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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.
Kathleen Rice, PhD, Selected as Delegate for Science Meets Parliament 2025
The Family Medicine Education Research Group (FMER) is proud to celebrate Kathleen Rice, PhD’s selection as a delegate to Science Meets Parliament 2025, an initiative of the Canadian Science Policy Centre in partnership with Canada’s Chief Science Advisor, Dr. Mona Nemer.
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.
Past News Articles
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...
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...





