Join Us in Celebrating World Family Doctor Day, May 19th, 2026
The Alberta College of Family Physicians (ACFP) is proud to support the global recognition of Family Doctors on May 19th. First declared by the World Organization of Family Doctors (WONCA) in 2010, World Family Doctor Day (WFDD) has become a day to acknowledge the central role and contribution of family doctors in the delivery of personal, comprehensive, and continuing health care for all patients.
Provincial Declaration
The Government of Alberta has declared May 19th, 2026 as World Family Doctor Day in Alberta. In a letter addressed to the ACFP, Adriana LaGrange, the Minister of Primary and Preventative Health Services, noted this about the declaration: “It is my hope that increased awareness about the role of family physicians in delivering personal, comprehensive, and continuous care will promote the importance of the profession in our province.”
About Family Docs Rock!
The annual WFDD celebration serves as the culminating event for the ACFP’s signature public awareness campaign–Family Docs Rock! which honours and recognizes the value of family physicians and the unique and trusted family doctor-patient relationship. For over 10 years, the Family Docs Rock! campaign has garnered more than 200 patient stories of gratitude!
Got a Great Family Doc? Show Your Appreciation Today
Take part in our WFDD celebrations! Share a message of gratitude for our Family Docs Rock! collection, and help spread the word with a poster, a recognition certificate, a Family Docs Rock swag or a social media shoutout. Together, we honour the important role of family physicians in our health care system.
Share Your Story
Take a few minutes to share your story of gratitude for your family doctor—your voice matters.
More Ways to Partake
Give Thanks with a Certificate
Thank a family doctor for their care and commitment with a certificate of recognition.
Display Our Poster
Help raise awareness—download, print, and hang up any of our posters in clinics or public spaces.
Celebrate on Social Media
Use the hashtags #FamilyDocsRock #WFDD2026 to tell the world why family docs rock! Get started with these suggestions and fill-in-the-blank prompts:
- #FamilyDocsRock! Happy #WFDD2026 Dr. __________, thank you for _____________.
- #FamilyDocsRock because they are your strongest advocates for your well-being and there for you when you need them.
- #FamilyDocsRock because they are with you through all stages of life every step of the way, standing by your side. #WFDD2026
Get Geared Up, Sport Our Swag
This World Family Doctor Day, grab our swag. Wear it loud. Wear it proud. Family Docs Rock!