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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.
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.
Past News Articles
How do I understand the different roles on a research team and how do I know which one I fill? | Ask 5
This month on Ask 5, our aspiring researchers discuss: How do I understand the different roles on a research team and how do I know which one I fill?
BLUE-Q Debuts at ICAM 2025
After nearly 8 years of work, the Blended Learning Usability Evaluation – Questionnaire (BLUE-Q) was presented at the 2025 International Congress on Academic Medicine through a workshop!
How do I work with people who think differently than I do? | Ask 5
This month on Ask 5, our aspiring researchers discuss How do I work with people who think differently than I do?
Deconstructing clinical reasoning: helping to get teachers and learners on the same page
In order to address challenges in assessing and remediating clinical reasoning in primary care, a clinical tool was developed that is intended to combine teaching strategies, deliberate practice strategies and clinical reasoning theory to support both educators and learners in the development of effective clinical reasoning.
Celebrating McGill 2025 CAME Awardees!
The McGill FMER Group proudly celebrates its Director, Dr. Charo Rodríguez, who has been honoured with a 2025 CAME Certificate of Merit Award.
Call for Papers Now Open for the Practice-Based Research Network Conference
We are thrilled to announce the opening of the Call for Papers for the upcoming Practice-Based Research Network (PBRN) Conference, scheduled to take place June 2-3, 2025 in Reston, Virginia! The conference will be focused on Access to Primary Care.