Welcome to the McGill Family Medicine Education Research (FMER) Group
FMER Publications
Join us in celebrating the scholarly achievements of the Family Medicine Education Research Group, where our collective research is driving significant advancements in the field.
2026 Pierre Pluye International Awards
MSc in Family Medicine – Medical Education Concentration
Join a community of scholars dedicated to advancing family medicine education through research, innovation, and leadership.
Latest FMER Academic Achievements
New Graduate: October 2025!
The FMER Group proudly congratulates Dr. Ahd Samman, who has completed her MSc in Family Medicine (Medical Education Concentration) at McGill University. Her dedication and excellence embody the spirit of the FMER community.
Welcome to the FMER !!
We are committed to providing an inclusive environment where all feel welcomed, respected, and safe. This is at the heart of who are and what we do as members of the McGill Family Medicine Education Research Group.
FMER
At a glance
About Us
Learn more about FMER’s mission, vision, and values.
Our Team
Learn more about FMER’s team of researchers.
Our Canadian Research Chairs
Learn more about FMER’s three Canada Research Chairs.
Our Research
Learn more about FMER’s research activities.
MSc in Family Medicine, Medical Education Concentration
Learn more about FMER’s MSc program.
Featured Event
FMER is pleased to host events throughout the year.
FMER Advanced Research Webinar
Title: Strengthening Family Doctors' Response to the Abuse of Older People: Lessons from a Malaysian Education Intervention
Date: December 2, 2025
Time: 12:30 - 1:30 pm EST
Keynote Speaker: Dr Fadzilah Hanum Mohd Mydin is an Associate Professor and Family Medicine Consultant at Universiti Malaya in Kuala Lumpur.
Latest News
The 2026 Pierre Pluye International Awards in Family Medicine Education
2026 Pierre Pluye International AwardsOverview The McGill Family Medicine Education Research (FMER) Group is proud to...
FMER Graduate Spotlight: Dr. Ahd Samman Completes MSc in Family Medicine
The FMER Group proudly congratulates Dr. Ahd Samman, who has completed her MSc in Family Medicine (Medical Education Concentration) at McGill University. Her dedication and excellence embody the spirit of the FMER community.
New Course: FMED 527 – Inuit Health in the Circumpolar World
FMED 527 explores Inuit health across the circumpolar world, examining history, colonial impacts, infectious disease, and Inuit-led healthcare innovations from midwifery to community health practice.
Upcoming Events
List of events in Photo View
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November 21 - November 25
NAPCRG 2025: Atlanta, Georgia – Annual Meeting
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January 29, 2026 - February 1, 2026
STFM 2026: Charlotte, NC – Conference on Medical Student Education
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April 16, 2026 - April 19, 2026
ICAM 2026: Ottawa – International Congress on Academic Medicine
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November 20, 2026 - November 24, 2026
NAPCRG 2026: Toronto, Ontario, Canada – Annual Meeting
Sponsors
We are deeply grateful to the Fonds de recherche du Québec – Société et culture for the competitive team grant provided to our research group in 2022, as well as to the different provincial and national funding agencies and organizations that financially support the FMER research portfolio.






Are you interested in Family Medicine Education Research?
It is an exciting time in health sciences education, and more specifically family medicine education research. Visit the pages throughout our website to learn more about what FMER members do, and how you might join us and collaborate with us.
FMER's founding members (photo by Heidi Hollinger, June 2015)

