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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.
FMER Graduate Spotlight: Dr. Ahd Samman Completes MSc in Family Medicine
The FMER Group proudly congratulates Dr. Ahd Samman, who has completed her MSc in Family Medicine (Medical Education Concentration) at McGill University. Her dedication and excellence embody the spirit of the FMER community.
New Course: FMED 527 – Inuit Health in the Circumpolar World
FMED 527 explores Inuit health across the circumpolar world, examining history, colonial impacts, infectious disease, and Inuit-led healthcare innovations from midwifery to community health practice.
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...