SOCRA: Rural Generalist Researcher: Diagnosing Disparities, Prescribing Progress

Learning Objectives

Participants will:

-Understand a number of the important health care system components in Northern Ontario.
-Appreciate issues challenging rural healthcare in Northern Ontario and some of the research into these issues.
-Understand various ways in which rural research can be leveraged as a tool for change.


Discussion Lead
Eliseo Orrantia, MD and Professor Northern Ontario Medical School University

Iain R Lamb, PhD and Senior Associate Researcher Northern Ontario Medical School University



Biography
Eliseo Orrantia, MD MSc is a long-time rural generalist physician in the Northern Ontario community of Marathon. He is in full scope practice, teaches all levels of health care learners, and is involved in health systems development. Dr. Orrantia engages in rural research as a tool for advocacy.



Iain R Lamb, PhD is a Senior Research Associate at the Northern Ontario School of Medicine University. His research is focused on identifying strategies to improve healthcare access, elevate care standards, and enhance the recruitment and retention of healthcare staff in Northern Ontario's rural communities.