Alberta Medical Association
Alberta Medical Association Supporting the Patient’s Medical Home Vision through Joint Advocacy Efforts How the ACFP Works With the AMA, Its Sections and Programs The
Alberta Medical Association Supporting the Patient’s Medical Home Vision through Joint Advocacy Efforts How the ACFP Works With the AMA, Its Sections and Programs The
By Michelle Chow MD, CCFP, BSc (Hons), NCMP The practice of medicine can be a rewarding, but challenging journey. Reflecting back on my first five
University of Alberta Project Title: The Impact of Virtual Care on Decision-Making Capacity Assessments (DMCAs) End Date: March 31, 2023 Survey Link: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/99H5S3Y Before the COVID-19
The Collaborative Mentorship Network for Chronic Pain and Addiction (CMN) and the Calgary Pain Program are collaborating on an exciting new project, “Chronic Pain Gains
Title: CMN Collab Q&A – Trauma Informed Treatment Planning: The Tools & How to Use Them Speaker: Kara Irwin, MSc, RPsych Event Rescheduled— TBD. Updates will
Title: Pediatric Chronic Pain Speaker: Dr. Katie Birnie, PhD RPsych, and Dr. Nivez Rasic, Pediatric Anesthesiologist, BSc MD FRCPC, Anesthesiology & Pain Medicine Event Cancelled. Updates
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.