A Seat at the Table: Winter Update
In an effort to provide you, our members, a more direct line of sight to the conversations we have with partners, decision makers, and influencers,
In an effort to provide you, our members, a more direct line of sight to the conversations we have with partners, decision makers, and influencers,
Project Title: Physician motivation towards tele-healthcare: A cross-sectional look at the workplace needs and well-being of family doctors in Alberta Project End Date: June 2022 Survey
The Alberta College of Family Physicians have extended the abstract submission deadline until Friday, December 3rd. The What’s Up Doc? Research Showcase is an opportune time
Shirley Schipper: Balancing family, medicine, and establishing women in leadership roles In this episode, Dr. Shirley Schipper bravely shares personal experiences and tribulations she has faced as
By Dr. Sierra Tamminen I think it is safe to say that my transition from residency to practice was a rocky one. With the onset
By Dr. Cathy Scrimshaw How do we, as community practitioners, care and support our complex patients in the best way possible, while ensuring that we
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.