2019 ACFP eNews
Our 2019 eNews submissions at a glance: January February March April May June August September October November December
Our 2019 eNews submissions at a glance: January February March April May June August September October November December
July 16, 2019, the Chief Medical Officer of Health, Dr. Deena Hinshaw, declared a provincial outbreak of infectious syphilis and the activation of the Alberta
Getting Practical for Better Practice Make sure you don’t miss the 8 th annual Practical Evidence for Informed Practice (PEIP) conference! This year’s PEIP conference topics include:
Read Interview Questions No two days are ever quite the same for a family physician, and rural doc Noel DaCunha can attest to that. Dr.
By Jovita Beyer, MD, CCFP So, you are finally done, ready to dive into family medicine and your clinic! You get to see all your
Read Full eNews We often speak of leadership in Family Medicine and it is important to remember that leadership comes in many forms and contexts.
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.