By Dr. Tyler Hunter Now that you have left academic half days behind in residency, obtaining continuing medical education (CME) can be another burden on your already busy schedule. The minimum CME requirements set by the CFPC are: Instead of slogging through entering 250 UpToDate credits, below are a few ideas of how to reach…
Read MorePresident’s Message – November 2023
Read Full eNews Dear ACFP Members: The Alberta College of Family Physicians believes that every Albertan deserves to have access to a family physician and a primary care team. To do that, Alberta Health needs to fund the expansion of family practice teams at the point of care including more appropriate funding for family physicians…
Read MoreShare Your Thoughts on COPD Care
University of Alberta Project Title: Community Pharmacists’ Provision of Comprehensive COPD care: A Cross-Sectional Study in Alberta End Date: March 31st, 2024 Survey Link: https://redcap.link/physician-copd-survey We are seeking General Practitioners, Respirologists and Emergency Physicians to take part in the survey on provision of COPD care in Alberta. Researchers want to explore the current practices and…
Read MoreGet Involved! Participate in Family Medicine Research
University of Alberta Project Title: Family Physicians’ Perspectives on Pregnancy Care End Date: January 31st, 2024 Survey Link: https://forms.gle/dvUwZ7FoboxrQ6NR8 You are invited to share your perspectives on pregnancy care! Many family physicians provide pregnancy care until 20 weeks gestational age and make a decision around where patients receive the remainder of their pregnancy and intrapartum…
Read MoreMessage to Members: A response to the MAPS Report
Read Full eNews Dear ACFP Members: Since the announcement of Alberta Health’s Modernizing Alberta’s Primary Health Care System (MAPS) initiative last September, the Alberta College of Family Physicians (ACFP) has been an active advocate for its members. Our efforts draw upon our own MAPS submission (Executive Summary), which ensure that every Albertan has access to…
Read MoreThe ACFP Honours MacEwan University Health Centre for Its Excellence in Patient-Centred Care
On October 17, 2023, the Alberta College of Family Physicians (ACFP) presented the MacEwan University Health Centre (MUHC), an Edmonton teaching clinic, with its 2023 Patient’s Medical Home (PMH) Outstanding Family Practice Award. At the celebration, Dr. Noel DaCunha, ACFP President, spoke of the clinic’s exceptional leadership and demonstration of the PMH principles and went…
Read MoreFFYFP Blog – “Spooky Situations in the Office”
By Dr. Charissa Ho It is spooky season! With that, let’s talk about the scary situations we can encounter in our family medicine offices and how we can deal with them. Spooky Situation 1: Upset patient in the clinic. You’re going about your day when one of the MOAs knocks on your door. Knock, knock….
Read MoreGet Involved! Participate in Family Medicine Research!
University of Alberta Project Title: One:carepath Implementation: Implementation and Evaluation of an Innovative Integrated Conservative (Non-Dialysis) Kidney Management Pathway by Community Care Providers across Alberta, and the Development, Implementation and Evaluation of an Innovative Integrated Supportive Care Pathway by Primary Care across Alberta End Date: September 2024 Survey Link: www.ualberta.ca/~kscrg Are you interested in shared care…
Read MorePresident’s Message: September 2023
Read Full eNews Dear Members, The start of the academic year is always an eventful time. We find ourselves settling back into our routines and schedules, hopefully feeling recharged and reinvigorated from the summer. As the fall season commences, now may be a good time to set new goals and seek out fresh opportunities for…
Read MoreA Week in the Life – First Five Years in Family Practice
Introduction by Dr. Charissa Ho, Chair, ACFP FFYFP Committee So, the Canadian Resident Matching Service (CaRMS) applications have already started. Those who are considering their specialty of choice may be thinking “Why should I apply to family medicine programs?” Well, the First Five Years in Family Practice (FFYFP) Committee has come together to provide you…
Read MoreMark your calendar and register for the PCN Pain Rounds!
Presented by the Calgary and Area Primary Care Networks, PCN Pain Rounds is a grand rounds-style webinar series for family doctors and multidisciplinary team members interested in improving the care they provide to people with pain. For more details on the upcoming program, visit PCN Pain Rounds event site. The ACFP has been a long-time…
Read MoreFFYFP Blog: “Hello from the other side” – Teaching tips for the new grad
By Dr. Kristina Quan When I first finished residency, I found myself asking “how am I supposed to teach when I was the student yesterday?” Taking on learners early in your career can seem intimidating and daunting but it can also be very rewarding. Below are some helpful tips and reasons to teach that I…
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