October 11-16 marks the 7th Annual Family Doctor Week in Canada. Family Doctor Week is organized every year by the College of Family Physicians of Canada (CFPC) to help celebrate the important role that family physicians play in the lives of Canadians, says Health and Wellness Minister Carolyn Bertram.
“Throughout Family Doctor Week in Prince Edward Island, we salute the many hardworking and dedicated family doctors practising throughout our one Island community,” said Minister Bertram. “We acknowledge the commitment these doctors make to their patients, practice and to the delivery of high quality health care in Prince Edward Island.”
Dr. Charles Dewar has been awarded the 2010 Family Physician of the Year for Prince Edward Island. The Family Physician of the Year award is awarded to the doctor who is recognized for his or her outstanding qualities, including exceptional care of patients, combined with a significant contribution to the health and well being of communities and/or societies.
Dr. Charles Dewar has practiced the entirety of his 56 year career in O'Leary, Prince Edward Island. Dr. Dewar’s dedication to his family practice is witnessed on a daily basis in the loyalty his patients have shown to him. This same loyalty is clearly matched by that which he has given back to his large ongoing full time practice.
“Dr. Dewar is an extremely dedicated and talented family physician,” said Minister Bertram. “He has helped to shape the careers of many Island physicians and has touched the lives of many Islanders in West Prince throughout his 56 year practice. On behalf of the Government of Prince Edward Island, I want to thank Dr. Dewar for his contributions and congratulate him on this outstanding award.”
In addition to the Family Physician of the Year award, the CFPC has recognized two Islanders with their Award of Excellence: Dr. George Carruthers and Dr. Mona Reck. The Award of Excellence recognizes CFPC members who in the last 12 -24 months have made an outstanding contribution to family medicine.
Dr. Carruthers has demonstrated tremendous initiative and commitment to the Island's medical community and is being commended for a very successful first year as program director of the Prince Edward Island Residency Program.
Dr. Reck is dedicated to her work with oncology, palliative care and geriatrics. She has written the CFPC exams via practice eligible route. She is a very skilled clinician who serves her practice well, and is a resource to her community.
For more information on CFPC and Family Doctor Week in Canada, visit www.cfpc.ca.