Read Full eNews To all my colleagues from across the province, I want to start by extending my gratitude to all of you. Thank you for continuing the work that you do given the constraints and challenges the COVID-19 pandemic has created. There is continued evolution in terms of how we deliver care to our…
Read MoreA Letter to the Premier: Health care reform in Alberta needs to focus on quality patient care
Dear Members, We understand both the magnitude and the gravitiy of the current COVID-19 pandemic and want you to know we fully support you. We are determined to have your voices heard and are reaching out directly to the Honourable Premier Jason Kenney and Health Minister, Tyler Shandro. Below is a copy of the letter…
Read MoreMarch President’s Message – Into the Unknown
Read Full eNewsTo say we are in a time of change and uncertainty would be an understatement. From the unpredictable political climate of Alberta to the formal declaration of a new worldwide pandemic, there is a constellation of change that many of us have likely not experienced before. COVID-19 I have many thoughts about what…
Read MoreThe Future of Family Medicine
Dear Members, A powerful group of family physicians met this morning at our first Member Forum co-hosted by the Alberta College of Family Physicians (ACFP) and the Alberta Medical Association (AMA) Sections of Family Medicine and Rural Medicine. We met before the kickoff of the Family Medicine Summit to talk about “The Future of Family…
Read MoreJanuary Message from the President
Read Full eNews Happy New Year. 2019 was a year that saw many changes, many directly effecting health care. We have seen challenges regarding funding and while the government continues its consultative process, there remains the possibility that funding and payment models as they currently exist may be subject to change in the future. We…
Read MoreDecember Message From the President
Read Full eNews The profession currently faces a time of challenge. While physicians are not alone in facing the ramifications of our current economic and political climate, proposals on the table could have substantial impacts for Family Physicians across the province. This is a time that needs unity across the profession. We recognize the importance…
Read MoreNovember – Message from the President & Executive Director
Read Full eNews With new legislation being tabled that affects family physicians, it is important that your voice is heard. We have a close working relationship with the Alberta Medical Association (AMA) and the Sections of Family Medicine and Rural Medicine in Alberta through our chair at the Primary Care Alliance (PCA). We use our…
Read MoreSeptember – Message from the President
Read Full eNews During a recent trip to Washington D.C., I spoke with Kaiser Permanente doctors about their service model. Our conversations left me inspired to discuss and explore innovations within our current health care system. Albert Einstein once suggested “we cannot solve our problems with the same thinking we used when we created them.”…
Read More2019 ACFP eNews
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Read MoreJune – Message from the President
Read Full eNews We often speak of leadership in Family Medicine and it is important to remember that leadership comes in many forms and contexts. Whether it be involvement in national/provincial committees or working within our clinics and with our patients – leadership is woven into all aspects of being a family physician. To recognize…
Read MoreApril – Message from the President
Read Full eNews Spring is often a time of refresh – spring cleaning, planting the garden, setting up the patio, filing taxes (perhaps not the last one). This spring, the ACFP Board also starts the process of refreshing the organization’s strategic plan. Our current 3-year plan (click here to see our 2017-2019 plan) is due for review…
Read MoreMarch – Message from the President
Read Full eNews Spring is here and we have just wrapped up one of the most successful Family Medicine Summits in ACFP history. The Summit saw record attendance and a re-organized sponsorship area to optimize your attendee experience. Our signature event is a culmination of many programs including an excellent CPD opportunities, an outstanding Research Showcase,…
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