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Alberta Medical Association

Supporting the Patient's Medical Home Vision through Joint Advocacy Efforts

How the ACFP Works With the AMA, Its Sections and Programs

The AMA is a partner of the ACFP in the provision of programs and supports for our common membership. Efforts are made to advocate jointly for policy and programs that support the Patient’s Medical Home and optimal use of resources in the delivery of care to families and individuals in community.

The Alberta Medical Association (AMA) represents Alberta’s physicians, residents and medical students in matters related to the promotion of health, the provision of and payment for medical services, and the integrity of the profession. For over 100 years, the AMA has represented and advocated for Alberta physicians and their patients and strengthened their leadership in the provision of sustainable quality care and meeting professional standards.

The AMA envisions to be powered individually and collectively by physician leadership and stewardship in a high-performing health system through:
  • Its initiatives as leaders, innovators and clinicians drive Patients First® as a cornerstone of the health care system.
  • Member wellness and economic well being in their practices and communities are supported by AMA’s comprehensive negotiated agreements and programs.
  • The voices of members – individually, regionally and within specialties – are heard and reflected within the system through our united voice of openness and accountability.
  • Its physicians being valued and respected throughout the system in their professional roles and through their unique relationships with patients and system partners.

The Sections of Family Medicine and Rural Medicine represent all family physicians within the AMA. They strive to help general practitioners provide quality care to patients, achieve economic wellbeing, and enjoy quality of life either in urban or rural practice.

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.