Leading the Way

Part 2: Dr. Ramneek Dosanjh dives deeper into common goals, equity and the wellness tips she has learned on her leadership journey.

Part 1: Recorded in 2025, family physician and past president of the Federation of Medical Women of Canada, Dr. Ramneek Dosanjh, shares her leadership journey and the importance of finding a mentor.

In this reflection, resident physician Dr. Brett Henderson shares her perspective on leadership as a learner and discusses her medical leadership elective experience.

Dr. Mamta Gautam, the recipient of the 2025 Chris Carruthers Excellence in Medical Leadership Award, joins us to discuss her experience with physician wellness, values-based leadership in medicine, and mentorship.

In a candid conversation, Dr. Trevor Jain discusses how his time in the military influenced his leadership approach and the two qualities he values most in leaders.

Initially recorded in November 2024, Dr. Jane Philpott discusses her personal leadership experiences, her book "Health for All: A Doctor's Prescription for a Healthier Canada", and her upcoming transition to her new role as Chair of Ontario's novel Primary Care Action Team.

Part 2: Dr. Lisa Calder continues our conversation, diving deeper into the essential role of diverse mentorship, sponsorship and coaching in leadership development.

Part 1: Join us as Dr. Lisa Calder, CEO of the Canadian Medical Protective Association, discusses the blend of inherent and learned leadership skills and the vital role of exposing learners and physicians to leadership and its opportunities.

In this episode, Dr. David Bowes, the Dalhousie University Assistant Dean of Postgraduate Medical Education, discusses his insights on resident leadership and the creation of an innovative medical leadership elective available to residents at Dalhousie.

Dr. Melissa Lem discusses her leadership journey at the local, national and international level, sharing insights from her work in health, environmental advocacy, and engaging with the media.

In this episode, 2024 Chris Carruthers Excellence in Medical Leadership Award recipient Dr. Curtis Johnston reflects on how leadership has evolved since his last appearance in 2020 in the height of the pandemic, highlighting new opportunities for innovation in leadership development.

Dr. William (Billy) Silverstein, recipient of the Future Leader in Choosing Wisely Award and Associate Editor for JAMA Internal Medicine: Teachable Moments, shares insights into his leadership journey and his efforts to promote resource stewardship in medicine.

Dr. Victor Do engages in a dialogue with the new podcast host, Dr. Emma McDermott, about the significance of formal leadership education and training, as well as the valuable contributions learners bring to medical leadership.

Inaugural dean of medicine at Toronto Metropolitan University Dr. Teresa Chan provides her thoughts on leading this new initiative

Dean of Medicine and CSPL award winner Dr. Preston Smith, who was named inaugural dean of medicine at the University of PEI after this podcast was recorded, reflects on the important factors involved in being a leader in academic medicine.

Dr. Connie Leblanc outlines her priorities as new president and CEO of the Association of Faculties of Medicine of Canada (AFMC)

Dr. Lyn Sonnenberg provides an insightful overview of reframing leadership for medical learners and how true mentorship should work.

Early career leader and Canadian Association of Physicians with Disabilities president Dr. Franco Rizzuti tackles ableism in medicine and the need to embrace innovation.

Respected Canadian medical educator Dr. Geneviève Moineau provides her perspectives on leadership.

Dr. Melanie Lewis, the first chief wellness officer to be appointed at a Canadian medical faculty, discusses the importance of wellbeing in the medical learning environment.

Dr. Jerry Maniate, founding director of the Equity in Health Systems Lab provides insights into how leaders can embed equity and diversity into the healthcare system.

Dr. Lynn Ashdown makes a persuasive case for why patient partnerships are essential to reform medical education

Dr. Johny Van Aerde talks with new podcast host Dr. Victor Do and provides insights into the current state of healthcare in Canada and themes from the first 50 podcasts

Dr. Graham Dickson discusses the nature of physician leadership and why physicians’ involvement is essential for healthcare transformation.

Saskatchewan Health Authority leader and critical care physician Dr. Susan Shaw talks about how vitally important physician leaders are to transforming Canadian healthcare