Our Mission
Serving the public by guiding the medical profession.
Our Vision
Albertans are healthier because the College of Physicians & Surgeons of Alberta:
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ensures that physicians are competent throughout their careers;
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supports physicians in providing compassionate, caring and ethical services to the people of Alberta;
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fosters quality health care for all Albertans through innovation, collaboration and cooperation with other key stakeholders; and
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advocates for public policy that contributes to the health of Albertans.
Our Values
We value the privilege of self-regulation granted to us by the people of Alberta and are committed to continually earning their trust. To that end, we commit to act according to the following set of values:
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When making decisions, we use available evidence and, when evidence is not available, we work to develop it to inform our work.
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We support our organization and each other – we care, we share, we listen, we respond.
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We are responsible – for giving our best effort, for asking tough questions, for achieving high standards, and always trying to improve.
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We treat people with fairness and respect.
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We value diversity in people and ideas.
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We practise open and honest communication – we engage in relevant, timely and meaningful discussion at all levels and with all partners.
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We seek and are open to new ideas; we are flexible in our thinking and our approaches to our work; we value innovation, enjoy our work and celebrate our achievements.
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We work in a collegial, proactive manner with all external stakeholders.