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November 7-12 is Family Doctor Week in Canada!

Help us celebrate family doctors in Alberta and Canada by sharing your story.

FDW_1-4 PG hor Ad_ENGLISHThe College of Family Physicians of Canada’s Annual Family Doctor Week in Canada celebrates and acknowledges the outstanding contributions of Canadian family doctors for their dedication to their patients and the delivery of high-quality health care.  This special week also provides an opportunity for governments, health care organizations, colleagues, and the public to acknowledge the outstanding contributions made by family doctors to improve the health and well-being of their patients.

A family doctor-patient relationship is often times one of the most trusted in health care. It is a relationship that both the doctor and patient have been nurturing since a patient’s first visit—and often the patient’s first encounter with the health care system. We know patients count on family doctors and value these relationships.

The CFPC invites you to join in this year’s celebration and support your fellow family physicians during Family Doctor Week in Canada from November 7–12.

Share Your Story

Help us promote the value of the family physician—in your life and in Alberta and Canada. Share your story! Tell us why your family doctor rocks and we’ll share your story here on this site and with your doctor. As a thank you, we’ll send you one of our Family Docs Rock t-shirt or brand new toques.

For more details visit our Family Docs Rock page.

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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.