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SUMMARY:Panel #3 – FMER-PRAM Crossroad Panel Discussions Panel
DESCRIPTION:Panel #3 – FMER-PRAM Crossroad Panel Discussions Panel – Patient groups in family medicine: opportunities for care and implications for medical education \n\nOverview:\nOn June 12\, 2026\, the second Family Medicine Education Research Group (FMER)-PRAM Crossroad Panel Discussion will be held at.the McGill Faculty Club and Conference Center. \nThe 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. \nPanel Facilitators:Anne Cockcroft\, MD\, PhD\, Professor\, Department of Family Medicine\, Member PRAMCharo Rodriguez\, MD\, MSc\, PhD\, Professor\, Department of Family Medicine\, Director FMER \nDate: Friday\, June 12\, 2026Time: 9:00 AM – 12:00 PMLocation: McGill Faculty Club and Conference Center\, Billiard Room\, 3450 McTavish\, Montréal\, QC H3A 0E5 \nLearning objectives:   By the end of the panel\, attendees will be able to: \n\nBetter know and understand current state of the art and science of patient groups in family medicine\nIdentify current challenges to adopting patient groups in family medicine and in education of family doctors\nUnderstand the potential contribution of trained facilitation to improve patient groups in family medicine practice\nDiscuss about the implications of participation science for better educating family doctors in patient groups\n\nPhysician Credits: This discussion panel is accredited for 3 Mainpro+ credits. \nRegistration: \nRegistration is now open for the second FMER-PRAM Crossroad Panel Discussion: Shared Decision-Making in Family Medicine Education and Practice. This in-person event has places for a maximum of 100 attendees. Doors will open at 8:00 AM\, with a complimentary breakfast and an opportunity to mingle before the formal panel begins at 9:00 AM prompt. Attendance is free\, but registration is required due to limited seating. Don’t miss this chance to participate in a pivotal dialogue about the role of participation science and family medicine education in supporting adolescent health. \nTo secure your spot\, please register here as soon as possible. \n			\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n			\n				\n				\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				Panelists\n			\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n			\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n					Neil Andersson\, MD\, PhD\n					\n					ProfessorDept of Family MedicineMcGill University \n					\n				\n			\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n			\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n					Gary Bloch\, MD\, CCFP\, FCFP\n					\n					Associate ProfessorDept of Family and Community MedicineUniversity of Toronto \n					\n				\n			\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				Drawing on current scientific evidence\, Dr. Andersson will introduce the concept of patient groups\, focusing on their neurobiological and participation-based foundations. He will outline core requirements for implementation in family medicine and examine both the opportunities and structural challenges associated with integrating patient groups into practice. \n			\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				Dr. Bloch will ground the discussion in clinical reality. As a practicing family physician with direct experience using patient groups\, he will share practical insights on implementation\, patient engagement\, and the day-to-day considerations that shape feasibility in primary care. \n			\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n			\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n					Joan Butterworth\, MEd\n					\n					Leadership Program FacilitatorStudent ServicesMcGill University \n					\n				\n			\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n			\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n					Keith Todd\, PhD\, MDCM\, CCFP\n					\n					Assistant Clinical ProfessorDept of Family MedicineMcGill University \n					\n				\n			\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				Joan Butterworth\, a leadership training facilitator at McGill University\, will lead the interactive component of the session. She will guide structured small-group discussions focused on applying the panel’s concepts to practice and education\, supporting engagement\, reflection\, and translation into real-world settings. \n			\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				Dr. Todd will examine the educational implications of patient groups for family medicine training. His focus will be on integrating participation-based care models into postgraduate education and continuing professional development\, with attention to curriculum design and competency development.
URL:https://fmer-remf.ca/event/panel-3-fmer-pram-crossroad-panel-discussions-panel/
LOCATION:McGill Faculty Club and Conference Center\, Billiard Room\, Montreal\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Panel Discussion
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