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 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.
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: What Happened to Evidence-Based Medicine? Concerning trends in family medicine faculty and resident skills
Date: March 17, 2026
Time: 12:30 - 1:30 pm EST
Keynote Speaker:
Kate Rowland, MD, MS
Associate Professor and Vice Chair for Education
Department of Family and Preventive Medicine
Rush University
Latest News
Remembering Richard Hovey
We are saddened to share the passing of Richard Hovey on November 28, 2025. A respected educator and scholar, he is remembered for his commitment to patient-centred care, thoughtful inquiry, and human connection.
When do you know that you’re done with a project, dissertation or a line of work? | Ask 5
This month on Ask 5, our aspiring researchers discuss When do you know that you’re done with a project, dissertation or a line of work?
Seeking Physicians to Inform a New AI Tool Supporting Disability-Related Forms for Autistic Individuals
We are seeking physicians in Quebec to provide input on a new AI-powered tool designed to support families of autistic individuals in completing disability-related government forms.
Upcoming Events
Events
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ICAM 2026: Ottawa – International Congress on Academic Medicine
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AMEE 2026: Vienna, Austria
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NAPCRG 2026: Toronto, Ontario, Canada – Annual Meeting
November 20 - November 24
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)