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LocationCentral Family Medicine Teaching Centre, Calgary, ABOpen
Job Description
Family Physician Preceptor (0.4 FTE, 6-Month Term) Central Family Medicine Teaching Centre – Calgary
The Department of Family Medicine (DFM) is a collaborative partnership between Primary Care Alberta (PCA), Alberta Health Services (AHS), and the University of Calgary’s Cumming School of Medicine (CSM). The department encompasses Physician Services, Academic Family Medicine—including education, clinical services, and research programs—and six clinical sections that oversee the delivery of family medicine–related services across Calgary. While DFM operates as a single, integrated department, this position is specific to the Academic Family Medicine program. We are committed to recruiting and retaining a diverse, inclusive, and representative workforce that reflects the communities we serve.
The DFM invites applications for a 0.4 FTE Family Physician Preceptor for a 6-month term at the Central Family Medicine Teaching Centre (CFMTC) in Calgary, starting as soon as possible.
Serving as a Family Physician Preceptor is a rewarding opportunity to influence and inspire the next generation of Family Physicians. Preceptors provide high-quality, comprehensive patient care while actively supporting the mission of the Department of Family Medicine, in partnership with the University of Calgary’s Cumming School of Medicine (CSM).
This role involves clinical care for a defined patient panel and participation as a Competency Coach for family medicine residents within an academic teaching clinic environment.
The successful candidate will:
Provide clinical supervision, teaching, and mentorship to medical students and family medicine residents
Deliver continuity of care to an assigned patient panel within a team-based Patient’s Medical Home model
Complete timely, accurate clinical documentation and follow-up of test results
Work collaboratively and respectfully with all members of the interprofessional care team
Demonstrate a strong commitment to family medicine education, learner coaching, and continuous feedback
Participate in evening clinics as scheduled
Comply with CPSA requirements, including the Triplicate Prescription Program
Contribute to quality improvement initiatives, scholarly activity, and clinical program development
Attend clinical operations, academic, and team meetings as available
Engage in relevant educational and interprofessional learning activities
Support the development of new workflows, team-based care practices, and interprofessional education models
Model professionalism, accountability, and ethical practice for learners, staff, and patients
Demonstrate respect for diverse perspectives and a commitment to equity, diversity, and inclusion
Candidates who bring diverse perspectives and lived experiences are encouraged to apply. We are committed to enhancing diversity, inclusion, socio-cultural representation, and multiple perspectives within the Department of Family Medicine.
The successful candidate must hold:
Active registration and good standing with the College of Physicians and Surgeons of Alberta (CPSA)
Certification from the College of Family Physicians of Canada (CCFP)
Eligibility for a University of Calgary Academic appointment
Demonstrated clinical experience in family medicine, with experience or interest in interprofessional, team-based care
Experience working with diverse patient populations and within interprofessional healthcare teams
An interest in quality improvement, health systems innovation, or collaborative care initiatives
The ideal candidate will also have:
Current membership on Alberta Health Services’ Medical Staff, with eligibility for appointment within the Department of Family Medicine, Section of Community Primary Care.
Please submit an application package that includes:
A letter of application addressing scholarly, professional, and creative work; teaching philosophy; administrative service; research; and experience fostering interprofessional collaboration and education
A detailed curriculum vitae
Names and contact information for three references
Remuneration for this position is provided through our Academic Medicine and Health Services Program (AMHSP) that includes both clinical and non-clinical time. Details will be provided during interview.
Additional Information
The successful candidate must hold:
Active registration and good standing with the College of Physicians and Surgeons of Alberta (CPSA)
Certification from the College of Family Physicians of Canada (CCFP)
Eligibility for a University of Calgary Academic appointment
Demonstrated clinical experience in family medicine, with experience or interest in interprofessional, team-based care
Experience working with diverse patient populations and within interprofessional healthcare teams
An interest in quality improvement, health systems innovation, or collaborative care initiatives
The ideal candidate will also have:
Current membership on Alberta Health Services’ Medical Staff, with eligibility for appointment within the Department of Family Medicine, Section of Community Primary Care.
Please submit an application package that includes:
A letter of application addressing scholarly, professional, and creative work; teaching philosophy; administrative service; research; and experience fostering interprofessional collaboration and education
A detailed curriculum vitae
Names and contact information for three references
Remuneration for this position is provided through our Academic Medicine and Health Services Program (AMHSP) that includes both clinical and non-clinical time. Details will be provided during interview.
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