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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.
How do You Find Work Life Balance? | Ask 5
This month on Ask 5, our aspiring researchers discuss How do You Find Work Life Balance?
2025 Pierre Pluye International Awards – Best Scholarly Article
We are delighted to announce that Dr. Ziyue Wang and Dr. Fadzilah Hanum Mohd Mydin have been selected as co-recipients of the 2025 Pierre Pluye International Award for Best Scholarly Article in Family Medicine Education Research.
Past News Articles
2020 College of Family Physicians of Canada, Reg L Perkins Award
Congratulations to Pierre-Paul Tellier, who was awarded the 2020 College of Family Physicians of Canada, Reg L Perkins Award for Family Physician of the Year for Quebec. Related Articles
Empathy in Family Medicine Postgraduate Education: A Mixed Studies Systematic Review
FMER Advanced Research Seminars: Empathy in Family Medicine Postgraduate Education: A Mixed Studies Systematic ReviewThank you so much, David Ortiz-Paredes, MD; Peterson Adam Henet, MD; Martin Desseilles, MD, PhD; and Charo Rodriguez, MD, MSc, PhD! On behalf of all...
Family Doctor, Educator and Learner
Congratulations David Felipe Ortiz-Paredes!! Congratulations to David Felipe Ortiz-Paredes, MSc 2019, who has received a very competitive Research Paper Award at the AMEE 2020 Virtual Conference, Category Continuing Professional Development. His presentation was...
Granted a Tier 2 Canada Research Chair in Medical Anthropology of Primary Care
Congratulations to Dr. Kathleen Rice, who was granted a Tier 2 Canada Research Chair in Medical Anthropology of Primary Care.Related Articles
2020 recipient of the Haile T. Debas Prize
Congratulations to Dr. Pierre-Paul Tellier, who is the 2020 recipient of the Haile T. Debas Prize. The award was established in 2010 by the Faculty of Medicine of McGill University in order to recognize outstanding faculty members who have worked hard to help promote...
2020-2021 Jonathan Campbell Meakins and Family Memorial Fellowship
Congratulations to Charo Rodríguez, who was awarded the 2020-2021 Jonathan Campbell Meakins and Family Memorial Fellowship by the McGill Institute of Health Sciences Education (IHSE). This Fellowship is designed to reward and promote excellence in medical...