History

In June 1954, the Alberta College of Family Physicians was established by a group of general practitioners who believed in a vision—a vision for knowledge sharing in practical settings and professional camaraderie.

The Chapter was known, back then, as The College of General Practice (Alberta Division).  A 1969 article written by past president (1960), M. Dolgoy MD, in Canadian Family Physician documents the first 10 years of the Chapter.  Download the full article now or see the original 1969 scans.

The First 10 Years

Time	Milestone
June 1954	The College is founded.  Dr. Pat Rose was nominated to represent the College in early deliberations.
October 1954	The Chapter's Secretary, Dr. R. F. Taylor, sends a formal request to the University of Alberta's Dean of Medicine, Dr. John Scott, for the desire to have Class A teaching hospitals with a focus on general practice training programs.
April 1955	First Scientific Assembly is held in Red Deer.
September 1955	Chapter members are asked to act as preceptors for third and fourth year students (the unofficial preceptorships are early remnants of a Residency program)
January 1957	3rd Annual Scientific Assembly held in Edmonton
January 1958	4th Annual Scientific Assembly held in Lethbridge
February 1958	Preceptor plans are finalized for Alberta and run until 1962 before it is replaced by the University of Alberta Family Study Plan.
January 1959	5th Annual Scientific Assembly moves to Banff and has remained as the conference location until this day.