Department of Family Medicine - Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences

Dana A. Saleh Receives Dr. Geeta Ishwar Gupta Resilience Prize in Family Medicine

marie.moucarry2@mcgill.ca — Fri, 19 Jun 2026 19:05:02 +0000

On June 3, 2026, Dana A. Saleh, MD, who completed her family medicine residency training at the Queen Elizabeth University Family Medicine Group (U-FMG), was awarded the Dr. Geeta Ishwar Gupta Resilience Prize at this year's Graduation Ceremony for residents. Presented by the Department of Family Medicine, the award recognizes residents who have demonstrated resilience in overcoming systemic barriers to medical education. As part of the selection process, recipients submit an essay titled Barriers as Bridges: How Overcoming Obstacles Can Lead to Excellence in Family Medicine.

Grounded in People, Driven by Discovery: Family Medicine Academic Day 2026

marie.moucarry2@mcgill.ca — Wed, 17 Jun 2026 19:11:10 +0000

The Department of Family Medicine's Academic Day returned for its second edition on June 3, 2026, building on the success of the inaugural event which was held in 2025 as part of the Department’s 50th anniversary celebrations.

Meet the grads, Spring Convocation 2026: Tannis Nelson

marie.moucarry2@mcgill.ca — Thu, 28 May 2026 14:42:49 +0000

Name: Tannis Nelson

Degree: MSc Family Medicine

Hometown: Montreal

What did you love most about studying at 91�� and/or in the Department of Family Medicine?

What I loved most was connecting with students and researchers who provided valuable expertise, support, and guidance throughout my studies.

Please share a particularly proud or challenging moment from your degree?

When I submitted my thesis and presenting at conferences.

Any shoutouts?

Social Science Perspectives Take Center Stage in Reimagining Primary Care in Canada

marie.moucarry2@mcgill.ca — Mon, 25 May 2026 17:42:37 +0000

Canada’s primary care system is widely recognized as being under significant strain, with physician shortages representing only one of its most visible symptoms. In this context, on April 21, 2026, the 91�� Department of Family Medicine hosted its annual Dr. Hirsh Rosenfeld Distinguished Public Lecture in Family Medicine, to examine some of the most pressing challenges facing healthcare in Canada today. Named in honour of Dr.

Message from the Chair: May 2026

Dr. Marion Dove, Chair of the Department of Family Medicine — Mon, 25 May 2026 16:18:51 +0000

I have been continuing my annual visits to our University Family Medicine Groups, and it has been a wonderful opportunity to connect with so many of you in person.

Meet the grads, Spring Convocation 2026: Albina Tskhay

marie.moucarry2@mcgill.ca — Tue, 19 May 2026 18:46:44 +0000

What I loved most was how this place, and mainly its people, transformed the way I think about science, research and healthcare.

Meet the grads, Spring Convocation 2026: Guowei Zhong

marie.moucarry2@mcgill.ca — Tue, 19 May 2026 18:43:20 +0000

What I appreciated most was the supportive and intellectually curious community

Meet the grads, Spring Convocation 2026: Elena Guseva

marie.moucarry2@mcgill.ca — Tue, 19 May 2026 18:40:03 +0000

What I valued most was the interdisciplinary environment and the opportunity to engage in research that bridges clinical practice and real-world impact.

Meet the grads, Spring Convocation 2026: Francesco Avallone

marie.moucarry2@mcgill.ca — Tue, 19 May 2026 18:36:34 +0000

I really appreciated being able to study and work in an institution that is prestigious and well-known worldwide, and in a place like Montreal, a city that I have always been curious about.

Meet the grads, Spring Convocation 2026: Mojdeh Azimi

marie.moucarry2@mcgill.ca — Tue, 19 May 2026 18:32:01 +0000

Studying at 91�� had always been a dream of mine. I think that dream even led me to send more emails to potential graduate supervisors at 91�� than to those at any other Canadian university.