Welcome to the McGill Family Medicine Education Research (FMER) Group
Latest News
New PRAM-FMER Group publication in Canadian Family Physician, October 2026 – Family medicine meets participation science: Case for including patient groups in family practice
FMER Publications
Join us in celebrating the scholarly achievements of the Family Medicine Education Research Group, where our collective research is driving significant advancements in the field.
2027 Pierre Pluye International Awards
Submissions Closed on March 31, 2027
Thank you for your interest.
MSc in Family Medicine – Medical Education Concentration
Join a community of scholars dedicated to advancing family medicine education through research, innovation, and leadership.
Latest FMER Academic Achievements
New Publication: October 2026!
A new peer-reviewed article explores how patient groups could improve family medicine through shared learning, stronger patient participation, and team-based care. The authors examine the evidence supporting group appointments and their potential to strengthen primary healthcare in Canada.
Andersson, N., Cockcroft, A., Sarmiento, I., Todd, K. J., Grad, R., Karanofsky, M., Courville-Le Bouyonnec, A., Yaffe, M. & Rodrigues, C. (2026). Family medicine meets participation science: Case for including patient groups in family practice. Canadian Family Physician, 72(10), 597.
Welcome to the FMER !!
We are committed to providing an inclusive environment where all feel welcomed, respected, and safe. This is at the heart of who are and what we do as members of the McGill Family Medicine Education Research Group.
FMER
At a glance
About Us
Learn more about FMER’s mission, vision, and values.
Our Team
Learn more about FMER’s team of researchers.
Our Canadian Research Chairs
Learn more about FMER’s three Canada Research Chairs.
Our Research
Learn more about FMER’s research activities.
MSc in Family Medicine, Medical Education Concentration
Learn more about FMER’s MSc program.
Latest News
Patient Groups in Family Medicine: Insights from the Third FMER-PRAM Crossroad Panel Discussion
The third FMER-PRAM Crossroad Panel Discussion explored the role of patient groups in family medicine and their implications for healthcare delivery, medical education, and participation science. Through interdisciplinary dialogue and audience engagement, the event fostered meaningful discussion about the future of collaborative and patient-centred care.
2026 International Pierre Pluye Awards: No Award Conferred
Following a review of submissions for the 2026 International Pierre Pluye Awards, the Evaluation Committee unanimously determined that no award would be conferred this year. The 2027 competition will be launched in September 2026.
FMER at the McGill Family Medicine Academic Day 2026
Three MSc students affiliated with the FMER Group presented their thesis research at the Department of Family Medicine Academic Day, highlighting the quality and diversity of family medicine education research in our unit.
Upcoming Events
Events
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NAPCRG 2026: Toronto, Ontario, Canada – Annual Meeting
November 20 - November 24 -
STFM 2027: Anaheim, CA – Conference on Medical Student Education
February 5, 2027 @ 8:00 am - February 7, 2027 @ 5:00 pm -
ICAM 2027: Montreal – International Congress on Academic Medicine
April 1, 2027 @ 8:00 am - April 4, 2027 @ 5:00 pm -
AMEE 2027: Helsinki, Finland
August 28, 2027 @ 8:00 am - September 1, 2027 @ 5:00 pm -
NAPCRG 2027: Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada – Annual Meeting
November 13, 2027 @ 8:00 am - November 17, 2027 @ 5:00 pm -
FMF 2027: Vancouver, Canada – Annual Meeting
November 17, 2027 @ 8:00 am - November 20, 2027 @ 5:00 pm
Sponsors
We are deeply grateful to the Fonds de recherche du Québec – Société et culture for the competitive team grant provided to our research group in 2022, as well as to the different provincial and national funding agencies and organizations that financially support the FMER research portfolio.






Are you interested in Family Medicine Education Research?
It is an exciting time in health sciences education, and more specifically family medicine education research. Visit the pages throughout our website to learn more about what FMER members do, and how you might join us and collaborate with us.
FMER's founding members (photo by Heidi Hollinger, June 2015)
