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Outstanding New Professional Award (ONP)

The New Professional Award recognizes a family physician, in his or her first five years of practice, who has not only successfully established his/her career, but has demonstrated balance through commitment to family, patients, colleagues and community. Examples may include, but are not limited to the following:

  • Served as a volunteer in the community
    Demonstrated proficiency and competency in providing care to patients
  • Opened a new practice – solo or group
  • Contributed to a new practice or locum, by sharing on-call duties, working with colleagues, and other health professionals in a team environment
  • Participated as a valued member of a professional committee
  • Provided leadership through involvement in teaching and/ or research
  • Improved problem-solving skills in the clinic and/ or hospital setting
Candidates are nominated by their peers or members of the public, or are self-nominated.
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 five years or less
  • Candidates may be recognized for exemplary leadership, innovation, initiative, and dedication in one or more of the following areas:
    • Acting as a role model for learners and colleagues
    • Conducting outstanding scholarly activities in family medicine
    • Being involved in important health care projects or initiatives at the community level
    • Providing leadership in a hospital committee or project
    • Being involved in Chapter and/or national College activities
  • 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. TaeEun Ahn

2024 ACFP 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. TaeEun Ahn

2024 Outstanding New Professional

I’m a family physician with a background in neurobiology from the University of Western Ontario and medical training from the University of Alberta and the University of Calgary. I enjoy the variety in my work as a family doctor, from community health and hospital medicine to psychotherapy. My experience practicing in urban clinics, rural communities in Alberta, remote areas in the Northwest Territories, and teaching has kept my job exciting and fulfilling. In my downtime, I love exploring the beautiful Rockies, traveling, and spending time with loved ones.

The one thing I love about family medicine is: What I love most about family medicine is its versatility. It lets me engage in diverse aspects of medicine—community health, preventative care, hospital medicine, and psychotherapy—across various settings, from urban clinics to rural and remote locations. This diversity keeps my practice dynamic and fulfilling, allowing me to tailor my career to my interests while addressing the varied needs of my patients and community.

Family medicine mentor: Dr. Quail, Dr. Regehr, and Mr. Tong have had a profound impact on me with their wisdom, guidance, and unwavering support. My colleagues (RJ, CB, LN, NA, MJ, SB) and classmates (RC, AS, HY, AY, TN) have also been invaluable, both as voluntary and involuntary mentors, sharing insights and experiences that have enriched my practice. Above all, my parents, Umma and Appa, have been my greatest mentors, teaching me resilience and open-mindedness through their own life stories.

One thing that surprised me about being a family physician is: I’m continually surprised by the depth and variety of family medicine, which covers all aspects of healthcare from cradle to grave. Whether it’s preventive care, chronic condition management, mental health support, or end-of-life guidance, family medicine allows me to make a meaningful impact at every stage of a patient’s life. This blend of diversity and continuity makes it uniquely special to me.

If I wasn’t a family physician, I’d be: I’d still want to be in a field where I can continue learning and positively impact lives, and I’m also drawn to communications and public engagement roles for their potential to creatively connect with others and inspire meaningful change.

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