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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.
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.
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.
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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...
FMER Doctoral Student Awarded FQRSC Grant
Izzie Barin has been granted an FQRSC Doctoral Scholarship. Congratulations!!Related Articles
Realizing Methodological Potentials and Advantages of Mixed Methods Research Design for Knowledge Translation: Implications for Medical Education
FMER Advanced Research Seminars: Realizing Methodological Potentials and Advantages of Mixed Methods Research Design for Knowledge Translation: Implications for Medical EducationThank you so much, Nataliya Ivankova, PhD, MPH! On behalf of all the e-attendees, we...
Insights for Teaching During A Pandemic
Congrats to Charo Rodriguez, Tamara Carver and co-authors who have published an article entitled Insights for Teaching During A Pandemic: Lessons From A Pre-COVID-19 International Synchronous Hybrid Learning Experience in Family Medicine. Our findings highlight that...