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The Canadian Journal of Rural Medicine (CJRM) is the official journal of the Society of Rural Physicians of Canada (SRPC). Published quarterly in Winter, Spring, Summer, and Fall, the journal provides peer-reviewed research, clinical insights, and commentary focused on rural and remote health care.
Founded in 1996, CJRM was the first Canadian journal dedicated exclusively to rural medicine and is indexed in major academic databases including MEDLINE and Index Medicus.
The journal aims to:
Promote research on rural health issues
Improve the health of rural, remote, and Indigenous communities
Support and inform rural practitioners
Provide a forum for discussion and debate on rural medicine
Influence rural health policy through evidence-based publications
Share practical clinical information relevant to rural practice
By combining academic research with practical clinical guidance and commentary, CJRM supports physicians and health professionals working in rural and remote communities across Canada and internationally.
