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Honouring and Celebrating our Outstanding Members

The ACFP is proud to celebrate the physicians, students, residents, and clinics who demonstrate what “Excellence in Family Practice” truly means. Check out our 2018 Award recipients, and consider nominating a peer today!
ACFP Family Physician of the Year
Dr. G. Michael Allan, Edmonton

Recognition of Excellence
Dr. Flora Aladi, Calgary
Dr. Sheryl Clain, Calgary
Dr. Teresa Killam, Calgary
Dr. Katrina Nicholson, Cochrane
Dr. Ted Vant, Calgary


Outstanding Family Practice
Margaret Churcher Professional Corporation, Calgary
Wild Rose Medical Centre, Olds

ACFP Student Leadership u2013 Rising Star Award
University of Alberta – Lucy Wang
University of Calgary u2013 Stephanie Smith


Family Medicine Resident Leadership Award
University of Alberta u2013 Dr. Chris Koo
University of Calgary u2013 Dr. Molly Whalen-Browne


ACFP New Professional Award
Dr. Lindsay Jantzie, Calgary
Dr. Dinesh Witharana, Spruce Grove

ACFP Champion Award
ACFP Opioid Crisis Response Task Force
(Dr. Srini Chary, Calgary;
Dr. Simon Colgan, Calgary;
Dr. Ted Findlay, Calgary;
Dr. Christine Kennedy, Fort McMurray;
Dr. Tina Korownyk, Edmonton;
Dr. Bonnie Larson, Calgary;
Dr. Jazmin Marlinga, Calgary;
Dr. Tally Mogus, Edmonton;
Dr. Jovita Ojadi, Red Deer;
Dr. Cathy Scrimshaw, Pincher Creek;
Dr. Jennifer Walker, Edmonton;
Dr. Monica Wickland-Weller, Edmonton)

My name is Smitha Yaltho and I feel privileged to work as a family physician. Why? I believe that being a family physician has been the best job any physician can hope to have. I have personally grown in my own abilities and skill-sets with diverse opportunities in ambulatory practice, acute care and work in Facility Living.  Working in primary care has been exciting and has also afforded me tremendous opportunities for growth while still remaining stimulating in its complexity.  I believe that Family physicians are trusted partners in patient care –  every step of the way. 

Why are you volunteering to serve on this committee?
I currently have an interest in Physician Leadership and  trauma informed care.  I have served as a director with the Board of Directors with the Edmonton North PCN, Edmonton’s largest PCN. Thereafter, I have worked as the Director of Medical Services with CapitalCare (also based in Edmonton) for almost 6 years. It is my express wish that my contribution on the ACFP board of directors will highlight the excellence of family medicine that exists right here and now within the Alberta health care system. 

What about the ACFP’s work do you find most valuable?
Ability to highlight and further support the excellence of primary care right here in Alberta.