Josué Menard, Jodi-Ann Edwards

Call Room Confidential

Education EN ↓ 4 episodes

Call Room Confidential takes you inside the exhilarating—and often challenging—world of surgical residency. Hosted by Drs. Josué Menard and Jodi-Ann Edwards, this podcast offers an honest look at what it means to train as a surgeon. Created for residents, medical students, and anyone curious about life in medicine. Each episode blends personal stories, practical advice, and candid conversations about the highs, lows, and everything in between during surgical training. From tackling burnout to building community, we aim to create a safe space for all residents, especially those from underrepres...

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Josué Menard, Jodi-Ann Edwards

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Clash of the Personalities 10.11.2025 36:56

In this episode, Jodi and Josué examine how various personality types function in medicine. Josué asks, “Can you be a good doctor if you're not a people person?” They share their insights on working effectively with colleagues and patients in both clinical and leadership roles. Jodi, an extrovert, reflects on her experiences as both a patient and caregiver, observing both positive and negative doc...

Meme Talk 29.10.2025 30:05

In this easygoing episode of Callroom Confidential, Jodi and Josué take a break from the intensity of residency to unwind and laugh together. Jodi shares her favorite memes while Josué reacts, riffs, and adds his own commentary on the daily absurdities of surgical life. It’s a lighthearted reminder that sometimes you just need to relax, laugh, and not take life—or residency—too seriously.

Sit down with Dr Crisanta Ilagan 29.10.2025 1:00:14

In this episode, we sit down with Dr. Crisanta H. Ilagan, Chief Resident and soon-to-be fellow in Complex General Surgical Oncology at Loma Linda University Health. From her early years in the Philippines to her academic journey through UC Berkeley and the University of Wisconsin School of Medicine, Dr. Ilagan’s path is nothing short of inspiring. Along the way, she has conducted impactful researc...

Welcome 29.09.2025 42:43

Welcome to Call Room Confidential, the podcast for surgical residents, future doctors, and anyone curious about life in the OR. Hosted by Drs. Josué Menard and Jodi-Ann Edwards, we share honest stories and practical tips about the challenges and rewards of surgical residency. We address important topics like burnout and offer a supportive community for those navigating medical training. Join us fo...