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FMER at ISDM 2026: Roland Grad Presents on Clinician Willingness to Incorporate Shared Decision Making
Roland Grad represented FMER at the 13th International Shared Decision Making Conference at Dartmouth College. He presented a poster examining clinicians’ willingness to incorporate shared decision making and participated in a panel discussion during the closing ceremony.
FMER Director Co-Instructs Workshops at the 2026 Summer Institute in Advanced Research Methodologies
Dr. Charo Rodriguez, Director of the FMER Group, co-instructed two intensive workshops at the 2026 Summer Institute in Advanced Research Methodologies. The international programme brought together 36 participants for advanced training and scholarly exchange.
Patient Groups in Family Medicine: Insights from the Third FMER-PRAM Crossroad Panel Discussion
The third FMER-PRAM Crossroad Panel Discussion explored the role of patient groups in family medicine and their implications for healthcare delivery, medical education, and participation science. Through interdisciplinary dialogue and audience engagement, the event fostered meaningful discussion about the future of collaborative and patient-centred care.
Past News Articles
2026 International Pierre Pluye Awards: No Award Conferred
Following a review of submissions for the 2026 International Pierre Pluye Awards, the Evaluation Committee unanimously determined that no award would be conferred this year. The 2027 competition will be launched in September 2026.
FMER at the McGill Family Medicine Academic Day 2026
Three MSc students affiliated with the FMER Group presented their thesis research at the Department of Family Medicine Academic Day, highlighting the quality and diversity of family medicine education research in our unit.
2026 Summer Institutes in Health Research Methodologies
The Summer Institute offers a unique opportunity to engage with innovative research approaches in an interactive, applied learning environment. These workshops are offered in collaboration with the McGill Family Medicine Education Research Group and are led by experts at the forefront of their fields.
Keith Todd Awarded Meakins Memorial Fellowship
Dr. Keith Todd, Assistant Professor at the Herzl Family Medicine clinic and a member of the McGill Family Medicine Education Research (FMER) Group, has been awarded the Meakins Memorial Fellowship from McGill University’s Institute of Health Sciences Education (IHSE), a distinction that recognizes excellence and leadership in medical education.
FMER-PRAM Crossroad Panel Discussions Panel #3 – Patient groups in family medicine: opportunities for care and implications for medical education
The panel will present complementary perspectives on patient groups in family medicine, integrating current evidence, clinical practice, and medical education.
The discussion will focus on implementation challenges, the role of facilitation, and implications for practice and training, followed by an interactive session to engage participants.
Strengthening Family Doctors’ Response to the Abuse of Older People: Lessons from a Malaysian Education Intervention
This webinar addresses the critical yet often hidden issue of abuse of older people, a growing public health concern with serious physical, psychological, and social consequences.