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Mentor Magic: Unleashing the power of future docs


Celebrate Your Peers with the 2024 ACFP Awards


The Art of Clinical Communication Webinar


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MESSAGE FROM THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR


Dear ACFP Members:


Twenty twenty-three was a year of change, challenge and renewal. With the provincial elections, it came with many challenges that required increased advocacy and engagement efforts. Such circumstances seem likely to continue into the foreseeable future as the Alberta primary care system gets reorganized and restructured.


As we struggle to maintain the volunteer army that is so critical to the ACFP’s governance and operations, we understand the burden that all family physicians and primary care leaders are carrying. Nevertheless, we remain steadfast in advocating for our family physicians whenever and in whatever way possible.


In the midst of it all, our Board, staff, committees, and members were ready to take action and make things happen. Here are the highlights for 2023 from my perspective...


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Register for the 2024 Summit - Attend Virtually!


Take in the same great conference and earn the same amount of credits (up to 21.0 Mainpro+® credits) without the hassle of traveling! With the ACFP's expertise in delivering online events, virtual attendees can livestream the Summit's main stage and access pre-recorded concurrent sessions all from the comfort of your own home!


For more details, visit our event website: www.familymedicinesummit.ca. 

Explore Mentor Match

at the ACFP Networks


Celebrate #MentorMonth by getting started with ACFP Networks’ Mentor Match! This unique, self-matching service allows mentees and mentors to connect, share common experiences, and tap into the expertise of your peers on a one-to-one basis.


Join our safe and secure platform today to utilize this innovative tool.  

Mentor Magic: Unleashing the power of future docs

By Brandon Ng, Resident


Hello to all the incredible family physicians out there! I'm currently navigating the exciting and challenging world of residency. As a learner, I'm experiencing firsthand how a great mentor can make all the difference. In this article, I want to share some insights into what transforms a good preceptor into a great one, from the perspective of someone on the receiving end of this crucial guidance. Let’s unravel the mentor magic that shapes the future of family medicine and discover how you...


Celebrate Your Peers with the 2024 ACFP Awards


If you know colleagues who have shown exceptional contributions, leadership, and dedication to Family Medicine, nominate them for the 2024 ACFP Awards! Submit your nominations on or before April 1st.

EVENTS

Jan 31 | Choosing Wisely Talks on Bronchiolitis 

Feb 1 | ACFP Webinars - The Art of Clinical Communication

Mar 1-3 | The Family Medicine Summit

Mar 14 | PCN Pain Rounds - Activity Prescriptions: Where to start when everything hurts 

Sign up for the ACFP Thursday Evening Webinars "The Art of Clinical Communication"

Feb 1 | 7:00-8:00 p.m.


Join guest speaker Dr. Tina Nicholson for a valuable conversation on the vital role of verbal and non-verbal communication in physician-patient encounters. Webinar attendees will also learn how to recognize cultural and age-related nuances that may challenge and/or enrich discussions with patients, all while gaining evidence-based techniques to advance their communication skills.


Registration is free and open to both physicians and medical home colleagues.

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