A newly recruited psychiatrist is now practising in the city, improving access to mental health services for local and area residents.
Dr. Mohamed Jebril Benelmokhtar is practising at the Grande Prairie Regional Hospital and the Aberdeen Centre. At the hospital, he is supporting the local emergency department, inpatient and outpatient services. At the Aberdeen Centre, he is providing community care.
Dr. Benelmokhtar received his medical training at the University of Tripoli in Libya and completed his residency at the University of Stellenbosch in South Africa. Originally from Libya, he moved to Grande Prairie at the end of September and began working here in October.
Outside of work, Dr. Benelmokhtar says he enjoys bodybuilding, nutrition, camping and hiking.
As part of an overall physician recruitment strategy, AHS has three physician resource planners in the North Zone who are dedicated to identifying and pursuing international and domestic physician recruitment opportunities. These planners work closely with partner organizations, such as the Rural Health Professionals Action Plan and local, independent community physician attraction and retention committees.
Information provided by Alberta Health Services