President’s Message: September 2023
Read Full eNews Dear Members, The start of the academic year is always an eventful time. We find ourselves settling back into our routines and
Read Full eNews Dear Members, The start of the academic year is always an eventful time. We find ourselves settling back into our routines and
Read Full eNews Dear Members, I hope your summer has been wonderful so far and you have had some time to enjoy the warm weather,
Read Full eNews Dear Members, I hope this letter finds you all in good health and high spirits. As we embrace the warmth of summer
Read Full eNews This spring promises to be full of excitement and opportunity. From leadership to advocacy and celebration, I would like to draw your
Read Full eNews It is an honour and privilege to serve as the new President of the Alberta College of Family Physicians (ACFP). I would
Read Full eNews Often February is home to the long, cold days of winter in our province, but thankfully they are also a time of
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.