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Family Physician of the Year Award (FPOY)

This award recognizes outstanding ACFP family physician members who exemplify what being a family doctor is all about – providing exceptional care to their patients, making significant contributions to the health and well-being of their community and/or society in general, and dedicating themselves to the education of future generations of family doctors.

As part of the adjudication process, the successful recipient will also be nominated as the Reg L. Perkin Family Physician of the Year for Alberta, bestowed by the College of Family Physicians of Canada.

Candidates are nominated by their peers or colleagues.
Submission Deadline: April 1, 2025
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Award Criteria

  • The nominee is an ACFP/CFPC member who has been in good standing for at least one year and has been practising for a minimum of 10 years
  • Candidates may be recognized for providing exceptional care to their patients and making meaningful contributions to the health and well-being of their communities
  • Candidates may be recognized for their dedication as researchers and educators of future generations of family doctors
  • Each nominee must be community based and act as a resource to a practice population
  • Candidates must recognize the central importance of the doctor-patient relationship
  • Demonstrates outstanding leadership in the areas of advocacy, community service and/or education
  • Exemplifies the four principles of family medicine:
    • The family physician is a skilled clinician
    • Family medicine is a community-based discipline
    • The family physician is a resource to a defined practice population
    • The patient-physician relationship is central to the role of the family physician
  • The nominee is NOT a current member of the ACFP Board or the Member Engagement and Recognition Committee
  • The nominee has NOT received this award previously (to the best of your knowledge)

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→ Dr. Robert Greidanus

2024 Award Recipients

The ACFP is proud to celebrate all physicians, residents, students, and clinics who demonstrate excellence in family practice. 

 To learn more about this year’s amazing list of recipients as well as previous ACFP Award winners, visit our Award Recipients page through the button below.

Award Recipients

Dr. Robert Ian Greidanus

2024 Family Physician Of The Year Award
I grew up in Edmonton and completed my pre-med studies at King’s College before attending medical school at the University of Alberta and Family Medicine Residency in Newfoundland and Labrador. With additional training in obstetrics and surgery, I work as a GP Surgeon in Peace River, Alberta, where I’ve practised full-scope Family Medicine since 1996. I also have a passion for tropical medicine, having spent six years in Kenya and Namibia on medical missions and community development projects. Family is central to my life; I’ve been married for nearly 33 years and have 7 children. I enjoy outdoor activities like tennis, hockey, hunting, hiking, and boating, as well as travelling and exploring different cultures.
 

The one thing I love about family medicine is: I love the variety of medical issues I deal with and the challenge that presents. I love the special relationships and connections and trust you make with patients and their families from the cradle to the grave. I appreciate the ability to practice full-scope medicine, including clinic work, ER, obstetrics, surgery, and endoscopy, which is both challenging and rewarding.

Family medicine mentor: During a medical mission as a student in the Dominican Republic, I was inspired to pursue Family Medicine by humble and skilled mentors. Later, as a resident in Goose Bay, Labrador, my preceptors encouraged me to pursue rural medicine. In Peace River, I was fortunate to have senior colleagues who served as excellent role models and mentors as I began my rural practice.

One thing that surprised me about being a family physician is: Patients really care for, respect and trust you when you are their family doctor in a small town. They allow you into their lives and appreciate you, which is a great privilege.

If I wasn’t a family physician, I’d be: A professional hockey or tennis player, but I’ve always wanted to be a rural generalist and have no regrets in the career path I’ve chosen.

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