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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.
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).
Two FMER Members Join New Provincial Pilot Supporting Clinician-Educator-Researchers
We are pleased to share that FMER researchers Dr. Keith Todd and Dr. Ariane Courville-Le Bouyonnec have been selected as inaugural participants in a new pilot program launched by the MSSS, in partnership with the FMOQ and Quebec’s four Departments of Family Medicine.
Past News Articles
WONCA Postgraduate Standards
FMER Advanced Research Seminars: WONCA Postgraduate StandardsThank you so much, Nagwa Nashat Hegazy, MSc, MD, DHPE, FAIMER and Chandramani Thuraisingham MBBS, FAFP, FRACGP, MHPE, AM, DRM, PG DOH! On behalf of all the e-attendees, we extend our sincere gratitude for...
Professor Charo Rodriguez recipient of one of the 2023 Excellence in Reviewing Award Academic Medicine by the Association of American Medical Colleges (AAMC)!
The FMER congratulates its director, Dr. Charo Rodriguez, recipient of one of the 2023 Excellence in Reviewing Award Academic Medicine by the Association of American Medical Colleges (AAMC) For more information about AAMC, please visit their website.Related Articles
The Role of Interprofessional Collaborative Practice (IPCP) among Primary Health Care Providers in Malnutrition in the Elderly
FMER Advanced Research Seminars: Realizing Methodological Potentials and Advantages of Mixed Methods Research Design for Knowledge Translation: Implications for Medical EducationThank you so much, Dr. Fitriana ! On behalf of all the e-attendees, we extend our sincere...
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...