Welcome to the McGill Family Medicine Education Research (FMER) Group

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Welcoming a New Generation of Clinician Scientists in Family Medicine Education
April 16, 2026

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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.

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2026 Pierre Pluye International Awards

Submissions Closed on March 31, 2026
Thank you for your interest.

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MSc in Family Medicine – Medical Education Concentration

Join a community of scholars dedicated to advancing family medicine education through research, innovation, and leadership.

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Latest FMER Academic Achievements

New Publication: February 2026!

This rapid review identified the main non-clinical challenges residents face when transitioning to independent family practice, particularly in financial management and personal well-being. The findings provide a clear foundation for developing structured transition-to-practice training to better prepare new family physicians for independent work. 

Todd, K.J., Zahedi, S., Fournier, S., Sandhu, A., Hersson-Edery, F., Dove, M., 2026. Challenges of transitioning from resident to staff family physician. Canadian Family Physician 72, e41–e48.

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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

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About Us

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Our Team

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Our Canadian Research Chairs

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Our Research

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MSc in Family Medicine, ​Medical Education Concentration

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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: April 28, 2026

Time: 12:30 - 1:30 pm EST

Keynote Speaker:
Dr. Fadzilah Hanum Mohd Mydin,
Associate Professor and Family Medicine Consultant,
University Malaya in Kuala Lumpur

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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.

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FMER's founding members (photo by Heidi Hollinger, June 2015)