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FMWC Podcast
by FMWC Ottawa
The Ottawa branch of the Federation of Medical Women of Canada created this podcast to share the stories of women in medicine as they complete their training, tackle important advocacy issues, and take on positions of leadership. FMWC Podcast produced by Dr. Beverly Johnson (FMWC Ottawa President). FMWC 100 Series produced by Dr. Beverly Johnson (FMWC Ottawa President) and Isabella Churchill (MD2024). Historical Researchers and Podcast Co-Hosts: Mahakprit Kaur and Alexandra McCartneySocial Media and Communications: Justina MelkisEditor: Brandon Kaltabanis
Episodes
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Episode 14: Dr. Ramneek Dosanjh on Gender-Based Violence, Healthcare, and Leadership
Join us for an inspiring conversation with Dr. Ramneek Dosanjh, the 2024-2025 President of the Federation of Medical Women of Canada (FMWC), as we celebrate FMWC’s 100th anniversary. Dr. Dosanjh reflects on the significance of this milestone and the importance of challenging the status quo,...
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Episode 8: FMWC 100 Series - A Women's Health Revolution (1970+)
In Episode 8 of the FMWC 100th Anniversary Podcast Series, the focus is on the pivotal shifts in women’s health legislation during the 1970s and 1980s, and the key role that female physicians played in the feminist movement. Building off the previous episode’s introduction of the Royal Commission...
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Episode 7: FMWC 100 Series - FMWC Past Presidents Part II
In this special episode, host Dr. Isabella Churchill sits down with two inspiring past presidents of the Federation of Medical Women of Canada (FMWC) to discuss their journeys, achievements, and the evolving landscape for women in medicine. Join us as we explore the personal and professional...
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Episode 6: FMWC 100 Series - Breakthrough in Leadership (1950-1980)
In today’s episode we explore the landscape of medicine between 1945 and 1970 and the female trailblazers that paved the way for women in medicine in the modern era. We begin by introducing Dr. Bette Stevenson; the first female president of both the OMA and CMA and follow her impressive medical…
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Episode 5: FMWC 100 Series - FMWC Past Presidents Part I
In this special podcast episode, resident physician Justina Melkis had the pleasure of speaking with Dr. Bev Johnson, Dr. Shelley Ross and Dr. Kari Smedstad. We’re honoured to host a compelling conversation with three distinguished past presidents of the Federal of Medical Women of Canada: Dr.…
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Episode 13: Leadership Rounds with Dr. Kathleen Ross
In this podcast episode, medical student co-hosts Odessa and Justina had the pleasure of speaking with Dr. Kathleen Ross, President of the Canadian Medical Association (CMA). Dr. Ross shared her journey to medicine and leadership, fuelled by a passion for advocacy and equitable patient care. As a...
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Episode 4: FMWC 100 Series- Trailblazing Women in Canadian Medicine (1812 - 1949)
Welcome to Episode #4 of the FMWC 100 series which explores the remarkable history of medical women in Canada. In this instalment, Dr. Beverly Johnson, Mahakprit Kaur and Isabella Churchill narrate a journey of the first women trailblazers in medicine during the late 1800s - Dr. Emily Stowe and…
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Episode 3: FMWC 100 Series- "Future Honorary Chair" Ms. Santanna Hernandez
In Episode 3 of the FMWC 100 Series, Dr. Beverly Johnson and Isabella Churchill sit down with Santanna Hernandez, the Future Honorary Chair of the FMWC 100th celebration. She is a current 3rd year student at the University of Calgary’s medical school, a mother and recipient of the FMWC Student...
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Episode 2: FMWC 100 Series- "Present Honorary Chair" Dr. Jane Philpott
In Episode 2 of the FMWC 100 Series, Dr. Beverly Johnson and Isabella Churchill have the honour of interviewing Dr. Jane Philpott- honorary chair of the FMWC 100th celebration, a remarkable figure whose career spans diverse realms of healthcare, academia, and public service. Dr. Philpott's…
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Episode 12: Bone Deep - Unraveling Osteoporosis with Dr. Christopher Tran
Episode 12 features Dr. Christopher Tran, endocrinologist at The Ottawa Hospital. Dr. Tran is the current Program Director of the Endocrinology and Metabolism residency training program at the University of Ottawa. In this episode, we gather Dr. Tran’s insights on osteoporosis, starting from the...
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Episode 1: FMWC 100 Series- "Past Honorary Chair" Dr. May Cohen
We present the Federation of Medical Women of Canada- Celebrating 100 Years of Legacy Podcast Series with Chair, Dr. Beverly Johnson and Co-Chair, Isabella Churchill, In the first episode of this podcast series, co-hosts Dr. Beverly Johnson and Dr. Kameela Alibhai sat down with Dr. May Cohen,...
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Episode 11: Discussing cracks in the Canadian healthcare system with Dr. Melanie Bechard
For Episode 11, we sat down with Dr. Melanie Bechard (she/her) who is a pediatric emergency physician and an Assistant Professor at the University of Ottawa. She is currently the Chair of Canadian Doctors for Medicare, a nonpartisan organization of physicians advocating for an equitable,...
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Episode 10: From childhood to CMA presidency with Dr. Alika Lafontaine
Episode 10 features Dr. Alika Lafontaine, current head of the Canadian Medical Association (CMA) and award-winning physician. Dr Lafontaine currently practices as an anesthesiologist in Grande Prairie, Alberta, and is the first indigenous doctor listed in the Medical Post’s 50 most powerful...
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Episode 9: Empowering women’s heart health with Dr. Coutinho
In episode 9, we welcome Dr. Thais Coutinho, cardiologist and division head of Prevention and Rehabilitation at the University of Ottawa Heart Institute, as well as Associate Professor of Medicine at the University of Ottawa. Additionally, Dr. Coutinho sits as the chair of the Heart Institute’s...
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Episode 8: The ins and outs of gender affirming surgery with Dr. Armstrong
In episode 8, we welcome Dr. Kathleen (Katie) Armstrong, a plastic, reconstructive and aesthetic surgeon in gender affirming top surgeries. She is the current coordinator of the medical ethics education for the university of Toronto’s plastic surgery residency training program. In this role, she...
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Episode 7: Navigating medicine as a black woman
In the seventh episode, we welcome Dr. Ewurabena Simpson a pediatric hematologist/oncologist at the Children’s Hospital of Eastern Ontario (CHEO) She is also an assistant professor with the Department of Pediatrics and the Assistant Dean, Office of Equity, Diversity and Inclusion (EDI) at the...
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Episode 6 : The Ecosystem and Our Health with Dr. Shannon Waters
In Episode 6, we welcome co-host Kira Bombay, a fourth year medical student at the University of Ottawa and member of the Rainy River First Nations. Our guest is Dr. Shannon Waters who is Coast Salish and a member of the Stz’uminus First Nation on Vancouver Island. She is a Public Health and...
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Episode 5: The journey to becoming a cardiac surgeon with Dr. Donna May Kimmaliardjuk
In this episode, we welcome Dr. Donna May Kimmaliardjuk, Canada’s first Inuk cardiac surgeon who is a staff surgeon practicing at Eastern Health located in St-John's in Newfoundland and Labrador. We discuss Dr.Kimmaliardjuk’s calling to become a surgeon as well as her lived experiences as an Inuk...
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Episode 4: Advocating for Gun Control With Trauma Surgeon Dr. Najma Ahmed
In this episode, we welcome Dr. Najma Ahmed, co-founder of Canadian Doctors for Protection from Guns: a grasroot organization concerned about the increasing public health impact of firearms. Dr. Ahmed is the vice chair of education at UofT’s department of surgery and won the prestigious Royal...
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Episode 3: Advocating for universal access to contraception with Drs. Nour Bakhache & Hava Starkman
In this episode, we welcome Drs. Nour Bakhache and Hava Starkman. They are both third-year ObGyn residents and co-chairs of Cover ContraceptiON: a grassroots, non-partisan, volunteer-run campaign with the goal of providing universal, no-cost contraception to all those in Ontario. We discuss the...
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Episode 2: Putting a Spotlight on Gender Equity with Dr. Fahima Dossa
In this episode, we welcome Dr. Fahima Dossa. She is a general surgery resident and trainee in the Surgeon Scientist Training Program at the University of Toronto and we discuss her research on gender equity, her path as a surgeon scientist, and her lived experience with micro and macro…
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Episode 1: Making the invisible visible with Dr. Gigi Osler
Welcome to the first episode of the Federation of Medical Women of Canada (FMWC) Ottawa podcast with Dr. Gigi Osler. She is an otolaryngologist at the University of Manitoba and is the 2022 president of the FMWC. In this episode, we discuss impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on gender equity and...
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ABOUT THIS SHOW
The Ottawa branch of the Federation of Medical Women of Canada created this podcast to share the stories of women in medicine as they complete their training, tackle important advocacy issues, and take on positions of leadership. FMWC Podcast produced by Dr. Beverly Johnson (FMWC Ottawa President). FMWC 100 Series produced by Dr. Beverly Johnson (FMWC Ottawa President) and Isabella Churchill (MD2024). Historical Researchers and Podcast Co-Hosts: Mahakprit Kaur and Alexandra McCartneySocial Media and Communications: Justina MelkisEditor: Brandon Kaltabanis
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FMWC Ottawa
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The Ottawa branch of the Federation of Medical Women of Canada created this podcast to share the stories of women in medicine as they complete their training, tackle important advocacy issues, and take on positions of leadership. FMWC Podcast produced by Dr. Beverly Johnson (FMWC Ottawa President)....
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