Dr. Hirsh Rosenfeld Distinguished Public Lecture in Family Medicine: Fixing Primary Care in Canada: A Social Science Perspective
Canada’s primary care system is in crisis and the shortage of doctors is only one visible symptom. This talk draws on insights from social science to explore how policy choices, institutional cultures, and structural inequities have shaped the system we have today.
Kairos Blanket Exercise
The Kairos Blanket Exercise is an interactive workshop that invites participants to engage with the historical and ongoing impacts of colonization on Indigenous Peoples in Canada. Through guided storytelling and reflection, participants deepen their understanding of treaties, land dispossession, and Indigenous resilience, supporting meaningful learning related to reconciliation and Indigenous‑settler relations.
Land Acknowledgment Workshop Part II
We invite you to join us for an Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion (EDI) Workshop focused on Relationship to Land and Territory, part II. This interactive session will be facilitated by Indigenous faculty members Alex McComber and Richard Budgell, along with PhD student Megan Légaré.
FMER Advanced Research Webinar: Strengthening Family Doctors' Response to the Abuse of Older People
This webinar addresses the critical yet often hidden issue of abuse of older people, a growing public health concern with serious physical, psychological, and social consequences. Primary care professionals, especially family doctors, play a vital role in early identification, support, and intervention, as they are often the first point of contact for older individuals experiencing abuse.
Family Medicine Academic Day 2026
You are cordially invited to the second edition of Family Medicine Academic Day, a flagship initiative of the Department of Family Medicine, bringing together residents, graduate students, and clinicians to showcase high-quality scholarship. Held annually, the event highlights a diverse range of work from innovative research to impactful quality improvement projects, all rooted in the real-world practice of primary care.
From Science to Sense-Making : talking about persistent physical symptoms in Family Practice
Event title:Â From Science to sense-making : talking about persistent physical symptoms in family practice
Speaker:Â Chris Burton, University of Sheffield, UK.
Date:Â Thursday June 4, 8.30 -4.30pm
Location : Jewish General Hospital - Herzl Family Practice Centre (Pavillion H second floor), 5790 Chemin de la Côte-des-Neiges, Montréal, QC H3S 1Y9
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