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March – Message from the President

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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, our Awards presentation, and our Annual Meeting of Members.
At the AMM, we introduced our new Board Member, Dr. Donna Mummert and I had the honour to be officially inaugurated as your president. Read my full inauguration speech here. We also showcased the incredible amount of work our volunteers and staff did last year. Download our Year in Review here.
I take this position very seriously and am proud and honoured to work alongside you for the next two years. We will revisit our strategic framework and priorities. Our focus ahead will continue to be delivering strong CPD and educational experiences and continuing to foster leadership and strong advocacy in primary care.

Please contact me any time at acfppres@acfp.ca.

Vishal Bhella, MD, CCFP
President
Alberta College of Family Physicians

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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.