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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.
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
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.
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,...
FMER Graduate Spotlight: Dr. Ahd Samman Completes MSc in Family Medicine
The FMER Group proudly congratulates Dr. Ahd Samman, who has completed her MSc in Family Medicine (Medical Education Concentration) at McGill University. Her dedication and excellence embody the spirit of the FMER community.
New Course: FMED 527 – Inuit Health in the Circumpolar World
FMED 527 explores Inuit health across the circumpolar world, examining history, colonial impacts, infectious disease, and Inuit-led healthcare innovations from midwifery to community health practice.