Chapter News: February 2026
Reminder – CQMF Awards 2026: Submit by February 28th!
Our outstanding colleagues deserve to be recognized for their contributions to improving care in our communities. We encourage you to submit nominations. Winners will be announced on June 5th at the CQMF Awards cocktail reception, as part of CQMF Day 2026. Deadline for nominations: February 28, 2026.
CQMF Day 2026 – A compelling program inspired by international conferences
Join us on June 5th for an engaging discussion on the appropriateness of care. As important questions continue to emerge, there is a growing need to develop strategies to critically assess new information. Don’t miss this important conversation. Join us in June at the Palais des congrès de Montréal for “Choisir avec pertinence, soigner avec sens” (Choosing wisely, caring with purpose). View the program and register.
Has your clinic registered for the 2026 Informed Practice training session?
Our certified, interactive one-day training session “Pour une pratique éclairée : une utilisation judicieuse des examens et des traitements” (Informed Practice – Using Tests and Treatment Wisely) equips participants with practical clinical tools and supports meaningful changes in practice. The session is offered to groups of 8 to 24 participants, and our facilitators can deliver it at your clinic or another training location. For more information or to register, please visit our website.
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The Countdown Is On: Register now for the 71st Annual Family Medicine Summit
With just three weeks left to register for Alberta’s premier family medicine conference, now is the perfect time to secure your spot! Join this hybrid event live from Calgary, March 6–8, 2026. Hosted by the Alberta College of Family Physicians (ACFP), the 71st Family Medicine Summit (Summit) offers high impact continuing professional development on mental health, low back pain, geriatric care, and many more. Registrants can earn up to 20.75 Mainpro+® credits.
This year’s keynotes include Dr. Samantha Nutt, Dr. Brian Goldman, Dr. Sterling Sparshu, and many more.
To register and learn more about this conference, visit: www.familymedicinesummit.ca.
Submit a nomination for the 2026 ACFP Awards
Do you know a colleague, learner, or clinical team who goes above and beyond? Nominate them today for the 2026 ACFP Awards presented by the Alberta College of Family Physicians. The submissions deadline is April 1, 2026.
Questions? Email [email protected].
Award Spotlight: Outstanding new professionals
The ACFP is proud to celebrate family physicians in their early careers whose leadership, innovation, initiative, and dedication in various aspects of the family medicine profession are exemplary, setting a standard for their generation of health care professionals. It honours two recipients—Dr. Megan Findlay and Dr. Amanda Wang—with the ACFP Awards 2025 Outstanding New Professional (ONP).
Read more about our award recipients.
Join the PCN Pain Rounds webinar March 19th
Back by popular demand—join the session to explore the core principles of developing effective treatment plans for individuals with ADHD and examine how stimulant medications can influence pain perception and pain management. Register today.
Missed the session “Digital Solutions to Scale Up Pain Psychology”? Past session recordings are available through Chronic Pain and Addiction Community on ACFP Networks.
2026 BCCFP Awards Nominations Open Until February 26
We want to invite you to celebrate the contributions of family physicians across British Columbia at the BCCFP’s 2026 Awards. Nominations are open until February 26, 2026.
Physician and Resident Nominated Awards
Family physicians and residents in British Columbia can nominate peers who demonstrate exceptional dedication to family medicine:
- BC Family Physician of the Year: Honouring outstanding contributions to the field of family medicine
- First Five Years of Family Practice Award: Two awards recognizing excellence in early practice (rural and urban)
- Residents Awards: Five awards including $1,500 to support residents advancing family medicine (self-nominations accepted)
Patient Nominated Award
Patients can nominate their trusted family physician through the My Family Doctor Award. Five family physicians, one from each geographic health region, receive this recognition annually.
All nominees must be BCCFP members and not current Board members.
Visit the awards page to submit your nomination and learn more about eligibility criteria.
Celebrating the First Circle of Impact Recipients
Family physicians’ contributions extend far beyond individual patient encounters. Whether through teaching, advocacy, leadership, or promoting equity in health care, their work creates ripples of positive change that touch countless lives. The Circle of Impact honours these vital efforts, recognizing that when family physicians excel in their multifaceted roles, the benefits ripple through entire communities.
Empower: Excellence in teaching, education, and mentorship
This award celebrates family physicians who foster the next generation through teaching excellence, educational leadership, and valuable mentorship. Our recipients Dr. Ian Kirby, Dr. James Card, and Dr. Simon Moore demonstrate how investing in the next generation strengthens the entire field of family medicine.
Advocate: Leadership in health care system change
For family physicians who shape health policy and drive systems change, creating a more equitable, patient-centred health care system. Our recipients Dr. Lorelei Johnson, Dr. Amy Cuthbertson, Dr. Goldis Mitra, and Dr. Jennifer Kask exemplify the bold leadership needed to transform health care delivery across our province.
Connect: Community leadership and peer support
We honour family physicians who serve as cornerstones of care, leading community health initiatives and fostering collaborative practices. Our recipients Dr. Kraig Montalbetti, Dr. David Jerome, and Dr. Sukaina Kara show how family physicians strengthen their communities through service and connection.
The BCCFP congratulates all eleven recipients and thanks their nominators for recognizing their invaluable contributions to family medicine in the province.
Family physicians are invited to continue nominating colleagues whose excellence in teaching, advocacy, and community leadership deserves celebration.
