CFMS Podcasts

In this episode, Kevin Won of the CFMS Research in Medicine podcast speaks with Dr. Erin Brown, a plastic surgeon and professor at the University of British Columbia. Dr. Brown discusses his philosophy on the importance of research in medicine, which includes his experience completing a PhD in neuroscience prior to medical school. He also speaks about the importance of mentorship throughout medica...

Most medical breakthroughs aren’t just about technology, they’re about understanding what factors truly drive change. Dr. Marko Simunovic, a surgical oncologist and health systems researcher, shares how he leverages big datasets, collaborative practices, and a willingness to question tradition to improve patient outcomes and transform surgical care. Imagine a world where surgeons routinely consult...

In this episode, Ahad Daudi interviews Dr. Alfonso Fasano, neurologist and movement disorders specialist at the University of Toronto and Toronto Western Hospital. From a defining moment witnessing deep brain stimulation in action, Dr. Fasano reflects on what drew him to neurology and what that journey can teach medical students navigating their own career decisions. They discuss the rapidly evolv...

Interested in Emergency Medicine? In this episode, Jacqueline Hong and Kuljeet Chohan interview Dr. Bilal Akil, an Emergency Physician, Trauma Team Leader, Medical Director, and Assistant Professor at the Schulich School of Medicine & Dentistry. Dr. Akil is also a co-founder of a CFMS partner, MCCQBank. Dr. Akil shares a day in his life, reflects on the current state of emergency medicine, and...

Devina Ramesh from the CFMS Research in Medicine podcast interviews Dr. Mamatha Bhat, a hepatologist and clinician-scientist at UHN’s Ajmera Transplant Centre, and as an Assistant Professor of Medicine at the University of Toronto.  Dr. Bhat is the recipient of numerous awards, such as the 2022 Early Career Researcher prize, the 2020 Polanyi Prize and the 2021 American Society of Transplantation B...

In this episode, Kevin Won of the CFMS Research in Medicine podcast speaks with Dr. Jonathan Sherbino, emergency physician and Professor of Medicine at McMaster University. Dr. Sherbino discusses his passion for medical education research and his involvement in the MERIT program at McMaster as well as developing the 2015 CanMEDs framework. He also speaks on different types of education research th...

Welcome back! For this episode of the Who (Health) Cares CFMS Podcast Series, host Erin chats with Dr. Hema Gangam – the sole pediatric neurologist practicing in Windsor, Ontario. As its name suggests, pediatric neurology is a unique field where physicians diagnose and treat infants, children, and adolescents with a range of neurological conditions, including meningitis, encephalitis, hypoxic-isch...

In today's episode, Zier Zhou of the CFMS Research in Medicine podcast interviews Dr. Blair Bigham, an award-winning journalist, scientist and physician. Dr. Bigham trained in emergency and critical care medicine at McMaster and Stanford Universities, and is currently an assistant professor in Clinical Public Health at the University of Toronto. Dr. Bigham reflects on his early experiences in...

In today’s episode, Megan Lowe from the CFMS  Research in Medicine  podcast interviews Peter Zhang, a hospital pharmacist at Southlake Regional Health Centre, tech professional at an AI startup, and PhD student at the Leslie Dan Faculty of Pharmacy, University of Toronto. Peter completed a combined PharmD/MBA at the University of Toronto and is a guest lecturer on topics such as vaccine hesitancy,...

In today's episode, Zier Zhou of the CFMS Research in Medicine podcast speaks with Dr. Hanneman, a cardiothoracic radiologist, clinician-scientist, and associate professor at the University of Toronto.  Dr. Hanneman opens up about how staying curious and open-minded has helped her incredibly along her career. She talks about overcoming challenges while pursuing further training in the US, the ongo...

Welcome back. For this episode of the Who (Health) Cares CFMS Podcast Series, host Erin gets to know Dr. Natalie Sirizzotti – a paediatrician working at the Windsor Regional Hospital in Windsor, Ontario. Dr. Sirizzotti attended medical school and completed her residency training at Western University's Schulich School of Medicine. She now engages in medical education and mentors students at Schuli...

Hey everyone! In this episode, host Rachel chats with Dr. David Conrad. He holds numerous roles in the medical community, including Hematopathology Division Head at the Izaak Walton Killam (IWK) Health and Associate Professorship at Dalhousie Medical School in Halifax, Nova Scotia. Dr. Conrad also serves as a hematopathologist at multiple institutions in Halifax and is the Immunology Section Head...

In this episode, Tania Kazi, a final year medical student at the Michael G. DeGroote School of Medicine, McMaster University, and Bethany Saunders, a Master’s student in Medical Science at the University of Calgary, share clinical insights and current research in Crohn’s disease. They outline the epidemiology, etiology, prognosis, clinical presentations, and management of Crohn’s disease, as well...

Hey everyone! In this episode, host Kieran speaks with Dr. Erin Chouinard. She holds a variety of roles in the medical community, including a Family Practice in Niagara Falls and teaching positions at both McMaster and Western University (and much more!). Kieran and Dr. Chouinard discuss being and staying active, medical education and life in different parts of Canada, amongst other things. In Who...

In this episode, Kevin Won of the CFMS Research in Medicine podcast speaks with Dr. Mary-Anne Aarts, Assistant Professor at the University of Toronto and Chief of Surgery at St. Joseph’s Health Centre. Dr. Aart discusses her journey throughout medicine as well as her research interests and leadership roles, focusing on her experience with the Surgeon Scientist Training Program. She also shares adv...

Hi again. In this episode, host Erin has a chat with Dr. Ross Lepera. He’s a family doctor in Windsor, ON, and an active educator in Western University’s Schulich School of Medicine’s Windsor Regional Campus.  Erin and Dr. Lepara discuss the charms of family medicine and the importance of “food for the soul” throughout a medical career, amongst other topics.  In Who (Health) Cares, we will be gett...

Hey, it's our first (real) episode, where host Rachel sits down and has a conversation with the Dean of Dalhousie University's Faculty of Medicine, Dr. David Anderson. They chat about life as Dean, the Maritimes, family, Dr. Anderson's days as a tennis phenom, and more. Guess you'll have to listen to find out more. In Who (Health) Cares, we will be getting to know physicians across...

In this episode, Megan Lowe of CFMS Research in Medicine interviews Dr. Shawn Aaron, a distinguished respirologist and senior Scientist at the Ottawa Hospital Research Institute, University of Ottawa. Dr. Aaron shares insights from his journey as a clinician-scientist, offering valuable guidance on navigating the balance between research and clinical practice. He emphasizes the importance of mento...

Hey! Welcome to our new series, Who (Health) Cares. This is our Meet and Greet episode, where we meet our 3 new hosts, Kieran, Erin and Rachel. We talk a bit about ourselves, a bit about why we are doing this and a bit about what you can expect throughout the series. In Who (Health) Cares, we will be getting to know physicians from across Canada and across specialties. We won't only be talking...

This month, Zier Zhou of the CFMS Research in Medicine Podcast speaks with Dr. Georg Northoff, a psychiatrist, neuroscientist, and philosopher at the University of Ottawa. In this episode, Dr. Northoff discusses his interdisciplinary approach to research and recent projects that aim to enhance the management of depression, anxiety, and other mental health conditions. Dr. Northoff also shares his t...

This month, Farhad Ghaseminejad and Maggie Chopra of the CFMS Research in Medicine Podcast interviews Dr. Michael Rauh, an associate professor at Queen’s University in the Department of Pathology and Molecular Medicine. Dr. Rauh completed an MD/PhD degree from UBC and his residency in hematological pathology at UofT. His research focuses on myeloid pathologies, specifically the genetic and immune...

In this episode, Margaret Sun of the CFMS Research in Medicine Podcast interviews Dr. Victoria Luong to discuss her transition from clinical medicine to medical education research. Currently, Dr. Luong is a PhD student at Dalhousie University after attaining her MD from the Université de Sherbrooke in 2015. Her interest in qualitative research sparked a shift from pursuing a residency to undertaki...

This month the CFMS Research in Medicine Podcast interviews Dr. Paul Young. Dr. Paul Young is a gynecologist and research director at the BC Women's Center for Pelvic Pain and Endometriosis. Dr. Young completed a combined MD PhD degree and a residency in obstetrics and gynecology, followed by a clinical fellowship in endometriosis, pelvic pain and advanced laparoscopy in 2012 at the University...

This month the CFMS Research in Medicine Podcast series presents a special edition entitled, Collaboration of Practitioners & Researchers. In this episode, a medical student and biomedical graduate student showcase how clinical practice and medical research are different sides of the same coin. During this seminar you will hear Kevin Zhao of McMaster and Christie Costello of MUN discuss the to...

This month the CFMS Research in Medicine Podcast interviews Dr. Agnes Wong. Dr. Wong is a Professor of Ophthalmology, Neurology, and Psychology at the University of Toronto, and an active staff ophthalmologist at the Hospital for Sick Children. In this episode, she reveals her secrets to successful grant writing; her opinion regarding the optimal timing of when to pursue a PhD; advice for medical...