September 2026

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Act Now—Two Weeks Left to Register for the FMIF

Volunteer with the ACFP

Member Moment: Dr. Marwan Al-Doori

Join Our Physician Wellness Webinars Starting Sep. 24th

Pain and Insomnia Webinar

Upcoming CPD in Medicine Hat

Book Your 2027 Summit Stay

Honouring Truth and Reconciliation

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Primary Health Care Updates

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President's Message

Dear ACFP Members:

September often feels like the start of a new year—a natural time to reflect on where we have been and where we are headed. In that spirit, I would like to highlight a few of the accomplishments we have achieved so far and to anticipate some of the work still to come. Through each of these efforts, our focus remains on strengthening family medicine, creating meaningful opportunities for member engagement, and advancing priorities that support Alberta’s primary care and family medicine community.

Three Key Wins

2026 Family Medicine Summit (Summit) and Annual Meeting of Members (AMM)

For the first time in over four decades, the Summit was hosted in Calgary, marking a shift from its traditional setting in the Rockies to an urban centre. This change expanded accessibility and created new opportunities to engage...

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Two Weeks Left to Register for the 2026 Family Medicine Innovation Forum (FMIF)

The future of primary care starts here. Registration is still open for the FMIF happening this October 2nd to 3rd at The Westin Edmonton. Those who register by September 20th can get $50 off their registration using promo code fmif737.

Discover transformative innovations and connect with family physicians, health care leaders, and innovators from across Alberta for two inspiring days of fresh ideas, practical solutions, and meaningful conversations. This in-person event is certified for up to 3.75 Mainpro+® certified credits.

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Make a Difference, Volunteer with the ACFP

The ACFP is now accepting nominations for its Board Governance Committees and Operational Committees. If you are passionate about advancing family medicine, this is your opportunity to share your voice, collaborate with colleagues, and make a meaningful impact. We welcome representation from across the province and strongly encourage members practising in rural communities to apply.

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Member Moment: Dr. Marwan Al-Doori

Our members are at the heart of everything we do. Their expertise, engagement, and commitment help shape family medicine in Alberta. This month, we’re delighted to introduce Dr. Marwan Al-Doori, the newest Member-at-Large on the Member Engagement and Recognition Committee (MERC), one of ACFP’s operational committees. Since 2015, Dr. Al-Doori has practised in Edmonton...

Join Our Interactive Fall Webinars on Physician Wellness

The ACFP Thursday Evening Webinars are back on September 24 with the “Physician Wellness” series, shifting away from traditional lectures to foster a true community of practice. Led by Dr. Florence Obianyor, this three-part series takes a clinical approach to burnout, comparing screening, staging, and treatment to standard medical care, while reinforcing that vulnerability is not a weakness.

This free CPD program is certified for 4.75 Mainpro+ credits. Come ready to participate, connect with colleagues, and share real-world experiences in a supportive space.

Join the September 23rd session of PCN Pain Rounds webinar, presented by the Calgary and Area Primary Care Network with support from the ACFP.

Explore the link between pain and insomnia with Dr. Tim Ayas as he shares actionable frameworks for evaluating sleep disturbances and developing treatment plans for patients with complex comorbidities.

This program has been certified for up to 7.5 Mainpro+ credits.

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Don't Miss Our Upcoming CPD in Medicine Hat

The ACFP Road Shows continues to meet members where they are across Alberta, and next up is Medicine Hat on October 15th. Join Dr. Annalee Coakley for a deep-dive into health care for newcomers to Canada, including common resettlement issues in this session developed in partnership with a planning committee of local and rural family physicians.

This program has been certified for up to 1.25 Mainpro+ credits. Space is limited and event pre-registration is required.

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Book Your Stay for the 2027 Family Medicine Summit

The ACFP's premier conference, the Family Medicine Summit, will take place February 26 to 28, 2027, at the JW Marriott Edmonton ICE District.

Join colleagues from across Alberta and beyond for three days of high-impact learning, connection, and collaboration. With in-person programming, live-streamed keynotes, and on-demand content, you can customize your learning experience and bring valuable insights back to your practice.

Book your room early to enjoy exclusive room block rates while availability lasts!

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