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Strengthening International Collaboration: FMER Welcomes Dr. Rosa Magallón
We are pleased to share that the Family Medicine Education Research Group (FMER) had the pleasure of hosting Dr. Rosa Magallón, Professor at the University of Zaragoza and Director of the Grupo Aragonés de investigación en Atención Primaria (GAIAP) – the Aragonese Primary Care Research Group.
Research Opportunity Master’s in Family Medicine
The McGill Family Medicine Education Research (FMER) Group is recruiting a motivated candidate for the MSc in Family Medicine (Medical Education Concentration) beginning in Fall 2025.
Navigating AI in Medical Education: Practical Considerations for Family Medicine Educators
This webinar will provide an overview of AI in medical education, highlighting current uses and considerations around the foundational knowledge and skills learners need to navigate this new landscape.
Past News Articles
2023 Pierre Pluye International Awards – Best PhD Dissertation
We are delighted to announce that Dr. Fitriana has been selected as the recipient of the 2023 Pierre Pluye International Award for Best PhD Dissertation in Family Medicine Education Research.
Professor Samira Abbasgholizadeh Ramini nominee for Women in AI Researcher of the Year 2023
The FMER is thrilled to announce the well-deserved nomination of Professor Samira Abbasgholizadeh Ramini for “Researcher of the Year” by Women in AI. This prestigious recognition is a testament to her exceptional contributions and dedication to the field of artificial...
Professor Katheen Rice recipient of the 2023 Gairdner Early Career Investigator Award!
It is with great pleasure that we announce the extraordinary accomplishment of our colleague, Professor Kathleen Rice, who has been honored with the prestigious 2023 Gairdner Early Career Investigator Award. In recognizing her remarkable achievements, we celebrate a...
Professor Samira Abbasgholizadeh Ramini Canada Research Chair (Tier 2) Recipient
We are thrilled to extend our warmest congratulations to Prof. Samira A. Rahimi, whose exceptional dedication, and groundbreaking contributions to advanced digital health in family medicine and primary healthcare have been acknowledged with the prestigious Canada...
Honoring the Life and Legacy of Our Dear Colleague
After nearly four years of hard fighting, our dear and respected colleague Pierre Pluye left us on a warm afternoon in the height of summer. And he left us as he had lived: with discretion, serenity, dignity, and in the company of his wife, children, and brother....
The 2023-2024 Pierre Pluye International Awards in Family Medicine Education
Overview The McGill Family Medicine Education Research Group (FMER) is proud to announce the sponsorship of the third edition of ‘The Pierre Pluye International Awards in Family Medicine Education’. With these awards, the FMER celebrates the original and influential...