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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.
Advancing Methodology: FMER Hosts Workshop on Mixed Studies Reviews
We are pleased to share that on August 18, 2025, the Department of Family Medicine hosted a workshop titled How to Plan, Conduct, and Report Mixed Studies Reviews. The event featured keynote speaker Quan Nha Hong, PhD, assistant professor at the Université de Montréal’s School of Rehabilitation and researcher at CRIR.
FMER Graduate Student Joshua Ramos Named Research-to-Impact Scholar
We are proud to share that FMER graduate student Joshua Ramos has been selected for the prestigious Research-to-Impact Scholars Program at the Department of Equity, Ethics and Policy (DEEP).
Past News Articles
Samira A. Rahimi: AI researcher of the Year at the 19th Bravo Gala
Samira Abbasgholizadeh Rahimi, Assistant Professor in the Department of Family Medicine, was honored at the 19th edition of Bravo, a gala event honoring researchers who won major provincial, national, and international research prizes and awards in 2023. Guests,...
Gaps in Our Knowledge That Should be the Focus for Medical Education Research: We Shouldn’t Only Do the Easy Studies
FMER Advanced Research Seminars: Gaps in Our Knowledge That Should be the Focus for Medical Education Research: We Shouldn’t Only Do the Easy StudiesThank you so much, Arch Mainous, PhD! On behalf of all the e-attendees, we extend our sincere gratitude for your...
Samira A. Rahimi is appointed co-director for McGill’s Collaborative for AI & Society
Samira Abbasgholizadeh Rahimi, PhD, Assistant Professor in the Department of Family Medicine, is appointed co-director for McGill's Collaborative for AI & Society (McCAIS) which serves as a mechanism for the university to bring a critically needed holistic...
Building resilience and well-being in primary care during and after the COVID-19 pandemic
The FMER Group is happy to announce that Francesca Luconi’s research team on primary care providers’ resilience during and after COVID-19 pandemic that, among others, includes Peter Nugus and Charo Rodriguez as co-investigators, was the winner of the Continuing...
Interdisciplinary doctoral supervision
FMER Advanced Research Seminars: Interdisciplinary doctoral supervisionThank you so much, Meredith Vanstone, PhD! On behalf of all the e-attendees, we extend our sincere gratitude for your inspiring webinar.Date: January 31, 2024Keynote Speaker: Meredith...
Richard and Sylvia Cruess Symposium on Scholarship in Health Sciences Education: Insights and Innovations
Richard and Sylvia Cruess Symposium on Scholarship in Health Sciences Education: Insights and Innovations Richard and Sylvia Cruess Symposium on Scholarship in Health Sciences Education: Insights and Innovations Tuesday, May 14, 2024 | Montreal, QC 8:00 a.m. - 5:30...