Table 2.
Description of the rural communities and distribution of LIC student placements.
| Community | Distance* (Km) | Population (approx.) | Start year | Physicians | Students (Class 2024) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brooks | 190 | 14,451 | 2013 | 24 | 1 |
| Canmore | 104 | 14,000 | 2009 | 66 | 2 |
| Cardston | 234 | 3,900 | 2016 | 9 | 2 |
| Drumheller | 135 | 8,100 | 2008 | 19 | 2 |
| High River | 67 | 13,600 | 2008 | 39 | 2 |
| Lethbridge | 212 | 99,000 | 2015 | >150 | 2 |
| Pincher Creek | 217 | 3,600 | 2008 | 7 | 2 |
| Raymond | 247 | 4,199 | 2023 | 10 | 1 |
| Rocky Mountain House | 215 | 7,000 | 2010 | 23 | 2 |
| Stettler | 227 | 6,000 | 2019 | 15 | 1 |
| Sundre | 116 | 2,700 | 2008 | 14 | 1 |
| Taber | 263 | 8,400 | 2008 | 14 | 2 |
| Yellowknife, NWT | 1,748 | 19,600 | 2011 | 35–40 | 2 |
* Distance from Calgary, AB.