Assistant Professor Patricia A. Valcke holds joint appointments in Family Medicine and Medicine at Western University. Her research focuses on primary care and the management of chronic conditions within community settings. She investigates the role of health promotion and early intervention in improving longitudinal health outcomes for adult patients. Her mission is to enhance community wellness through accessible and patient-centered primary health care. Dr. Valcke provides clinical supervision for medical students and family medicine residents. She practices comprehensive family medicine, focusing on the development of strong therapeutic relationships and evidence-based chronic disease management.