Year in Review
The ACFP publishes the Year in Review (YIR) to report about the highlights of the past year—capturing the meaningful progress made, recognizing members’ engagement and celebrating their outstanding achievements, and providing vital updates on programs and initiatives that advance excellence in family medicine.
For a glimpse of what the ACFP has been working on, read our latest Year in Review.
To access information from the previous years, scroll down to the last section for a listing of our Year in Review publications.
The ACFP by the Numbers
2025 Year in Review
President's Message
Elevating Family Medicine: A Year of Strategic Progress
As we reflect on the past year, I am proud of the resilience and leadership shown by Alberta’s family medicine community. In a time of rapid policy shifts and mounting pressures on primary care, the ACFP and our members have stood firm—advancing a vision that places family physicians at the heart of a sustainable health system.
Over the past 12 months, the ACFP focused on strategic approaches that drive home a consistent message: family medicine is the foundation of the health care system, yet the challenges it faces—administrative burden, physician shortage, and inadequate funding for primary care teams, among many others—are crucial and pressing; they require prompt attention and effective resolution. We have listened closely to you, our members, and we have endeavoured to understand your day-to-day experiences and lived realities. Our aim has been to propose solutions that reflect your perspectives and support your ability to deliver high-quality care to your communities.
A defining moment was our Day on the Hill, where we presented a practical, forward-looking funding model for primary health care. We took this conversation further with an op-ed piece published in multiple news outlets, bringing this transformative “order of magnitude” investment model to the forefront of public discourse.
We recognize that innovation is necessary for progress. Through our inaugural Family Medicine Innovation Forum, we celebrated the creative spirit of family physicians in Alberta. We were so inspired by the submissions we received, and we look forward to seeing the impact they have on our communities in the years to come.
Throughout the year, we prioritized transparency and timely communications—providing clarity during legislative changes, practice model discussions, and modernization efforts that could impact family practice and patient care. Our goal was simple: to keep you informed, supported, and represented.
Every success we celebrate is rooted in your dedication—the care you provide, the realities you share, and the leadership you demonstrate daily. These achievements reflect the core pillars of the Patient’s Medical Home: continuity, comprehensive care, coordinated services, and team-based approaches anchored in long-term relationships.
Thank you for your trust, support, and engagement in all our initiatives and for carrying forward the values of family medicine. Together, we are building a stronger, more sustainable future for primary care in Alberta.
Warm regards,
Melanie Hnatiuk, MD CCFP FCFP President
