Dr. Paul Humphries
Spruce Grove, AB
2016

After 20 years of practising and teaching family medicine in Thunder Bay, Ontario, Dr. Paul Humphries joined a practice in Edmonton, Alberta, where his primary focus is palliative home care. He also joined the Department of Family Medicine at the University of Alberta in 1998, where he is involved in teaching, administration, research, and program development duties related to medical education at the undergraduate, postgraduate, and lifelong learning levels.

Dr. Humphries graduated with his bachelor of science from the University of Waterloo in 1969. He went on to complete his MD from McMaster University in 1977 and then earned his CCFP designation. Dr. Humphries has spent the bulk of his career practising full-service family medicine, with an emphasis on GP anesthesia, palliative care, obstetrics, and medical teaching.

He is active in national, provincial, and university committees and boards, particularly those related to primary care and the provision of health human resources to under-serviced areas. Dr. Humphries has been president of the Alberta College of Family Physicians, director of family medicine residency programs, vice-chair of CaRMS, and a member of the CFPC Board and Accreditation Committee. Beyond his professional interests, he raises horses with his wife and enjoys spending time with his grandchildren.