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Family Medicine

DFM Research Fund

Since 2008, the Department of Family Medicine (DFM) at McMaster University has funded research projects in primary care, palliative care and medical education. The purpose of this funding opportunity is to foster a culture of inquiry through research that is relevant to primary care, and to build research capacity in individuals and the department. This year, the Department of Family Medicine (DFM) at McMaster University will fund up to 10 projects with awards of $5,000 to $10,000 each over two years.

Application Documents and Information – Primary Care, Palliative Care, Medical Education, Knowledge Translation

New investigators can apply for enhanced support with their project proposal through a mentorship program. Successful applicants will join an ongoing community of practice for support and advice throughout their project.

The call for applications is now open.

Key dates:

New Investigators seeking enhanced support with proposal development: Submit a Letter of Intent (LOI) by October 1, 2025, for enhanced proposal development support.

Experienced Investigators: Submit full proposal and application cover sheet by December 8, 2025.

Access the application package below:

Progress Reports

Recipients 2025

Investigators Project Title
Primary Care Grants
Inderjit Singh (PI), Sarah Khan, Dominik Mertz, Ravinder Ohson, Fatima Sheikh, Anhadh Law, Arwa Ameen Sultan Prospective study to evaluate the effect of using an exercise band under-respirator (EBUR) cover on N95 fit testing in unshaven providers in a healthcare setting
Joseph Lee (PI), Linda Lee, Kaleigh Alkenbrack Evaluating the Needs and Gaps of MINT Memory Clinics Post-COVID-19
Kaleigh Alkenbrack (PI), Sean Robb, Linda Lee Perceptions of Dementia Prevention in Primary Care
Shiva Adel (PI), Manisha Hladio, Meredith Vanstone, Amanda Sim, Abisha Yogaratnam Understanding the prevalence of developmental concerns in a pediatric refugee population: A pilot and feasibility study
Hun-Je Park (PI), Michelle Howard (Co-PI), Anne Boyle, Mino Mitri, Alison Flanagan, Sarah Romeril, Ashlinder Gill, Madeline Inglis, Sammy Winemaker Creating a Dashboard to Capture Education Activities and Outcomes for the Division of Palliative Care: Defining Scope and Priorities
Shayna Henry (PI), Justin Huang Bridging the Healthcare Gap: A transitional care program for adults experiencing homelessness in Hamilton, Ontario
Suzanne Turner (PI), Laura Erdman, Mary Vaccaro Primary care clinicians’ perspectives on the feasibility of HIV/syphilis point-of-care screening in an urban low-barrier prenatal clinic
Palliative Care Grant
Alison Flanagan (PI), Tamara Babineau, Daniel Carter-Ramirez, Ashlinder Gill, Julie Gladstone, Priya Gupta, Sarah Romeril, Kathleen Willisonk Developing Quality Improvement Platform Across Division of Palliative Care
Medical Education Grant
Catherine Tong (PI), Alison Baker, Dale Guenter, Sarah Kinzie, Heather Waters, Renate Kahlke Creating Vignettes for Family Medicine Teachers’ Needs Assessment
Graduate Student Research
Dima Hadid (PI), Meredith Vanstone, Giulia Muraca, Liz Darling The Implications of the OHIP Three-Month Waiting Period for Pregnant Newcomers in Ontario: A Qualitative Study
Post-graduate Research and Scholarship
Nadine Abu-Ghazaleh (PI) Disability & Accommodation Toolkit

 

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