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Commitee Renewal Process

We are delighted to announce a bold renewal of our operational committees aimed at enhancing collaboration, efficiency, and collective impact. This will involve combining the following committees:

  • The Membership Advisory Committee (MAC) and the Awards and Recognition Committee (ARC)
  • The Continuing Professional Development Advisory Committee (CPDAC) and the Virtual Education Committee (VEC)

 
These newly formed committees will be known as the Members Engagement and Recognition Committee and the Education Committee respectively. This strategic move will broaden our scope while streamlining efforts in delivering effective communication, strengthening our recognition program, and advancing high-quality educational initiatives to our members.

Whether you’re interested in shaping member experiences, advancing educational excellence, or contributing to our membership’s recognition efforts, there’s a role for you to play in driving our shared vision forward. We invite you to join us and get involved to make a difference!

Nothing About You Without You

The ACFP prides itself on the work it does—the programs and services it offers its members and the advocacy efforts it employs. All of this success can be attributed to the dedication and commitment of our volunteer members. Be it taking in a shadowing student during the summer or sitting on a planning committee, none of our work is possible without our members who step up and inform and advise our staff on programming.

Join Our Board

As a Board member, you will act in a position of trust for the community, be responsible for the effective governance of the organization, and be accountable to the ACFP membership. Learn more about our Board.

Currently Accepting Nominations

Join a Committee

You can see the immediate impact of your expertise and guidance by joining a committee. Our staff work very closely with you to advance the strategic vision of the Board. There are five committees to choose from. Visit the Committee page to learn more about them.

Current Committee Opportunities

How to Apply

  • To apply for the Board, submit a PDF copy of your CV, a 250-word letter of interest (LOI) detailing your experience and the reason for your application and a completed nomination form. Email your application to governance@acfp.ca ⁠

  • To apply for governance and operational committees, submit a PDF copy of your CV and a 250-word letter of interest (LOI). Email your application to governance@acfp.ca

Other Ways You Can Stay Connected

If you do not have time to volunteer on a committee, there are other ways to stay connected. Make sure you are receiving our email communications. If you’re not, email info@acfp.ca

Do you have a story to share? Consider submitting a blog post or being a guest on our podcast series, the more stories we can share the stronger the connection we make for our community.

 

Join Our Online Community

ACFP Networks aims to provide safe and secure networking spaces for not only ACFP members, but all primary care providers to connect, share, and support one another while advancing best practices.

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.