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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.
Past News Articles
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.
Towards Equitable and Inclusive AI in Health and Oral Health Care
Build AI that works for everyone—not just the few. Featuring Dr. Samira A. Rahimi, B.Eng, PhD, Canada Research Chair (Tier II) in AI and Advanced Digital Primary Health Care
Welcoming a New Generation of Clinician Scientists in Family Medicine Education
Three clinician scientists have joined the FMER Group, bringing new expertise across key areas of family medicine education. Their addition reflects a broader shift toward integrating research with frontline clinical practice.
How do you navigate authorship on academic outputs? | Ask 5
This month on Ask 5, our aspiring researchers discuss How do you navigate authorship on academic outputs?
What Happened to Evidence-Based Medicine? Concerning trends in family medicine faculty and resident skills
This webinar will provide an overview of the Golden Era of Evidence-Based Medicine (EBM) led to multiple philosophies of evidence appraisal and practices for the dissemination of useful evidence.
Partnership and Context in International Primary Care Training: Lessons from the McGill-Tongji Program
This presentation examines the McGill–Tongji Blended Education Program for Teacher Leaders in General Practice, an international collaboration designed to strengthen primary health care (PHC) education in China.