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2026 International Pierre Pluye Awards: No Award Conferred
Following a review of submissions for the 2026 International Pierre Pluye Awards, the Evaluation Committee unanimously determined that no award would be conferred this year. The 2027 competition will be launched in September 2026.
2026 Summer Institutes in Health Research Methodologies
The Summer Institute offers a unique opportunity to engage with innovative research approaches in an interactive, applied learning environment. These workshops are offered in collaboration with the McGill Family Medicine Education Research Group and are led by experts at the forefront of their fields.
Keith Todd Awarded Meakins Memorial Fellowship
Dr. Keith Todd, Assistant Professor at the Herzl Family Medicine clinic and a member of the McGill Family Medicine Education Research (FMER) Group, has been awarded the Meakins Memorial Fellowship from McGill University’s Institute of Health Sciences Education (IHSE), a distinction that recognizes excellence and leadership in medical education.
Past News Articles
How do you navigate authorship on academic outputs? | Ask 5
This month on Ask 5, our aspiring researchers discuss How do you navigate authorship on academic outputs?
What Happened to Evidence-Based Medicine? Concerning trends in family medicine faculty and resident skills
This webinar will provide an overview of the Golden Era of Evidence-Based Medicine (EBM) led to multiple philosophies of evidence appraisal and practices for the dissemination of useful evidence.
Partnership and Context in International Primary Care Training: Lessons from the McGill-Tongji Program
This presentation examines the McGill–Tongji Blended Education Program for Teacher Leaders in General Practice, an international collaboration designed to strengthen primary health care (PHC) education in China.
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.
When do you know that you’re done with a project, dissertation or a line of work? | Ask 5
This month on Ask 5, our aspiring researchers discuss When do you know that you’re done with a project, dissertation or a line of work?
Seeking Physicians to Inform a New AI Tool Supporting Disability-Related Forms for Autistic Individuals
We are seeking physicians in Quebec to provide input on a new AI-powered tool designed to support families of autistic individuals in completing disability-related government forms.