MacPFD Spark Podcast

Welcome to MacPFD Spark! In this episode, we hear from ARABAO, a committee in the School of Rehabilitation Sciences. They discuss their co-chair approach, activities the different members have undertaken, and future plans or goals within the committee. New Spark episodes launch on a biweekly basis - with exception for special event and themed episodes - so be sure to check back often for more cont...

Step into the vibrant world of MacPFD Spark Sub-Series: The Game Changers Project! 🚀 In this episode, join Dr. Carys Massarella as she talks about the importance of empathy, compassion, and understanding in facilitating an inclusive healthcare environment. She discusses how she chose her professional academic path, key milestones that shaped the way she approaches her personal life, and how ident...

Welcome to MacPFD Spark! In this episode, we hear from Dr. Mark Soth about the Money Scope Podcast. He discusses the importance of finance education for health sciences professionals, how to manage finances to improve quality of life, and why financial wellness is important to the FHS community. New Spark episodes launch on a biweekly basis - with exception for special event and themed episodes -...

Welcome to MacPFD Spark! In this episode, we hear Dr. Hasan Merali talk about his newly published book. He discusses his motivations for writing the book, key topics a reader can expect to see, and what adults should take away from kids’ experiences. New Spark episodes launch on a biweekly basis - with exception for special event and themed episodes - so be sure to check back often for more conten...

Welcome to MacPFD Spark! In this episode we hear from Dr. Caitlin Mullarkey talk about teaching excellence in the Faculty of Health Sciences (FHS). She discusses topics such as her path to teaching, what she finds enjoyable about teaching, and what she sees for the future of undergraduate health science education. New Spark episodes launch on a biweekly basis - with exception for special event and...

Step into the vibrant world of MacPFD Spark Sub-Series: The Game Changers Project! 🚀 In this episode, join Dr. Anjali Menezes as she talks about her passion for family medicine and special interests in trauma-informed care, medical education, and racism in medical training. She currently leads the Differential Attainment REsearch (DARe) Group Collaborative. She discusses personal experiences that...

Step into the vibrant world of MacPFD Spark Sub-Series: The Game Changers Project! 🚀 In this episode, join Dr. Saroo Sharda as she talks about her leading position as a woman of color in anesthesia and as the Associate Dean Equity and Inclusion for the Faculty of Health Sciences at McMaster University, with a special feature from Dr. Sandra Monteiro. They discuss the pivotal role of early leaders...

Welcome to MacPFD Spark! In this episode, we hear from Dr. Megan Anakin and Dr. Patricia O’Sullivan talk about faculty development. They discuss how they became interested in faculty development, the part of faculty development that brings them joy, and how they have evolved as a faculty developer. New Spark episodes launch on a biweekly basis - with exception for special event and themed episodes...

Step into the vibrant world of MacPFD Spark Sub-Series: The Game Changers Project! 🚀In this episode, join Dr. Bernice Downey as she talks about her position as a Heart & Stroke Foundation Chair in Indigenous women’s heart and brain health and the Associate Dean of Indigenous Health for the Faculty of Health Science. She discusses her involvement in social justice, challenges gendered opinions, an...

Welcome to MacPFD Spark! In this episode, we hear from Dr. Roberta Preston talk about peer observation of teaching (POT). She discusses topics such as how she became interested in POT, how faculty can adopt coaching mindsets for feedback delivery, and the key takeaways from her work. New Spark episodes launch on a biweekly basis - with exception for special event and themed episodes - so be sure t...

Step into the vibrant world of MacPFD Spark Sub-Series: The Game Changers Project! 🚀 In this episode, join Dr. Dina Brooks as she talks about her remarkable career journey to executive director of the School of Rehabilitation Science and Vice-Dean of the Faculty of Health Sciences. She discusses the pivotal role her experiences in her homeland played, having inspirational role models, and embraci...

Welcome to MacPFD Spark! In this episode, we hear from Dr. Adam Garber talk about health sciences education. He discusses topics such as his oocyte retrieval projects, the competence by design program, and what he sees coming up for him in the next year. New Spark episodes launch on a biweekly basis - with exception for special event and themed episodes - so be sure to check back often for more co...

Welcome to MacPFD Spark! In this episode, we listen to Dr. Lawrence Mbuagbaw talk about health equity research. He discusses topics such as what he has been working on, how he learned to collaborate and network, and what he sees for the coming year. New Spark episodes launch on a biweekly basis - with exception for special event and themed episodes - so be sure to check back often for more content...

Welcome to MacPFD Spark! In this episode, we hear from Shanda Hunter Trottier talk about speech language pathology. She discusses topics such as her role as a speech language pathologist, the speechworks organization, and what she expects for her role in the future. New Spark episodes launch on a biweekly basis - with exception for special event and themed episodes - so be sure to check back often...

Welcome to MacPFD Spark! In this episode, we hear from Andrea Thomson, Morganna Malyon, and Nikki Brasseur talk about promoting accessibility in health professions education. They discuss topics such as how they met, the difference between accommodation and accessibility, and their thoughts on how they have implemented inclusive practices. New Spark episodes launch on a biweekly basis - with excep...

Welcome to MacPFD Spark! In this episode, we hear from Dr. Emily Belita talk about nursing research. She discusses topics such as how she became interested in nursing research, what she sees for the future, and she elaborates on some of the grants she has received. New Spark episodes launch on a biweekly basis - with exception for special event and themed episodes - so be sure to check back often...

Welcome to MacPFD Spark! In this episode, we listen to Dr. Irene Turpie talk about her experience in the field of medicine. She touches on topics such as her move to Canada and journey into medicine, her experience teaching medical students, and how she overcame difficulties/obstacles in her career. New Spark episodes launch on a biweekly basis - with exception for special event and themed episode...

Welcome to MacPFD Spark! In this episode, we hear from Dr. Marc Jeschke talk about developments in burn management and hospital administrative leadership. He discusses topics such as what brought him to Hamilton and McMaster, 3D skin printing to treat burn wounds, and how he became interested in administrative leadership. New Spark episodes launch on a biweekly basis - with exception for special e...

Welcome to MacPFD Spark. In this episode, we hear from Dr. Femi Ayeni talk about The Notch Academy. He discusses topics such as his journey through mentorship, how he began The Notch Academy, and how he has applied what he has learned about leadership and effective team functioning to his own work. New Spark episodes launch on a biweekly basis - with exception for special event and themed episodes...

Welcome to MacPFD Spark! In this episode, we hear from Dr. Harriet MacMillan talk about the 10 Ps for surviving the perils of publish or perish. They not only elaborate on the Ps, but also discuss topics such as how reward systems can hinder reserachers from building partnerships, and how to navigate the Ps effectively. New Spark episodes launch on a biweekly basis - with exception for special eve...

Welcome to MacPFD Spark! In this episode, we hear from Dr. Peter Helli talk about teaching in the health sciences. He discusses topics such as how he has seen his role as an educator evolve, the integration of AI in education, and how he has navigated the shifting landscape in health professions education. New Spark episodes launch on a biweekly basis - with exception for special event and themed...

Welcome to MacPFD Spark! In this episode, we hear Dr. Megan Anakin and Dr. Farhan Vakani talk about faculty development. They discuss topics such as challenges of the role, how Farhan got involved in faculty development, and exciting aspects of faculty development. New Spark episodes launch on a biweekly basis - with exception for special event and themed episodes - so be sure to check back often...

Welcome to MacPFD Spark! In this episode, we hear from Gregory Spadoni talk about Faculty Fellowship. He discusses topics such as his background, what the faculty fellowship program is, the admissions process, and much more. New Spark episodes launch on a biweekly basis - with exception for special event and themed episodes - so be sure to check back often for more content to help you grow and enh...

Welcome to MacPFD Spark: Good PIE! In this episode, we hear from Dr. Lara Varpio talk about health professions education research. They discuss topics such as tips to succeed, how to find your niche in health education, and finding a personal connection to what you want to pursue. New Spark episodes launch on a biweekly basis - with exception for special event and themed episodes - so be sure to c...

Welcome to MacPFD Spark! In this episode, we will be hearing from Dr. Sebastien Prat talk about the Forensic Psychiatry Institute Lecture Series. He discusses topics such as how he got involved in forensic psychiatry, the preparation and planning process for the lecture series, and what topics the series will be exploring. New Spark episodes launch on a biweekly basis - with exception for special...