Dr. Odell Olson of Camrose recalls the fun he had serving on the RhPAP Board of Directors
Channel: RhPAP
Date: 2021-09-03

Dr. Odell Olson credits RhPAP with being the salvation of rural medicine in Alberta.

Dr. Olson served on the RhPAP Board of Directors from 1998-2006, including five years as chairperson.

Back then, there were shortages of physicians all across Alberta.

Dr. Olson says RhPAP led the country in the number of programs provided for rural physicians including programs for attraction and retention committees, education support, clerkships and accommodations.

In our 19th RhPAP 30th Anniversary video, Dr. Olson says serving on the RhPAP Board of Directors was fun and everyone shared a passion for improving rural health care.