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FMER Alumna Dr. Sara Turcotte’s Research Published in Medical Teacher
FMER alumna Dr. Sara Turcotte’s MSc research examining family physicians’ experiences of remediation during residency has been published in Medical Teacher.
FMER Director Co-Instructs Workshops at the 2026 Summer Institute in Advanced Research Methodologies
Dr. Charo Rodriguez, Director of the FMER Group, co-instructed two intensive workshops at the 2026 Summer Institute in Advanced Research Methodologies. The international programme brought together 36 participants for advanced training and scholarly exchange.
Patient Groups in Family Medicine: Insights from the Third FMER-PRAM Crossroad Panel Discussion
The third FMER-PRAM Crossroad Panel Discussion explored the role of patient groups in family medicine and their implications for healthcare delivery, medical education, and participation science. Through interdisciplinary dialogue and audience engagement, the event fostered meaningful discussion about the future of collaborative and patient-centred care.
Past News Articles
FMER-PRAM Crossroad Panel Discussions Panel #3 – Patient groups in family medicine: opportunities for care and implications for medical education
The panel will present complementary perspectives on patient groups in family medicine, integrating current evidence, clinical practice, and medical education.
The discussion will focus on implementation challenges, the role of facilitation, and implications for practice and training, followed by an interactive session to engage participants.
Strengthening Family Doctors’ Response to the Abuse of Older People: Lessons from a Malaysian Education Intervention
This webinar addresses the critical yet often hidden issue of abuse of older people, a growing public health concern with serious physical, psychological, and social consequences.
Towards Equitable and Inclusive AI in Health and Oral Health Care
Build AI that works for everyone—not just the few. Featuring Dr. Samira A. Rahimi, B.Eng, PhD, Canada Research Chair (Tier II) in AI and Advanced Digital Primary Health Care
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.
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.