program (RSLP). These changes are being made based upon the recommendation of the Joint Standing Committee on Rural Issues (JSC).

Enhancements to Locum Programs (43.3 Kb)

Rural Locum Program Changes (18.3 Kb)

Frequently Asked Questions Regarding the Rural General Practitioner & Specialist Locum Programs (30.6 Kb)

This program assists General Practitioners (GPs) in small rural communities, with seven or fewer physicians, to obtain locums for vacation relief and Continuing Medical Education (CME) purposes.

In the Rural General Practitioner Locum Program (RGPLP) (PDF 124Kb) policy document, you will find information on eligibility for host physicians and locums, responsibilities, how to complete a locum request, claims submission, payment, and reporting and monitoring requirements.

Host Physicians

• #2802 Request for Rural GP Locum Assistance

Locum Physicians

• #2803 Application to Provide Rural GP Locum Services
• #2801 Assignment of Payment Due to Practitioner Under the MSP
• #2805 Application for Expenses (Rural GP Locum Program)

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