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Celebrate Your Peers with the ACFP Awards – Nominations Now Open

‘Tis the season to celebrate! This month, the ACFP would like to acknowledge our Family Physicians of the Year and the Recognition of Excellence Recipients. Every year the ACFP Awards and Recognition Committee (ARC) reviews eligible nomination packages for our Chapter’s recognition and from these names, the ARC put forward recommendations to the College of Family Physicians of Canada (CFPC) for national recognition of excellence.

It is a pleasure to honour the following family physicians as part of the ACFP Awards Class of 2021:

Family Physician of the Year – Calgary Zone/ Canada’s Family Physician of the Year – Reg L. Perkin Award

Dr. Kerri Treherne, Calgary

Family Physician of the Year – Edmonton Zone

Dr. Shari Fallis, Edmonton

Recognition of Excellence

Dr. Aquaeno Ekanem, Edmonton

Dr. Divya Garg, Calgary

Dr. Ernst Greyvenstein, Calgary

Dr. Michael Spady, Calgary

As we reflect on the year that was, please consider nominating a family physician, student, resident, or family practice/clinic who demonstrates what “Excellence in Family Practice” truly means.

For award details and nomination forms, visit: bitly.com/acfp-awards

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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.