EP-02 Embracing the Grey: Dr. Allen Tran on General Internal Medicine

General internal medicine is often described as the glue of the healthcare system – managing complexity, navigating uncertainty, and supporting patients across specialties. In this episode of Clinical Currents, Dr. Meredith Chiasson and Dr. Peter Gregory interview Dr. Allen Tran, general internist, educator, and program director for Dalhousie's GIM subspecialty training program. Dr. Tran reflects on the rewards and challenges of the specialty, the breadth of practice – from thrombosis care to obstetric medicine – and the future of GIM in Canada. He also shares advice for trainees and insights into the collaborative culture of the division at Dalhousie. Listeners will gain insights into: The variety and scope of a career in general internal medicine How GIM physicians manage multimorbidity and "the grey zones" of care The role of mentorship, teaching, and leadership in shaping the specialty What the next decade may hold for general internal medicine in Canada Produced by the Dalhousie Department of Medicine for internal medicine physicians across the Maritimes. This podcast is for professional education only and should not be taken as personal medical advice. Content reflects Canadian practice unless otherwise noted.