Family Medicine Researcher of the Year Award
The Family Medicine Researcher of the Year Award recognizes a College of Family Physicians of Canada (CFPC) member who has made original contributions to research and knowledge building in family medicine in Canada. The contribution may encompass any aspect of family medicine research, from clinical to health services to education. This award honours a researcher who has been a significant force in the definition, development, and dissemination of concepts central to the discipline of family medicine.
The award may be presented during Family Medicine Forum (FMF). The recipient receive complimentary four-day registration to FMF. In addition, the recipient may be reimbursed up to $2,000 to offset the costs of accommodation, meals, and travel to attend FMF.
Eligibility criteria:
The nominee must be a CFPC member who has been in good standing for at least one year.
The nominee can be either community or academic based.
The award is open to researchers at all career stages (early-, mid-, or senior-career) if they meet the impact and original contribution criteria.
Past recipients of this award are not eligible.
Please visit our Guidelines for basic eligibility and additional considerations.
Nomination process:
CFPC members, Chapter members, and members of the public are invited to submit nominations for those meeting the criteria.
Nominations are due to the CFPC National Office by 4:00 p.m. (ET) on May 25, 2026
Nominations must be submitted online.
Please refer to the Nomination Guidelines for requirements.
Selection process:
The joint CFPC and the Foundation for Advancing Family Medicine (FAFM) Honours and Awards Committee uses the peer endorsements from a national review process to compile their recommendations to be approved by the CFPC and the FAFM Boards of Directors.
Nominees will be formally notified of results in August.
Recognition of support:
This award is made possible through the Francine Lemire Endowment Fund managed by the FAFM.