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Just Medicine
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Just Medicine is a podcast on equity in healthcare, hosted by medical students in British Columbia. Each episode, we bring on a guest to chat about a range of social justice topics and how they relate to medicine and health care. The aim of the podcast is to equip medical trainees with the knowledge and skills to provide inclusive care to a growingly diverse population. The podcast is released every second Thursday of the month, starting on January 12, 2023. This podcast is not affiliated with UBC Faculty of Medicine and is not meant to provide medical advice.
Episodes
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40. Reconciling the practice and promise of global health
Our guest on the podcast this month is Dr. Madhukar Pai, a public health physician by training and current professor and Canada Research Chair in Epidemiology and Global Health at McGill University. As Dr. Pai explains, global health isn’t about “tropical medicine” or installing toilets in…
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39. Addressing inequities within Canada's death investigation systems
In this episode, Dr. Kona Williams, a Cree and Mohawk forensic pathologist and coroner based in Sudbury, Ontario, talks to host Sandra about what forensic pathology is (and isn’t). They also discuss death investigation systems, why some communities in so-called Canada are left waiting years for...
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38. "Rooming in" and speaking out: The essentials of perinatal substance use care
In this episode, host Sandra speaks to Dr. Eric Cattoni, a family physician and Medical Director at the Families In Recovery (FIR) Unit at BC Women’s Hospital. They discuss what’s unique about providing substance use care to people who are pregnant and postpartum and their families, as well as…
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37. The trailblazing Black trainees righting medicine's historical wrongs
In this episode, host Sandra speaks to Dr. Gbolahan (GB) Olarewaju, a public health resident physician, academic activist, and past and inaugural chair of the Black Medical Students’ Association of Canada. They discuss how decades of discriminatory policies and practices have thrown up obstacles…
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36. Because it helps! Making the most of the social history
The success of a treatment plan can depend heavily on social factors – for example, income, housing status, or whether or not someone has drug coverage. The social history is where we, as medical learners, trainees and practitioners, are meant to gather that information so that we can apply it in...
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35. Climate action: Just what the doctor ordered
Climate change is presenting a big problem for health, with significant implications for equity. As medical trainees, when it comes to addressing the health impacts of climate change in our patients, it can be hard to know where to even start. In this episode, our guest Dr. Melissa Lem – a family...
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34. Breaking down the Structural Determinants of Health
We learn in medical training that factors big and small have an influence on health. Broader social, economic, political, and environmental forces play an important role in determining who experiences good health, and who does not. In this episode, host Sandra and Dr. Yipeng Ge, a family doctor…
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33. Advocacy in Pediatric Health Care
Welcome back to Just Medicine! In this episode, we explore the often overlooked vulnerabilities in pediatric health care with our excellent guest, Dr. Amarens Matthiesen, a Certified Child Life Specialist. She discusses the importance of including children in healthcare decision-making and how…
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32. Realizing the Truth and Reconciliation Commission’s health-related Calls to Action
In this episode, our host Sandra chats with Derek K. Thompson – Čaabať Bookwilla | Suhiltun, a member of the diitiidʔaaʔtx̣ – Ditidaht First Nation and Director of Indigenous Engagement at the University of British Columbia’s Faculty of Medicine. They discuss the role of non-Indigenous medical...
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31. Food Security & the Gut Microbiome IV: Indigenous-Led Foods Projects and Future Directions
In the final episode of this four-part series, Kennedy reconnects with Jessie Newman, an Indigenous health dietitian, to bring together the key themes of diet, food access, and the gut microbiome in the context of Indigenous health. Building on earlier discussions, Jessie shares insights into the...
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30. Food Security & the Gut Microbiome III: Perspectives on Representation, Cultural Humility and Connection
We’re back! This is the third episode of our podcast series on Food Security and the Gut Microbiome where we continue to discuss the critical overlap of healthcare, community, and connection. We’re grateful to speak with Dr. Morgan Lindsay, a dedicated family physician practicing in British...
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29. Food Security & the Gut Microbiome II: How Diet and Other Factors Shape Health Outcomes
Welcome back to Just Medicine! This week, we continue a podcast series that explores the intersections of diet, food security and the gut microbiome, especially for Indigenous folks. In our previous episode of the series, we established a fantastic background on the importance of foods and food...
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28. Food Security & the Gut Microbiome I: Colonization & Diet in Indigenous Communities in BC
Welcome back to Just Medicine! This week, we begin a podcast series that explores the intersections of diet, food security, and the gut microbiome, especially for Indigenous folks. In this four part series, Kennedy Graham (UBC MSI 1) speaks to experts to call attention to how colonialism has...
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27. Learning from Lived Experience in Urban Health and Addictions Medicine
We are back with another episode! In this podcast, I spoke with Bryan Becker, who is presently working in peer support at the RAAC clinic at St.Pauls Hospital. RAAC stands for rapid access addiction clinic: this service provides addiction medicine assessments for any substance use issue…
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26. Working in Refugee Health Care in British Columbia
We're back! In this episode, I had the pleasure of speaking with Dr. Althea Hayden, a medical health officer, Ranjit Lehal, a family nurse practitioner, and Dr. Mei-ling Wiedmeyer, a clinician scientist. From navigating cultural barriers to understanding specific health needs, this week's…
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25. Burnout in Urban Health & Addictions Medicine
We are back with another episode! I had the pleasure of speaking with Dr. Elise Jackson, who recently completed her Addictions Medicine Fellowship following an internal medicine residency at UBC. We speak about the protocols surrounding substance use while in hospital, as well as how the…
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24. HIV Misconceptions and Interventions in Heterosexual Black Men
Welcome back to Just Medicine! In this episode, I spoke with Dr. Michael Etowa, a post-doctoral research fellow at the Daphne Cockwell School of Nursing at Toronto Metropolitan University and an associate scientist at the HIV Treatment Network in Ontario. Dr. Etowa's research on HIV vulnerability...
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23. Infectious Disease Care Considerations in Patients with Concurrent Substance Use
We are back again with another episode! I had the pleasure of speaking with Dr. Victoria Weaver, one of the only dual infectious diseases and addictions medicine specialists in Canada. She shares her insights on the treatment of infectious diseases in patients with concurrent substance use. In...
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22. Highlighting UBC Medicine's Refugee Health Initiative
Welcome back, everyone! This week's episode focuses on Refugee Health by highlighting a remarkable medical student-led initiative called the Refugee Health Initiative (RHI). I had the pleasure of speaking with Nikola Deretic, a third-year medical student at the University of British Columbia and...
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21. Equitable HIV Care in Urban Populations
We are back again with another episode! I had the pleasure of speaking with Dr. Mary Kestler, an infectious diseases specialist with particular expertise in HIV, TB, Global Health and Tropical Medicine. She shares her insights on HIV care in urban settings, amidst their unique challenges and...
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20. Mind and Gut: Navigating Youth Mental Health with IBD
We're back! This week's episode explores the unique mental health challenges faced by youth with chronic illnesses, focusing on inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) with expert Dr. Astrid Williams. Adolescence and young adulthood are already full of psychosocial and physical changes. Add to this a...
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19. Genetic Database Inequities and the Silent Genomes Project
We’re back again with another episode! This week, dive into the world of genetic testing and the genomic divide with expert guest speakers Dr. Wyeth Wasserman and Dr. Anna Lehman: Did you know that when it comes to genetic testing, you can’t simply use the same reference data for everybody?...
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18. Healthcare for GBTQ+ Men
We are back with another episode! I had the pleasure of chatting with Dr Tribesty Nguyen who is a public health resident physician. He has many years of experience in social justice, health equity, health policy, and political advocacy, particularly with 2SLGBTQ+, refugee, and racialized...
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17. Types of Homelessness and What We Can Do to Address the Crisis
We are back with another episode! I had the pleasure of chatting with Dr Alec Yu who is an internal medicine resident physician working at St Paul's Hospital in inner city downtown Vancouver. He shares us his insights working on the frontlines and resources we can directly connect our patients…
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16. Providing Palliative Care for Vulnerable Populations - Palliative Outreach Resource Team (PORT)
We are back with another episode! I had the pleasure of chatting with Dr Fraser Black and Ashley Mollison who are experts on the complexities of delivering palliative care for a vulnerable population. In this episode, we also discuss what drew Dr Black and Ashley to this line of work and why it…
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15. Pediatric Gender Affirming Care Part 2 - Primer on the Medical Aspects of Care
In this second episode, I provide a primer on the medical aspects of pediatric gender affirming care. I provide you with the context of taking a history, treatment plans offered, considerations when providing this type of care and the transition from pediatric to adult settings.
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14. Pediatric Gender Affirming Care Part 1 - Accessing Care in British Columbia
In this first solo episode, I introduce you to the concept of pediatric gender affirming care. I cover the services offered for youth in British Columbia, which providers provide this care, and the steps required to access this type of care for patients.
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13. Migrant Farm Worker Health Part 2: Culturally Competent Care, Myoactivation, and Bicis, Oh My!
Many Canadians may not realize that the apples in their fruit basket or the flowers brought home to family may be there because of the contributions of a migrant farm worker (MFW) to the nation. Despite having such a significant impact on the Canadian agricultural landscape, MFWs face inequities…
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12. Migrant Farm Worker Health Part 1: Providing Care for Migrant Farm Workers in British Columbia
Many Canadians may not realize that the apples in their fruit basket or the flowers brought home to family may be there because of the contributions of a migrant farm worker (MFW) to the nation. Despite having such a significant impact on the Canadian agricultural landscape, MFWs face inequities…
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11. Reproductive Health Part 3 - Rural Pregnancy Care with Dr. Sheila Curran
We’re back baby! For part three of our Reproductive Health series, I had the pleasure of chatting with Dr. Sheila Curran on the complexities of rural pregnancy care. While pregnancy itself isn’t exactly a “walk in the park,” navigating pregnancy for those who live in rural locations comes with…
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10. Reproductive Health Part 2 - Cervical Cancer: A Preventable Disease Rooted in Inequity with Dr. Lauren Adolph
We are BACK with an exciting new conversation!! Did you know that cervical cancer is a preventable disease? In this episode, Dr. Lauren Adolph and I discuss the importance of prevention and screening when it comes to cervical cancer, as well as why certain populations are disproportionately...
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9. MAiD for Mental Health Series Part 2 - Exploring the Positive Outcomes
In this final episode of a 2-part series on Medical Assistance in Dying (MAiD) for mental health, I had a conversation with Dr. Derryck Smith where we explored the positive outcomes anticipated from this legislation. Join us as Dr. Smith shares his personal encounters with MAiD and why he…
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7. Reproductive Health Part 1 - Access to Contraceptives with Dr. Yuyang Wang
We're back again! As the first episode of a multi-part series on women's health, this month's episode addresses Access to Contraceptives in Canada. Listen in as expert guest speaker Dr. Yuyang Wang brings his enthusiasm, expertise and knowledge to the table. We've got a jam-packed episode ready…
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8. MAiD for Mental Health Series Part 1 - Exploring Equity Considerations
In this first episode of a 2-part series on Medical Assistance in Dying (MAiD) for mental health, I chatted with Dr. Diane McIntosh on the equity considerations that follow the legalization of MAiD for psychiatric conditions. Listen in as Dr. McIntosh shares her expertise and perspective on this...
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6. Taking a Good Substance Use History with Dr. Elise Jackson
We're back with another episode and this month we're focusing on one of the most important skills we learn in medicine, history taking! Specifically in this episode we focus on taking a good substance use history while remaining sensitive and providing patient-centred care. Please see below for…
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5. Reframing Encounters and Partnering with Patients - Trauma Informed Care
We are BACK! In this episode, I sat down with Dr. Maria Hubinette to chat about Trauma-Informed Care. Many of our patients have faced many forms of trauma and even had traumatic experiences in healthcare settings. It's important to recognize that health systems and healthcare workers can…
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4. Gender Affirming Care Series Part 2 - What does "transitioning" mean?
In this month's episode, we're continuing our panel discussion with our 3 special guests. We delve deeper into what transitioning means and what are the different components of it. All of the resources mentioned in the podcast are as always listed in the show notes below. We highly recommend...
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3. Gender Affirming Care Series Part 1 - Healthcare experiences of trans and gender diverse people
In the first episode of this special multi-part series on Gender Affirming Care, I chatted with 3 special guests who are advocates for inclusive trans care. Rae, Lucas, and Dr. Thompson all bring their own experiences and perspectives in how medical trainees can engender (pun intended) change in...
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Bonus: The power of words in Gender Affirming Care
Enjoy this bonus episode discussing some introductory terms and concepts to be familiar with as we kick off the Gender Affirming Care series! In the next few months, we will be exploring different facets of gender inclusive care with a variety guests from different backgrounds and lived...
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2. BMI is not what you think it is: Health At Every Size
Producer’s note: The audio for this episode is a bit unstable at times, so apologies for that in advance. In this episode, I chatted with Dr. Katarina Wind, a recent Family Medicine graduate and a weight-inclusive practitioner about weight and fatphobia in healthcare. We talked about the history...
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1. The Art of Medicine in Mental Health and Substance Use
In this episode, I chatted with Dr. Marcus Greatheart, a family physician and social worker, who works with a large population of patients with mental health and substance use issues. We talk about the importance of recognizing our privilege and how we can walk alongside our patients. If you have...
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Podcast Trailer: Welcome to Just Medicine
Welcome to Just Medicine! Here, we mean “just” in the fairness capacity and not in the “only” sense. In fact, this podcast is not “just” about medicine but how medicine is applied and adapted to the real-world conditions of our patients. This is a student-led podcast created by medical students…
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ABOUT THIS SHOW
Just Medicine is a podcast on equity in healthcare, hosted by medical students in British Columbia. Each episode, we bring on a guest to chat about a range of social justice topics and how they relate to medicine and health care. The aim of the podcast is to equip medical trainees with the knowledge and skills to provide inclusive care to a growingly diverse population. The podcast is released every second Thursday of the month, starting on January 12, 2023. This podcast is not affiliated with UBC Faculty of Medicine and is not meant to provide medical advice.
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