First Five Years Toolkit

Professional Organizations

• College of Family Physicians of Canada (CFPC) – First Five Years
• Alberta Medical Association (AMA)
• College of Physicians and Surgeons of Alberta (CPSA)
• Canadian Medical Protective Association (CMPA)
• Alberta Health – For Health professionals
• Calgary Family Medicine

Transitioning into Practice

• Fee Navigator (AMA)
• Fees Information for Health Professionals (Government of Alberta)
• Transition to Practice (AMA)
• Physician and Family Support Program (PFSP), AMA
• Canadian Medical Association Resources for Residents
• Primary Care Network (PCN)
• Risk Mitigation Toolbox (CMPA)

Finding a Job

• Physician Locum Services Job Board (AMA)
• Family Medicine Residents’ Association – Job Advertisements (University of Alberta)
• Calgary Family Medicine

Connecting With Your Peers

• First Five Years in Practice (FFYFP) – Canada (Facebook group)
• First 5 Years in Practice – Alberta (Facebook group)

Patient Management Resources

• Choosing Wisely Alberta (Choosing Wisely Canada)
• Accelerating Change Transformation Team (AMA ACTT)
• Alberta Referral Directory
• Price Comparison of Commonly Prescribed Pharmaceuticals in Alberta (The Pricing Doc)
• Government of Canada/Blue Cross Medavie Interim Federal Health Program (IFHP)