This past week, we celebrated World Family Doctor Day (WFDD), an annual occasion for us to celebrate our contributions as a community of family medicine physicians. For more than 10 years, the Alberta College of Family Physicians (ACFP) has collected hundreds of heartwarming stories of gratitude from Albertans who share how their family doctors have positively impacted their health and well-being. Year after year, these stories continue to flood in as part of the ACFP’s signature public awareness campaign—“Family Docs Rock!”; underscoring the value of family medicine and the unique relationship we as family physicians have with our patients.

While World Family Doctor Day occurs one day each year, the ACFP’s advocacy efforts aim to celebrate and promote the value of family physicians all year long. You can still view the WFDD campaign and get a dose of inspiration from our inspiring colleagues through the ACFP’s YouTube channel.

On World Family Doctor Day and everyday, I want to thank you for everything you do to support your patients and the health system.

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