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FMER at ISDM 2026: Roland Grad Presents on Clinician Willingness to Incorporate Shared Decision Making
Roland Grad represented FMER at the 13th International Shared Decision Making Conference at Dartmouth College. He presented a poster examining clinicians’ willingness to incorporate shared decision making and participated in a panel discussion during the closing ceremony.
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.
FMER at the McGill Family Medicine Academic Day 2026
Three MSc students affiliated with the FMER Group presented their thesis research at the Department of Family Medicine Academic Day, highlighting the quality and diversity of family medicine education research in our unit.
Past News Articles
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.
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,...