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Welcoming a New Generation of Clinician Scientists in Family Medicine Education
Three clinician scientists have joined the FMER Group, bringing new expertise across key areas of family medicine education. Their addition reflects a broader shift toward integrating research with frontline clinical practice.
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
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...
Machelle Wilchesky has been appointed scientific co-director of the McGill Practice-Based Research Network (PBRN) in Quebec
The FMER is very proud to announce that Prof. Machelle Wilchesky is appointed Scientific Co-director of the McGill Practice-Based Research Network (PBRN) as of July 1, 2024. She replaces Prof. Jeannie Haggerty, who played this important role in the McGill Department...
Congratulations to our FMER Students who graduated in 2023-2024!!!
Congratulations to our FMER Students who graduated in 2023-2024!!!Highlight GalleryCongratulations!!The FMER is very proud to publicly applaud three of its affiliated MSc students in Family Medicine, Medical Education Concentration who has graduated this year: Amrita...
Think-aloud script concordance testing (SCT) – A useful learning tool for family medicine trainees?
FMER Advanced Research Seminars:Think-aloud script concordance testing (SCT) – A useful learning tool for family medicine trainees? Thank you so much, Dr. Rajan Patel, BMBCh MA(Oxon) MSc! On behalf of all the e-attendees, we extend our sincere gratitude for your...