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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.
Samira Abbasgholizadeh Rahimi, PhD, Selected as Delegate for Science Meets Parliament 2025
The Family Medicine Education Research Group (FMER) is proud to celebrate Samira Abbasgholizadeh Rahimi, PhD’s selection as a delegate to Science Meets Parliament 2025, an initiative of the Canadian Science Policy Centre.
The 2026 Pierre Pluye International Awards in Family Medicine Education
2026 Pierre Pluye International AwardsOverview The McGill Family Medicine Education Research (FMER) Group is proud to announce the sponsorship of the fifth edition of ‘The Pierre Pluye International Awards in Family Medicine Education Scholarship’. With these awards,...
Past News Articles
New Publication by FMER Collaborator: Reframing the Future of Family Medicine: Anish Arora on Transdisciplinarity in Identity & Practice
FMER is proud to highlight a new thought-provoking commentary by Dr. Anish K. Arora, published in Canadian Family Physician
Celebrating Dr. Anish K. Arora: 2025 Banting Postdoctoral Fellow
The FMER team is proud to celebrate Dr. Anish K. Arora, a past student and current collaborator with FMER, on receiving the prestigious 2025 Banting Postdoctoral Fellowship.
New Publication: Family Physicians’ Mental Health Needs During Infectious Catastrophes A Mixed Studies Literature Review
We are delighted to share that Sima Zahedi, FMER graduate, has just published an article based on her MSc thesis in the Journal of Primary Care & Community Health.
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.
Highlights from the 2025 FMER-PRAM Crossroad Discussion Panel
The FMER and PRAM teams co-hosted their second annual Crossroad Discussion Panel on June 13, 2025, exploring shared decision-making in family medicine education and practice.