November 2025

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Register for the 2026 Summit

Research Showcase Call for Abstracts Ends Tonight

FFYFP Guidebook Update

Join the ACFP Board

Meet Dr. Diana Hong

Family Medicine Forum 2025 Recap

AI Scribe Guidelines

FMIF Innovation Feature

Primary Health Care Updates

CPD Calendar

President's Message

Dear ACFP Members,

 

I’m going to be frank with all of you: these past few weeks have been particularly heavy and I find myself feeling increasingly frustrated. Many of you have reached out to share similar sentiments, concerns, and questions regarding the recent flurry of government activity and the ACFP’s response to them. Thank you for doing so. As we steer through the challenges and opportunities in our profession, your unique experiences and perspectives are of immense importance to us. They are the fuel we need to remain resolute and unwavering in our organizational values and priorities.


Our work is far from over. Policy changes and legislative shifts are not new to us by any means, and at times can feel unrelenting. But please know that our efforts are not in vain; your continued support and involvement through these tumultuous times keeps our mission moving forward...

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Summit Spotlight: "Having Patience with Patients"


This year's Summit attendees will learn from Dr. David White how to recognize the four major types of challenging patients, reflect on what makes these interactions difficult, and walk away with new and/or improved coping strategies.


Dr. White's keynote and all others are included in both in-person and virtual registration types.


Register now for the 2026 Summit and save $100.00* on your Summit experience with promo code ACFP6397. Act fast, this promo ends December 31st


*Discount cannot be combined with any other offers and excludes learners and research participant rates. 

Last Chance: Abstract Submission Closes Tonight


Take part in the ACFP Research Showcase at the annual Family Medicine Summit on March 6, 2026. 


The deadline to submit your research, PQI, or program evaluation abstracts is tonight, November 28th, 2025. Questions? Email: research@acfp.ca.

FFYFP Guidebook 2025 Update


Last October, the First Five Years in Family Practice (FFYFP) committee launched its FFYFP Guidebook, which was created to be a living document for those in the early years of their family medicine practice. This fall, the committee undertook a review of the Guidebook, and collaborated to update it as broadly as possible...

Make a Lasting Impact, Join the ACFP Board


Your voice could exactly be what the ACFP needs! Apply for the ACFP Board and get the chance to contribute to advancing family medicine across Alberta.

  

Committed to having representation from across Alberta, the ACFP strongly encourages members practising in rural and remote communities to bring their insights to the table. Deadline of nominations is November 30th, 2025.

Member Moment: Dr. Diana Hong


We are in awe of our members who inspire us with their time, energy, and dedication for the organization. This month, we are featuring Dr. Diana Hong, Member-at-Large of the ACFP’s Governance Advisory Committee (GAC) 


Dr. Hong is a community family physician in Edmonton, where she has the privilege of providing...

AI Scribe Guidelines


In September, the Office of the Information and Privacy Commissioner (OIPC) issued guidance on artificial intelligence (AI) scribe tools to ensure any AI scribe tools being used by custodians, including family physicians, are compliant with the Health Information Act (HIA)...  

Are you using an AI Scribe?

FMIF Innovation: Carmi, the AI Clinical Assistant


Last month, the ACFP co-presented the inaugural Family Medicine Innovation Forum (FMIF) with the Alberta Medical Association – Accelerating Change Transformation Team. The event showcased so many compelling innovations seeking to improve and transform patient care in family medicine. Today, we're pleased to feature the top judge's choice award winner: Carmi, the AI clinical assistant, created by CARM&A Health. 

CPD Events

DEC 4 | "AI in Practice: Tools That Work", AMA-ACTT Digital Health Innovations

Speakers: Dr. Muhammed Mamdani, Dr. Jake Hayward, and Dr. Mike Weldon


JAN 13 | "Digital Solutions to Scale Up Pain Psychology", PCN Pain Rounds

Presenter: Dr. Maxwell Slepian

  • Missed a session? All session recordings are available through the Chronic Pain & Addiction Community on ACFP Networks
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