Welcome to
The Department of Family Medicine

We are a Department focused on strengthening the impact of family medicine on the health and well-being of all people and their communities.

Our team is accomplishing this through collaboration, capacity building and person-centredness. Building on a 50 year history, we are changing the way health care is designed and delivered in Canada.

We innovate. We educate. We care.

Call For Nominations: CFPC Medical Student Leadership Award - Deadline: May 18, 2018

Each year, the Department of Family Medicine nominates a graduating McMaster Medical Student for the CFPC Leadership Award. This award recognizes the leadership abilities of outstanding medical students in their final year of study. Our departmental...

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Dr. Samantha Winemaker Awarded 2018 Elizabeth J. Latimer Prize in Palliative Care!

Congratulations to Dr. Samantha Winemaker on being awarded the 2018 Elizabeth J. Latimer Prize in Palliative Care.

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Dr. Lynda Redwood Campbell Receives Prestigious 2018 OMA Presidential Award

Congratulations to Dr. Lynda...

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Assistant clinical professor recognized for homeless palliative care program

McMaster University alumnus Naheed Dosani has been honoured for his work in providing mobile end-of-life care for the homeless and those with unreliable housing.

This week, Dosani, who is also an Assistant Clinical Professor with the...

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Complete your Family Medicine Residency at McMaster University.

Thursday April 26, 2018
Grand Rounds in Public Health & Primary Care

Opening Airways:
Can Data and Collaboration Improve
COPD in Hamilton?
Panelists from Public Health, Primary Care & Community...

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Wednesday April 25, 2018
Family Medicine Interest Group Wine and Cheese - April 25, 2018

The Family Medicine Interest Group invites our McMaster MD students, residents and faculty to attend the Annual FMIG Wine and Cheese.

Date:...

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Friday May 11, 2018 - Saturday May 12, 2018
50th Anniversary Celebration - May 11 - 12, 2018

Join us on May 11 – 12, 2018 for our Department’s 50th Anniversary Celebration. Come here some fantastic speakers and connect with past colleagues. ...

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We Are 50 Years Old!

On July 1, 2017, the McMaster Department of Family Medicine begins its 50th year as an academic department. Check out 50years.fammedmcmaster.ca for memories, pictures and more!

50 years

McMaster Family Medicine Research Chair

McMaster Family Medicine Research Chair

McMaster Family Medicine Research Chair

McMaster Family Medicine Research Chair

McMaster Family Medicine Research Chair

McMaster Family Medicine Research Chair

Welcome to
The Department of Family Medicine

Latest News and Announcements

Call For Nominations: CFPC Medical Student Leadership Award - Deadline: May 18, 2018

Dr. Samantha Winemaker Awarded 2018 Elizabeth J. Latimer Prize in Palliative Care!

Dr. Lynda Redwood Campbell Receives Prestigious 2018 OMA Presidential Award

Assistant clinical professor recognized for homeless palliative care program

CaRMS Applicants

Upcoming Events

Grand Rounds in Public Health & Primary Care

Family Medicine Interest Group Wine and Cheese - April 25, 2018

50th Anniversary Celebration - May 11 - 12, 2018

Latest Research

How can systems engineering inform the methods of programme evaluation in health professions education?

Clinical Guidelines: what happens when people have multiple conditions?

The Application of Observational Practice and Educational Networking in Simulation-Based and Distributed Medical Education Contexts

We Are 50 Years Old!

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Welcome to The Department of Family Medicine

We Are 50 Years Old!

Welcome to
The Department of Family Medicine