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Changes to Research at the ACFP

The ACFP is officially welcoming members of the Research Committee (RC), a new subcommittee of ACFP’s Education Committee. The ACFP proudly supports family medicine and primary health care research and has identified the importance of bringing together a group of experienced individuals to guide the annual Research Showcase. Committee members will contribute to key activities like managing abstract submissions, overseeing the review process, and participating in the adjudication of submissions.

As we transition to this committee-based approach for the Showcase, we are also saying some farewells. The ACFP extends our deepest gratitude to Dr. Donna Manca, Medical Director, and Dr. Turin Chowdhury, Co-Facilitator, for their years of dedicated service to ACFP’s Research Showcase. Their leadership has been instrumental in its success, and they are true trailblazers in Alberta’s family medicine research community. We celebrate and appreciate their significant contributions to advancing family medicine research, and are excited to see the incredible impact they will continue to make.

Thank you, Drs. Manca and Chowdhury!

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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.