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.
2025 Pierre Pluye International Awards
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.
Featured Event
FMER is pleased to host events throughout the year.
FMER Advanced Research Webinar
Title: TBD
Date: February 25, 2025
Time: 12:30 - 1:30 pm EST
Keynote Speaker: Laura Elbaz, MD, CCFP
Latest News
Call for Papers Now Open for the Practice-Based Research Network Conference
We are thrilled to announce the opening of the Call for Papers for the upcoming Practice-Based Research Network (PBRN) Conference, scheduled to take place June 2-3, 2025 in Reston, Virginia! The conference will be focused on Access to Primary Care.
Professional Identity Formation as Immigration
We are excited to announce a special in-person presentation by Dr. Lara Varpio, a renowned expert in medical education research. Dr. Varpio will be presenting on Professional Identity Formation as Immigration on Thursday, January 23, 2025, from 4:00 to 5:30 PM at Holmes Hall (3605 de la Montagne).
What are the things to avoid when starting out in the Health Sciences Education Research space? | Ask 5
This month on Ask 5, our aspiring researchers discuss “What are the things to avoid when starting out in the Health Sciences Education Research space?”
Upcoming Events
STFM 2025: San Antonio, Texas – Conference on Medical Student Education
ICAM 2025: Halifax – International Congress on Academic Medicine
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)