RT Journal Article SR Electronic T1 Needs assessment for development of 6for6 JF Canadian Family Physician JO Can Fam Physician FD The College of Family Physicians of Canada SP e80 OP e88 VO 62 IS 2 A1 Patti McCarthy A1 Cheri Bethune A1 Shari Fitzgerald A1 Wendy Graham A1 Shabnam Asghari A1 Thomas Heeley A1 Marshall Godwin YR 2016 UL http://www.cfp.ca/content/62/2/e80.abstract AB Problem addressed Rural and remote family physicians (RRFPs) face greater barriers to research engagement than their urban colleagues and have access to fewer faculty development programs (FDPs) to foster their research skills.Objective of program To identify and prioritize skills and services that RRFPs need to engage in research.Program description Memorial University of Newfoundland in St John’s used a needs assessment as the foundation for developing an FDP for RRFPs. The assessment comprised a systematic literature review and environmental scan, key informant interviews (n = 10), a focus group with RRFPs (n = 15), expert group meetings (n = 2), and needs assessment surveys (n = 19).Conclusion The assessment identified barriers to RRFPs engaging in research, priority considerations for the development of a research FDP for RRFPs, and research areas to be included in the program curriculum. This information was used to inform phases 2 and 3 of program development, which are further discussed in a companion article.