President’s Message – June 2024
Read Full eNews Dear ACFP Members, Today, June 21st, marks Indigenous Peoples Day across the country. Coinciding with the National Indigenous History Month (NIHM), this
Read Full eNews Dear ACFP Members, Today, June 21st, marks Indigenous Peoples Day across the country. Coinciding with the National Indigenous History Month (NIHM), this
Read Full eNews Starting off the month with the 2024 Family Medicine Summit, March is a time for education, convergence, and constant engagement for us
Read Full eNews Dear ACFP Members: Although we are still in the early days of 2024, our commitment to representing the voice of family physicians
Read Full eNews Dear ACFP Members: The holiday season ushers in the best time for reflection, gratitude, and celebration. At the Alberta College of Family
Read Full eNews Dear ACFP Members: The Alberta College of Family Physicians believes that every Albertan deserves to have access to a family physician and
Read Full eNews Dear ACFP Members: Since the announcement of Alberta Health’s Modernizing Alberta’s Primary Health Care System (MAPS) initiative last September, the Alberta College
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.