May 19th is World Family Doctor Day (WFDD)! Join the Alberta College of Family Physicians (ACFP) in celebrating WFDD—right here in Alberta and around the globe.

This year, the Government of Alberta (GOA) has declared May 19th, 2026 as World Family Doctor Day in the province.



With family physicians providing 70% of health care across Alberta and Canada, WFDD presents an opportunity to thank them for being a trusted and consistent source of patient-centred care. This day is a reminder to celebrate their dedication and renew public support for their invaluable contributions.

Join the Movement!

Family doctors are at the heart of our health care system—providing care that is personal, comprehensive, and continuous. They support and build relationships with patients throughout every stage of life. The ACFP invites you to recognize their hard work, dedication, and countless contributions in your respective communities.

Get involved in Family Docs Rock!–a public awareness campaign that honours and recognizes the value of family physicians and the unique and trusted family doctor-patient relationship. Help us celebrate them with gratitude!

Three Ways to Partake

1. Declare

Proclaim May 19 as World Family Doctor Day in your municipality, town, or city.

This aligns with the GOA declaration to promote the importance of the family medicine profession in the province.

Download the suggested Declaration template

2. Share

Share your stories with us and we will share them with family doctors in your community and post them on our website.

Help spread the word on why your family doctors rock. Visit our promotional toolkit to help promote WFDD.

3.Connect

Take a moment to say a personal thank you to your family doctor.

Reach out to your community family physicians and clinics and express your gratitude for their ongoing support and work.

To learn more and explore other ways to share your appreciation, visit our website: www.familydocsrock.ca.

We would greatly appreciate your support for this meaningful campaign.

Sincerely,

Georgina Altman, MBA

Executive Director

Alberta College of Family Physicians

About World Family Doctor Day

First introduced by the World Organization of Family Doctors (WONCA) in 2010, this annual celebration has grown into a significant moment to honour the vital role of family physicians in the health care system.

Learn More about the ACFP

The ACFP is a member-based, not-for-profit organization representing more than 6,000 family physicians, family medicine residents, and medical students across Alberta. It is the provincial chapter of the College of Family Physicians of Canada (CFPC), the credentialling body responsible for the specialty of family medicine. It supports members by providing continuing professional development (CPD) opportunities and upholding the established standards for CPD delivery set by the CFPC. For more information on the ACFP, visit www.acfp.ca.