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April 27, 2024
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ACFP Perks ACFP PARTNERS WITH PERKOPOLIS The ACFP is excited to announce that we have partnered with Perkopolis to offer our members access to
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Alberta Seniors Care Coalition Promoting Healthy Aging in Alberta Mission The Alberta Seniors Care Coalition (ASCC) is a strategic coalition of organizations in Alberta that
Whether you are an early-career physician, or one nearing retirement, being a locum is a great way to transition into (or out of) clinical practice!
Family Medicine Summit Planning Committee Since 1955, the ACFP has hosted its Family Medicine Summit (Summit) for doctors to share knowledge and collaborate with their
It is with great pleasure that we share the ACFP’s Healthy Aging Policy Paper – Working Together for Healthy Aging in Alberta: Seniors Forum Recommendations.
Dr. Divya Garg is a Clinical Assistant Professor with the University of Calgary, Department of Family Medicine. She has completed an Academic Fellowship in Family Medicine and Master of Clinical Science Program through Western University.
She is the Site Medical Lead at the South Health Campus Family Medicine Teaching Clinic. Along with teaching residents and medical students, she has a special interest in Continuing Professional Development and also chairs the CPD committee for the Department of Family Medicine.
Additionally, she holds the role of Faculty Advocate Against Mistreatment for Undergraduate Medical Program. In this role, she serves as a confidential resource for students who have experienced mistreatment.
An Internationally educated physician, triple licensed across Nigeria, the United Kingdom and Canada with a Masters in Public Health from the Gillings School of Global Public Health, North Carolina, USA. A Clinical Assistant Professor with the University of Calgary, Department of Family Medicine with a passion for teaching, mentorship and advocacy. My practice is split across the Sunridge Family Medicine Teaching Clinic and the Mosaic Refugee Clinic. In addition, I serve as the faculty support for our BIPOC residents and I am the current secretary of the Black Physicians of Canada.
Why are you volunteering to serve on this committee?
I value connectedness amongst members of the ACFP and want to promote the feeling of inclusivity amongst members who might not feel seen, heard or felt that they belong due to their visible under-representation. In addition, I would like to ensure that the speaker choices and topics we present at the summit, reflect the diversity of the primary care providers across our Province.
What about the ACFP’s work do you find most valuable? (i.e., Advocacy, CPD, Research, etc.)
I value the attention the ACFP has paid to Advocacy, becoming a registered lobbyist to ensure our voices are heard, and the collaborations fostered, recognizing that alone we can do so little and together, we can do a lot more.
I am a family physician at Saint Thomas Community Health Centre in Bonnie Doon. My area of practice is children, adolescent, and women’s health with a focus on mental health. My research interest are competency assessment and physician health.
Why are you volunteering to serve on this committee?
I volunteer to serve on the CPD Advisory Committee as I am passionate about evidence based education and quality learning opportunities.
What about the ACFP’s work do you find most valuable?
What I value about the ACFP is that it works with family physicians to maintain the quality and uniqueness of our profession. I am proud to be part of such a wonderful organization.
I am Dr. Genelle Dingeldein and I’m a family physician practising in Grande Prairie. I was born and raised in Grande Prairie, and completed medical school and family medicine residency through the University of Alberta. I split my time working in women’s health, hospitalist medicine, the Grande Prairie PCN’s After Hours Clinic and community locums. Outside of work I enjoy running, hiking, music and spending time with my husband and three kids.
Why are you volunteering to serve on this committee?
I volunteered to be a member of the Family Medicine Summit planning committee because I have appreciated the value of quality continuing medical education provided through the ACFP and the opportunity to connect with peers across the province, particularly through the family medicine summit.
What about the ACFP’s work do you find most valuable?
What I value most about the ACFP is the ability to forge connections with other family physicians across the province, and to stay up to date with guidelines for best practice and evidence based medicine.
I am a rural family doctor in Hinton, Alberta. I completed my medical school at University of Alberta and my residency in Grande Prairie. Outside of work I love to run, hike, and bake.
Why are you volunteering to serve on this committee?
I volunteered to be part of the Family Medicine Summit Committee because my practise has hugely benefited from learning provided by the conference. I think the conference provides an excellent forum for family doctors to learn and socialize with other peers.
What about the ACFP’s work do you find most valuable?
I appreciate the ACFP’s work in advocacy for family medicine, and their excellent CME sessions for busy family physicians.
I’m Dr. Kaili Hoffart and I’m an Edmonton family doc and a University of Alberta Grad. I completed my residency at the Grey Nuns Family Medicine Centre in 2014. My home clinic is Shifa Medical Clinic in South Edmonton, where I practice full-service family medicine with a focus on women’s health and chronic pain. I also spend some time doing PCHT at the Grey Nuns Hospital, Subacute at Capital Care Grandview, and ER at Drayton Valley Hospital. I am passionate about teaching and family medicine leadership.
What about the ACFP’s work do you find most valuable?
What I value the most about the ACFP is the community, CME initiatives, and advocacy for family medicine.
Born and raised in Edmonton, Brenden completed medical school at the University of Alberta and did his residency in the Grande Prairie program. Among other things, he loves board games, buffets, books, bedtime, and apparently alliteration!
Why are you volunteering to serve on this committee?
I want to contribute to nurturing a strong sense of community between the family physicians of Alberta. I believe the Summit is a perfect forum for this; it’s an opportunity to hone our craft, celebrate our profession, and to create and strengthen meaningful connections with colleagues.
What about the ACFP’s work do you find most valuable?
Being a voice and advocate for family physicians both from professional and personal perspectives.
My undergrad degree was in Film, then I worked construction before going back to school. University of Calgary class of 2016 (Narwhal). Family medicine residency at the University of Alberta.
Why are you volunteering to serve on this committee?
I really value continuing medical education. I think many of us as doctors still suffer from Imposter Syndrome, and there is great value in not only learning new things, but reminding ourselves of how much we do know. I think when we come together to share in learning we also support one another so that we can feel confident in the amazing work we do.
What about the ACFP’s work do you find most valuable?
I think the work the ACFP does in supporting continuing medical education is vital, and we do need to be approaching it from the Family Medicine point of view. Cardiologists or Respirologists or Endocrinologists might attend the same lecture as me, but their role in identifying new problems is very different from mine and so what they need to know or watch for could be very different from a family doctor.
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.