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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
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.
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.