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CFMS Podcasts
by Canadian Federation of Medical Students
LDTB= Life as a Doctor to beCC= CFMS Connection PodcastRIM= Research in MedicineWelcome to the Canadian Federation of Medical Students Podcast Series. We connect, support and represent our membership as they learn to serve patients and society. Our CFMS Podcast series is a collection of three separate series - Research in Medicine, Life as a Doctor To Be and the CFMS Connection podcast series.
Episodes
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RiM #21: The Surgeon-Scientist Journey in Translational Cancer Care
Most clinician scientists face a brutal balancing act, but for Dr. Armen Parsyan, navigating the complex worlds of surgery and research has become his normal. How does one build a groundbreaking career across continents, disciplines, and institutions, even when systemic barriers seem...
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WHO Health Cares #9: Autoimmune Neurology, Multiple Sclerosis, and Learning to Think Like a Neurologist
Interested in Neurology? In this episode, Jacqueline Hong and Kuljeet Chohan interview Dr. Jennifer McCombe, a neurologist specializing in autoimmune neurology and multiple sclerosis. Alongside her clinical practice, she is actively involved in medical education, research, and national guideline...
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RiM#20: Philosophy of Research within Medicine, Mentorship, and Collaboration with Dr. Erin Brown
In this episode, Kevin Won of the CFMS Research in Medicine podcast speaks with Dr. Erin Brown, a plastic surgeon and professor at the University of British Columbia. Dr. Brown discusses his philosophy on the importance of research in medicine, which includes his experience completing a PhD in...
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RiM #19: Improving Cancer Surgery Through Data and Outcomes Research
Most medical breakthroughs aren’t just about technology, they’re about understanding what factors truly drive change. Dr. Marko Simunovic, a surgical oncologist and health systems researcher, shares how he leverages big datasets, collaborative practices, and a willingness to question tradition to...
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WHO Health Cares #8: Neurology, Neuromodulation, and Thinking Like a Clinician with Dr. Alfonso Fasano
In this episode, Ahad Daudi interviews Dr. Alfonso Fasano, neurologist and movement disorders specialist at the University of Toronto and Toronto Western Hospital. From a defining moment witnessing deep brain stimulation in action, Dr. Fasano reflects on what drew him to neurology and what that...
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WHO Health Cares #7: Exploring the Emergency Department with Dr. Akil
Interested in Emergency Medicine? In this episode, Jacqueline Hong and Kuljeet Chohan interview Dr. Bilal Akil, an Emergency Physician, Trauma Team Leader, Medical Director, and Assistant Professor at the Schulich School of Medicine & Dentistry. Dr. Akil is also a co-founder of a CFMS partner,...
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RiM #18: Artificial Intelligence, Machine Learning, and Transplants
Devina Ramesh from the CFMS Research in Medicine podcast interviews Dr. Mamatha Bhat, a hepatologist and clinician-scientist at UHN’s Ajmera Transplant Centre, and as an Assistant Professor of Medicine at the University of Toronto. Dr. Bhat is the recipient of numerous awards, such as the 2022...
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RiM #17: Med Ed, Mentorship, and CanMEDs with Dr. Jonathan Sherbino
In this episode, Kevin Won of the CFMS Research in Medicine podcast speaks with Dr. Jonathan Sherbino, emergency physician and Professor of Medicine at McMaster University. Dr. Sherbino discusses his passion for medical education research and his involvement in the MERIT program at McMaster as…
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Who (Health) Cares #6, Dr. Hema Gangam, Pediatric Neurologist in Windsor
Welcome back! For this episode of the Who (Health) Cares CFMS Podcast Series, host Erin chats with Dr. Hema Gangam – the sole pediatric neurologist practicing in Windsor, Ontario. As its name suggests, pediatric neurology is a unique field where physicians diagnose and treat infants, children…
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RiM #16: Saving Lives, Facing Death, and Balancing Everything in Between with Dr. Blair Bigham
In today's episode, Zier Zhou of the CFMS Research in Medicine podcast interviews Dr. Blair Bigham, an award-winning journalist, scientist and physician. Dr. Bigham trained in emergency and critical care medicine at McMaster and Stanford Universities, and is currently an assistant professor in...
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RIM #15: Collaborative Care: A Pharmacist’s Insights on Research and Medicine with Peter Zhang
In today’s episode, Megan Lowe from the CFMS Research in Medicine podcast interviews Peter Zhang, a hospital pharmacist at Southlake Regional Health Centre, tech professional at an AI startup, and PhD student at the Leslie Dan Faculty of Pharmacy, University of Toronto. Peter completed a combined...
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RiM #14: Adapting to Changes in Radiology with Dr. Kate Hanneman
In today's episode, Zier Zhou of the CFMS Research in Medicine podcast speaks with Dr. Hanneman, a cardiothoracic radiologist, clinician-scientist, and associate professor at the University of Toronto. Dr. Hanneman opens up about how staying curious and open-minded has helped her incredibly along...
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Who (Health) Cares #5, Dr. Natalie Sirizzotti, Pediatrician in Windsor
Welcome back. For this episode of the Who (Health) Cares CFMS Podcast Series, host Erin gets to know Dr. Natalie Sirizzotti – a paediatrician working at the Windsor Regional Hospital in Windsor, Ontario. Dr. Sirizzotti attended medical school and completed her residency training at Western...
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Who (Health) Cares #4, Dr. David Conrad, Hematological Pathologist in Halifax
Hey everyone! In this episode, host Rachel chats with Dr. David Conrad. He holds numerous roles in the medical community, including Hematopathology Division Head at the Izaak Walton Killam (IWK) Health and Associate Professorship at Dalhousie Medical School in Halifax, Nova Scotia. Dr. Conrad…
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Collaboration of Practitioners and Researchers Seminar: The clinical heterogeneity of Crohn’s disease
In this episode, Tania Kazi, a final year medical student at the Michael G. DeGroote School of Medicine, McMaster University, and Bethany Saunders, a Master’s student in Medical Science at the University of Calgary, share clinical insights and current research in Crohn’s disease. They outline the...
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Who (Health) Cares #3 - Dr. Erin Chouinard, Family Physician in Niagara Falls
Hey everyone! In this episode, host Kieran speaks with Dr. Erin Chouinard. She holds a variety of roles in the medical community, including a Family Practice in Niagara Falls and teaching positions at both McMaster and Western University (and much more!). Kieran and Dr. Chouinard discuss being…
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RIM #13: Surgeon Scientist Training, Mentorship, and Wellness with Dr. Mary-Anne Aarts
In this episode, Kevin Won of the CFMS Research in Medicine podcast speaks with Dr. Mary-Anne Aarts, Assistant Professor at the University of Toronto and Chief of Surgery at St. Joseph’s Health Centre. Dr. Aart discusses her journey throughout medicine as well as her research interests and...
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Who (Health) Cares #2 - Dr. Ross Lepera, Family Physician in Windsor
Hi again. In this episode, host Erin has a chat with Dr. Ross Lepera. He’s a family doctor in Windsor, ON, and an active educator in Western University’s Schulich School of Medicine’s Windsor Regional Campus. Erin and Dr. Lepara discuss the charms of family medicine and the importance of “food…
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Who (Health) Cares #1 - Dr. Anderson, Dean of Dal Medicine
Hey, it's our first (real) episode, where host Rachel sits down and has a conversation with the Dean of Dalhousie University's Faculty of Medicine, Dr. David Anderson. They chat about life as Dean, the Maritimes, family, Dr. Anderson's days as a tennis phenom, and more. Guess you'll have to…
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RIM #12: Respirology Resilience: Achieving Perseverance and Balance with Dr. Shawn Aaron
In this episode, Megan Lowe of CFMS Research in Medicine interviews Dr. Shawn Aaron, a distinguished respirologist and senior Scientist at the Ottawa Hospital Research Institute, University of Ottawa. Dr. Aaron shares insights from his journey as a clinician-scientist, offering valuable guidance…
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Who (Health) Cares #0 - The Meet and Greet Visit
Hey! Welcome to our new series, Who (Health) Cares. This is our Meet and Greet episode, where we meet our 3 new hosts, Kieran, Erin and Rachel. We talk a bit about ourselves, a bit about why we are doing this and a bit about what you can expect throughout the series. In Who (Health) Cares, we…
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RIM #11: Exploring Mental Health Research with Dr. Georg Northoff
This month, Zier Zhou of the CFMS Research in Medicine Podcast speaks with Dr. Georg Northoff, a psychiatrist, neuroscientist, and philosopher at the University of Ottawa. In this episode, Dr. Northoff discusses his interdisciplinary approach to research and recent projects that aim to enhance…
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RIM #10: Path to Hematopathology with Dr. Michael Rauh
This month, Farhad Ghaseminejad and Maggie Chopra of the CFMS Research in Medicine Podcast interviews Dr. Michael Rauh, an associate professor at Queen’s University in the Department of Pathology and Molecular Medicine. Dr. Rauh completed an MD/PhD degree from UBC and his residency in…
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RIM #9: Experiences in Medical Education with Dr. Victoria Luong
In this episode, Margaret Sun of the CFMS Research in Medicine Podcast interviews Dr. Victoria Luong to discuss her transition from clinical medicine to medical education research. Currently, Dr. Luong is a PhD student at Dalhousie University after attaining her MD from the Université de…
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RIM#8: Understanding Endometriosis and Pelvic Pain with Dr. Paul Young.
This month the CFMS Research in Medicine Podcast interviews Dr. Paul Young. Dr. Paul Young is a gynecologist and research director at the BC Women's Center for Pelvic Pain and Endometriosis. Dr. Young completed a combined MD PhD degree and a residency in obstetrics and gynecology, followed by a...
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Special Edition: Collaboration of Practitioners & Researchers
This month the CFMS Research in Medicine Podcast series presents a special edition entitled, Collaboration of Practitioners & Researchers. In this episode, a medical student and biomedical graduate student showcase how clinical practice and medical research are different sides of the same coin....
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RIM#7: Ophthalmology, Grants, PhDs & Wellness
This month the CFMS Research in Medicine Podcast interviews Dr. Agnes Wong. Dr. Wong is a Professor of Ophthalmology, Neurology, and Psychology at the University of Toronto, and an active staff ophthalmologist at the Hospital for Sick Children. In this episode, she reveals her secrets to…
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RIM#6: Cognitive Neurology with Dr. Finger
This month the CFMS Research in Medicine Podcast interviews Dr. Elizabeth Finger. Dr. Finger is a Professor of Neurology at Western University. In this episode we talk about her research on empathy in frontotemporal dementia and her pathway to becoming a clinician-scientist.
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LDTB #12: Reflections
In episode 12 of the LDTB series, the 7 co-hosts reflect on the experiences they’ve had, lessons they’ve learned and memories they’ve made over the past year.
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RIM #5: Pathway to Medicine with Dr. Wing
This month the CFMS Research in Medicine Podcast interviews Dr. Ana Wing. Dr. Wing is a Professor of Neurology at Queen’s University. In this episode we talk about her journey across the globe from medical school to becoming a new faculty member in 2020.
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LDTB #11: Professionalism
In episode 11 of the LDTB series, Karine and Lucas discuss their definitions of professionalism. They explore the ways that notions of professionalism play out in clinical settings and on social media. Lastly, the co-hosts delve into how cultural differences and the hospital hierarchy can make...
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CC#9: Reference Letters: what you should know now
Reference letters (aka letters of reference) are another component to the CaRMS R1 Application. This component is of particular interest because it's not something you can start a week before the application is due...or even when the application opens. The foundation for good letters of reference...
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RIM #4: Lifelong Learning with Dr. Rahman
This month the CFMS Research in Medicine Podcast series interviews Dr. Proton Rahman. Dr. Rahman is a distinguished physician and researcher in the discipline of Rheumatology at Memorial University’s Faculty of Medicine. His many accomplishments include over 300 published research articles and...
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LDTB #10: Gender Bias in Medicine
In episode 10 of the LDTB series, Audrey and Brittany discuss the experiences they’ve had as women going through medical school. They explore how gender roles affect them, both within formal learning settings and clinical settings. They then discuss how these gender roles can affect notions of...
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CC#8: Dr. Brian Goldman on Pursuing Passions Beyond Medicine
How can you find success in your interests outside of medicine? Hear from Dr. Brian Goldman, host of the popular CBC radio show White Coat Black Art, about his story and advice on pursuing your passions alongside a career in medicine. Dr. Goldman has had a long and successful career in various...
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LDTB #9: Competition
In episode 9 of the LDTB series, Peter and Kassandra discuss the competitive nature of medical school. They discuss the competition that they encountered when applying to medicine and how this evolved once they were accepted. The co-hosts then address the topic of residency matching and explore…
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RIM #3: Pediatric Research with Dr. Newhook
This month the CFMS Research in Medicine Podcast series interviews Dr. Leigh Ann Newhook. Dr. Newhook is a Pediatrician at the Janeway Children’s Hospital and Associate Professor of Pediatrics at the Faculty of Medicine, Memorial University. In this episode we talk about her broad approach to...
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LDTB #8: Family
In episode 8 of the LDTB series, Lucas, Brittany and Karine each explore their unique familial backgrounds. They describe the support that they’ve received from their families and address how medical training has influenced these relationships.
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CC#7: Medical "Pimping" aka Knowledge Exploration & Growth
Medical "Pimping": it's so much more than simply getting a question right or wrong. A student's reaction and response in "pimping" scenarios speaks volumes. So tune into this interview with Dr. Stephanie Smith to learn more about the practice of "medical pimping" to prepare yourself and learn how...
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LDTB #7: Relationships Outside of Medicine
In episode 7 of the LDTB series, Karine, Peter and Audrey discuss the benefits of maintaining relationships outside of medicine. They consider the ways that medicine has affected these relationships and how it has made them at times, extremely challenging. The three hosts then compare these to…
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LDTB #6: Long Distance Relationships
In this episode of LDTB, Dakoda, Kassandra, and Peter have a candid discussion about the reality of long-distance relationships as a medical student. They share how they’ve stayed in touch with their partners, some of the challenges they’ve faced, and tips for keeping the relationship thriving…
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CC#6: Social Media in Medicine with Dr. Teresa Chan
In this episode, we interview Canadian medicine social media guru and Emergency Physician, Dr. Teresa Chan. We chat about how to use social media for patient advocacy, to connect for professional development, to build a brand/identity as a medical professional, to share research and educate the...
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RIM#2: Teamwork and Orthopaedics Research with Dr. Woodmass
The CFMS Research in Medicine Podcast Series interviews Dr. Woodmass from @UM_RadyFHS this month! We talk with him about “outcomes research” in orthopaedic surgery and the importance of teamwork in research. Are you hesitant about doing research? He can tell you why it’s worth a try.
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LDTB #5: Marriage and Family Planning Part 2
In this second part of their discussion on marriage and family planning, Kassandra, Lucas and Dakoda invite their partners to share their perspectives on how their relationships have been affected by medical school. Their partners discuss the challenges that they face as the spouses of medical...
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LDTB #4: Marriage and Family Planning Part 1
In this episode of LDTB, Kassandra, Lucas and Dakoda have a casual and very personal conversation about what it’s like to be married during medical school. The three of them discuss the ways in which their partners help to keep them well and how medical school presents unique challenges in their...
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CC#5: Personal Letters with Dr. Lorne Weisenfeld
The personal letter is one of several requirements in your CaRMs application for residency. The CaRMs website describes personal letters as “how you introduce yourself to programs and to express interest in a specific program and/or discipline”. Evidently, they’re an important piece to the...
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LDTB #3: The Struggle of Dating
On this first episode of the LDTB’s “relationships in medicine” mini series, Audrey and Brittany talk about their experiences with dating during medical school (including their lack thereof)! Starting new relationships or keeping old ones is sometimes a real challenge for medical students and it…
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CC#4: CANPREPP with Dr. Moineau
The COVID-19 pandemic has presented new challenges for applicants to medical residency programs, but the AFMC has created a brand-new tool, called CANPREPP to help mitigate these challenges. In this episode, interviewee Dr. Geneviève Moineau discusses this tool, why it was created, and how...
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Research in Medicine #1: Family Medicine with Dr. Singer
In this Research in Medicine Podcast Series episode, we hear from family doctor Dr. Alex Singer. He gives advice on mentorship, collaboration, and deciding whether research is right for you. We also discuss research on electronic medical records, resource stewardship, and COVID-19.
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LDTB #2: The True Meaning of “Wellness”
On LDTB’s second episode, co-hosts Brittany, Lucas, and Kassandra talk about what wellness means to them and explore the environment of wellness in medical school. “Wellness” is certainly a buzzword that gets used frequently in medical school culture, but what does it really mean? How do medical...
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LDTB= Life as a Doctor to beCC= CFMS Connection PodcastRIM= Research in MedicineWelcome to the Canadian Federation of Medical Students Podcast Series. We connect, support and represent our membership as they learn to serve patients and society. Our CFMS Podcast series is a collection of three separate series - Research in Medicine, Life as a Doctor To Be and the CFMS Connection podcast series.
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