Upwards of 500 attendees focused on “The Path Ahead” – as the theme of the AMA-ACTT hosted conference held in downtown Edmonton over the first weekend in May.
The event concentrated on the shared journey of health care transformation and working with multi-disciplinary teams towards team-based care.
This year, the event achieved the Patients Included™designation with the inclusion of seven patient partners. They along with their families are essential in helping to improve the primary health care system in Alberta. Patient partners bring their voices and lived experience to help inform the work. The patients' involvement, including their reflections, are detailed in a brief summary.
Over the three-day event, attendees discussed the significance of effective leadership, managing change and innovation. They also learned about important initiatives underway that advance the Patient’s Medical Home in an Integrated Health Neighbourhood.
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Several keynote speakers presented including the emcee, musician Matt Day who struck a chord with his message about “connection over perfection” and “playing others back in”. Former astronaut and physician, Dr. Robert Thirsk shared insights on teamwork, self care, followership and exploration from both space and earth.
Dr. Cassandra Felske-Durksen and Dr. Cayla Gilbert unpacked the history contexts of primary care in Alberta and activities, such as Indigenous storytelling, art and podcasts that can be explored for a better understanding. Ice Climbing World Cup and X Games gold medalist Will Gadd offered tools for leading teams through risk and uncertainty via captivating stories and video.
Ice Climbing World Cup and X Games gold medalist Will Gadd speaking to the Forum crowd
The program guide from the 2025 Primary Care Strategic Forumis available to learn more about the event. More details, including presentations, recordings and more will be available in the coming months.