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Building research supports services for family physicians

University of Alberta

Project Title: Building research supports services for family physicians

End Date: June, 2023

Survey Link: https://redcap.ualberta.ca/surveys/?s=LENXTWPFC3LFTPPY

Family physicians are the first point of contact for community members, and as such are ideally situated to reach a larger research participant population. We at University of Alberta’s Clinical Trial Office (CTO) want to learn what interest in contributing to research exists amongst family physicians in Alberta.

We also want to get a sense of what research supports are currently available to family physicians within their communities, what gaps may exist in these services, and where there may be opportunities to develop these relationships and supports

Your responses will inform us of what the barriers to research participation for family physicians and their patients currently are, and guide us in tailoring our research supports to better serve the community. 

This survey will take about ten minutes to complete. 

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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.