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FMER-PRAM Crossroad Panel Discussions Panel #3 – Patient groups in family medicine: opportunities for care and implications for medical education
The panel will present complementary perspectives on patient groups in family medicine, integrating current evidence, clinical practice, and medical education.
The discussion will focus on implementation challenges, the role of facilitation, and implications for practice and training, followed by an interactive session to engage participants.
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.
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Call for Applications: Jonathan Campbell Meakins & Family Memorial Fellowship
We are pleased to announce a Faculty-wide call for applications for the Jonathan Campbell Meakins & Family Memorial Fellowship, as outlined below. Applications are due by January 17, 2025, for funds to be awarded in March/April 2025.
2024 Pierre Pluye International Awards – Best PhD Dissertation
We are delighted to announce that Baptiste Motte, MD, PhD has been selected as the recipient of the 2024 Pierre Pluye International Award for Best PhD Dissertation in Family Medicine Education Research.
Une pédagogie pragmatiste pour former les étudiants à l’incertitude médicale
FMER Séminaires de recherche avancée :Une pédagogie pragmatiste pour former les étudiants à l’incertitude médicaleMerci beaucoup, Baptiste Motte, MD, PhD ! Au nom de tous les participants électroniques, nous vous exprimons notre sincère gratitude pour votre webinaire...
Announcing the “Ask 5” Podcast Series
Announcing the “Ask 5” Podcast Series The Institute of Health Sciences Education and the Office of Ed-TECH (Education Technology and Collaboration in Health) in the Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences at McGill University recently released the first podcast in...
Curriculum Frameworks and Educational Programs in AI for Medical Students, Residents, and Practicing Physicians: Scoping Review
Congrats to Raymond Tolentino, Samira Abbasgholizadeh Rahimi, and co-authors who have published an article entitled Curriculum frameworks and educational programs in AI for medical students, residents, and practicing physicians: Scoping review in JMIR Medical...
Kathleen Rice has been appointed Research Director in the Department of Family Medicine
The FMER has the pleasure to announce that Prof. Kathleen Rice will be appointed Research Director of the McGill Department of Family Medicine as of September 1, 2024. She will fill de role played by Dr. Alexandra de Pokomandy from 2020 to 2024, and Dr. Isabelle...