The Hat Rack

Season 03 - Episode 06 In this episode of  The Hat Rack , host Dr. Bill McCauley is joined by Dr. Kris Lehnhardt , emergency physician, educator, and Director of Space Medicine at UTHealth Houston. Continuing the series exploring physicians who have built careers that extend beyond traditional clinical practice, Dr. Lehnhardt shares his remarkable journey from emergency medicine residency at Weste...

Season 03 - Episode 05 In this episode of The Hat Rack , host Dr. Bill McCauley is joined by Dr. Andrew Park , emergency physician, healthcare executive, and past president of the Ontario Medical Association . This conversation marks the first in a new series exploring physicians who have built careers that extend beyond traditional clinical practice. Dr. Park shares his unconventional journey—fro...

Season 03 - Episode 04 In this episode of  The Hat Rack , host Dr. Bill McCauley is joined by Dr. Amrit Kripalani, pediatric nephrologist at London Health Sciences Centre and medical education researcher, and Dr. Frank Myslik, Senior Medical Information Officer at London Health Sciences Centre. Together they speak on the rapidly evolving role of artificial intelligence in medicine and discuss what...

S3:E3  Safety, Humility and Compassion: Patient Communication in a Multicultural World In this episode, Dr. Bill McCauley explores the complexities of cultural communication in healthcare. Joined by Dr. Tehseen Ladha and Jannelle Yoon, the discussion delves into the challenges and strategies for effective communication with diverse patient populations. From understanding high and low context cultu...

S03 E02:   In this episode of The Hat Rack , host Dr. Bill McCauley sits down with three guests—Brandon Fonseca, a Toronto-based software engineer; Ann DeBono, a London, Ontario realtor; and Ken Anderson, a retired Anglican priest—to hear directly from patients. For the first time on the podcast, the conversation explores how patients think physicians learn, stay current, and evolve in their pract...

S03 E01: In this episode of The Hat Rack , host Dr. Bill McCauley sits down with Dr. Eleftherios Soleas(Terry) and Dr. Adam Gavarkovs ( adam.g@ubc.ca ), two leading Canadian scholars in health professions education, to explore the often-invisible world of research in Continuing Professional Development (CPD). Together, they uncover how scholarship drives change in medical education—shaping how phy...

S02 E06: In this episode of The Hat Rack, Dr. Bill McCauley is joined by internationally recognized psychiatrist and physician well-being expert Dr. Mamta Gautam. Together, they explore the powerful connection between continuing professional development (CPD) and physician resilience. Dr. Gautam shares her "Five Cs of Resilience" framework—control, commitment, connections, calming, and care—and di...

Season 2 - Episode 5 In this episode of  The Hat Rack , host Dr. Bill McCauley sits down with Dr. Mark Soth, a critical care physician and creator of The Loonie Doctor , to explore the intersection of financial literacy, physician wellness, and career satisfaction. Drawing from personal experience and years of financial education outreach, Dr. Soth shares how financial independence isn't just abou...

Season 2 - Episode 4 In this episode of The Hat Rack, we chat with Dr. Robin Mackin—a Western University alumna, pediatrician, and former member of Canada's 2008 Olympic softball team. Dr. Mackin reveals how her high-performance sports background introduced her to the power of coaching, and why she believes a similar approach can transform medical education and practice. Together with host Dr. Bil...

Season 2 - Episode 3 In this episode of The Hat Rack, we chat with Dr. Robin Mackin—a Western University alumna, pediatrician, and former member of Canada's 2008 Olympic softball team. Dr. Mackin reveals how her high-performance sports background introduced her to the power of coaching, and why she believes a similar approach can transform medical education and practice. Together with host Dr. Bil...

Season 2 - Episode 2 In this episode of The Hat Rack, we chat with Dr. Vladimir Yakovishin, a Western University alumnus with a powerful story of resilience in the face of adversity. Dr. Yakovishin shares his journey of unexpectedly losing his vision during medical school and the impact it had on his path to psychiatry. His insights reveal how mentorship, collegiality, and the support of the medic...

Season 2 - Episode 1 Join  The Hat Rack as we explore the realities of rural medical practice. Dr. Ken Milne, a seasoned emergency physician, and Dr. Matt Breton, a newly practicing family doctor, discuss the unique challenges of continuing medical education (CME) in rural environments, balancing limited resources with high demands. Learn about innovative approaches to staying up-to-date, fosterin...

Episode 11: CPD Horizons Summer Series In this episode, Dr. Michelle Lee Jones, an Assistant Professor in the Department of Clinical Neurological Sciences at Schulich, discusses the development and impact of social accountability rounds within her department. She explains the rationale behind this initiative, the diverse topics covered, and the importance of addressing psychosocial determinants of...

Episode 10: CPD Horizons Summer Series In this episode, Dr. Sabe De, an Associate Professor of Medicine in the Division of Cardiology and the recipient of the Schulich Award of Excellence in Continuing Medical Education, shares his experiences in coordinating large virtual CPD events, including the Western University Virtual Echo Symposium and the Western University Update in Cardiology. He discus...

Episode 09: CPD Horizons Summer Series In this episode, Dr. Rookaya Mather, an Assistant Professor in the Department of Ophthalmology, discusses the critical importance of operating room ergonomics and the prevention of musculoskeletal (MSK) injuries among healthcare professionals. She shares her personal experience with a work-related injury and the insights gained from an interdisciplinary forum...

Episode 08: CPD Horizons Summer Series In this episode, Dr. Tim Nguyen, an Assistant Professor in the Department of Oncology, presents findings from a national survey of Canadian oncologists, which aimed to understand their preferences and barriers regarding continuing professional development (CPD). He discusses key insights, such as the value placed on peer interactions, journal articles, and co...

Episode 07: CPD Horizons Summer Series In this episode, Dr. Shanil Narayan, a General Internist and Adjunct Professor who also serves as the Regional Academic Director for the Huron Perth Academy of the Schulich School of Medicine and Dentistry, discusses a project aimed at improving the management of congestive heart failure in rural environments. He shares insights from a comprehensive needs ass...

Episode 06: CPD Horizons Summer Series In this episode, Dr. Gauri Ghate, an Assistant Professor in the Division of Emergency Medicine, discusses the creation of an online module designed to improve the emergency department care of sexual assault survivors. She highlights the importance of addressing both the physical and psychosocial trauma experienced by these patients and shares insights from he...

Episode 05: CPD Horizons Summer Series In this episode, Dr. Sonja Payne, an Assistant Professor in the Department of Anesthesia and Perioperative Medicine at Schulich, discusses the development of an online module titled "Managing the Unanticipated Difficult Airway" (MUDA). She explains the motivation behind the project, which stemmed from a needs assessment highlighting gaps in airway management...

Episode 04: CPD Horizons Summer Series In this episode, Dr. Adam Gavarkovs, PhD, an education developer within the CPD office, presents a novel approach to conducting needs assessments in continuing professional development. He discusses the importance of a thorough needs assessment in creating effective educational activities and introduces a new methodology developed by the CPD office. This appr...

Episode 03: CPD Horizons Summer Series In this episode, Dr. Alison Allan, Chair of the Department of Anatomy and Cell Biology at Schulich, discusses the Basic Medical Sciences Leadership Program, developed to address the specific leadership development needs of faculty in the basic medical sciences. She explains the program's three levels—investigation, application, and refinement—each tailored to...

Episode 02: CPD Horizons Summer Series In this episode, Dr. Kristin Clemens, an endocrinologist and associate professor in the Department of Medicine at Schulich, discusses the Faculty Development Mini Fellowship, a unique opportunity awarded through the CPD Office, and shares her enriching experience with the Harvard Leadership Certificate Program. She details the courses she took, the skills she...

Episode 01: CPD Horizons Summer Series In the first episode, Dr. John Yoo, the Dean of Medicine, delivers a greeting and discusses the significance of CPD, emphasizing its value and the efforts to enhance continuing education and professional development at Schulich. Following this, Dr. Fawad Ahmed, a family doctor and chair of the Schulich Windsor Faculty Development Committee, provides insights...

In this episode we delve into transformative learning in medical practice with Dr. Steve Wong, director of the renowned " This Changed My Practice " program at the University of British Columbia. Dr. Wong shares invaluable insights on integrating Continuing Medical Education (CME) seamlessly into daily practice, highlighting real-life stories of impactful changes and innovations. Join us for an en...

George Kovacs of Dalhousie University and a practicing physician in Nova Scotia discusses with 'The Hat Rack' skills acquisition and procedural learning.  Are you practicing enough?  Where are your practicing opportunities?  With our guest's many years of experience, Dr. Kovacs explains how the  Clinical Cadaver Program came to be.  Listen In. Find Something to Hang Your Hat On! Listen to  The Hat...