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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.
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
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.
Celebrating Anish’s Next Chapter
We are thrilled to share some wonderful news about one of our own. Anish Arora, who completed his MSc in Family Medicine – Medical Education Concentration in 2019 and has continued with FMER as a Collaborator, has started a new role as Assistant Professor in Community, Population, and Public Health at Wilfrid Laurier University.
Kathleen Rice, PhD, Selected as Delegate for Science Meets Parliament 2025
The Family Medicine Education Research Group (FMER) is proud to celebrate Kathleen Rice, PhD’s selection as a delegate to Science Meets Parliament 2025, an initiative of the Canadian Science Policy Centre in partnership with Canada’s Chief Science Advisor, Dr. Mona Nemer.
Strengthening International Collaboration: FMER Welcomes Dr. Rosa Magallón
We are pleased to share that the Family Medicine Education Research Group (FMER) had the pleasure of hosting Dr. Rosa Magallón, Professor at the University of Zaragoza and Director of the Grupo Aragonés de investigación en Atención Primaria (GAIAP) – the Aragonese Primary Care Research Group.
Advancing Methodology: FMER Hosts Workshop on Mixed Studies Reviews
We are pleased to share that on August 18, 2025, the Department of Family Medicine hosted a workshop titled How to Plan, Conduct, and Report Mixed Studies Reviews. The event featured keynote speaker Quan Nha Hong, PhD, assistant professor at the Université de Montréal’s School of Rehabilitation and researcher at CRIR.