CFMS Podcasts

This month the CFMS Research in Medicine Podcast interviews Dr. Elizabeth Finger. Dr. Finger is a Professor of Neurology at Western University. In this episode we talk about her research on empathy in frontotemporal dementia and her pathway to becoming a clinician-scientist.

In episode 12 of the LDTB series, the 7 co-hosts reflect on the experiences they’ve had, lessons they’ve learned and memories they’ve made over the past year.

This month the CFMS Research in Medicine Podcast interviews Dr. Ana Wing. Dr. Wing is a Professor of Neurology at Queen’s University. In this episode we talk about her journey across the globe from medical school to becoming a new faculty member in 2020.

In episode 11 of the LDTB series, Karine and Lucas discuss their definitions of professionalism. They explore the ways that notions of professionalism play out in clinical settings and on social media. Lastly, the co-hosts delve into how cultural differences and the hospital hierarchy can make professionalism challenging to navigate.

Reference letters (aka letters of reference) are another component to the CaRMS R1 Application. This component is of particular interest because it's not something you can start a week before the application is due...or even when the application opens. The foundation for good letters of reference come throughout your clerkship rotation, so tune into this episode to hear what should start thinking...

This month the CFMS Research in Medicine Podcast series interviews Dr. Proton Rahman. Dr. Rahman is a distinguished physician and researcher in the discipline of Rheumatology at Memorial University’s Faculty of Medicine. His many accomplishments include over 300 published research articles and being recognized in Canada’s top 40 under 40. In this episode, we explore his path to research and how he...

In episode 10 of the LDTB series, Audrey and Brittany discuss the experiences they’ve had as women going through medical school. They explore how gender roles affect them, both within formal learning settings and clinical settings. They then discuss how these gender roles can affect notions of professionalism and specialty choice.

How can you find success in your interests outside of medicine? Hear from Dr. Brian Goldman, host of the popular CBC radio show White Coat Black Art , about his story and advice on pursuing your passions alongside a career in medicine . Dr. Goldman has had a long and successful career in various forms of media. In addition to hosting White Coat Black Art for the past 15 years, he also hosts a new...

In episode 9 of the LDTB series, Peter and Kassandra discuss the competitive nature of medical school. They discuss the competition that they encountered when applying to medicine and how this evolved once they were accepted. The co-hosts then address the topic of residency matching and explore how competition can persist throughout a medical career.

This month the CFMS Research in Medicine Podcast series interviews Dr. Leigh Ann Newhook. Dr. Newhook is a Pediatrician at the Janeway Children’s Hospital and Associate Professor of Pediatrics at the Faculty of Medicine, Memorial University. In this episode we talk about her broad approach to research in pediatrics and giving back as a member of team Broken Earth in Haiti. Dr. Newhook also gives i...

In episode 8 of the LDTB series, Lucas, Brittany and Karine each explore their unique familial backgrounds. They describe the support that they’ve received from their families and address how medical training has influenced these relationships.

Medical "Pimping": it's so much more than simply getting a question right or wrong. A student's reaction and response in "pimping" scenarios speaks volumes. So tune into this interview with Dr. Stephanie Smith to learn more about the practice of "medical pimping" to prepare yourself and learn how to become a better student and leave the best impression possible on your preceptors and peers. Please...

In episode 7 of the LDTB series, Karine, Peter and Audrey discuss the benefits of maintaining relationships outside of medicine. They consider the ways that medicine has affected these relationships and how it has made them at times, extremely challenging. The three hosts then compare these to the relationships that they typically have with their medical colleagues. Finally, to conclude the episod...

In this episode of LDTB, Dakoda, Kassandra, and Peter have a candid discussion about the reality of long-distance relationships as a medical student. They share how they’ve stayed in touch with their partners, some of the challenges they’ve faced, and tips for keeping the relationship thriving from afar! Also addressed is planning for an uncertain future with CaRMS matching.

In this episode, we interview Canadian medicine social media guru and Emergency Physician, Dr. Teresa Chan. We chat about how to use social media for patient advocacy, to connect for professional development, to build a brand/identity as a medical professional, to share research and educate the public, and to help you connect with CaRMS programs across the country.  Links: Dr. Chan’s Twitter:...

The CFMS Research in Medicine Podcast Series interviews Dr. Woodmass from @UM_RadyFHS this month! We talk with him about “outcomes research” in orthopaedic surgery and the importance of teamwork in research. Are you hesitant about doing research? He can tell you why it’s worth a try.

In this second part of their discussion on marriage and family planning, Kassandra, Lucas and Dakoda invite their partners to share their perspectives on how their relationships have been affected by medical school. Their partners discuss the challenges that they face as the spouses of medical students and the strategies that they’ve used to overcome these obstacles together.

In this episode of LDTB, Kassandra, Lucas and Dakoda have a casual and very personal conversation about what it’s like to be married during medical school. The three of them discuss the ways in which their partners help to keep them well and how medical school presents unique challenges in their relationships. Lastly, they address the topic of family planning during medical school and the way this...

The personal letter is one of several requirements in your CaRMs application for residency. The CaRMs website describes personal letters as “how you introduce yourself to programs and to express interest in a specific program and/or discipline”. Evidently, they’re an important piece to the residency matching puzzle. But what really is a personal letter? What’s required in the letter? How do you go...

On this first episode of the LDTB’s “relationships in medicine” mini series, Audrey and Brittany talk about their experiences with dating during medical school (including their lack thereof)! Starting new relationships or keeping old ones is sometimes a real challenge for medical students and it is challenging to make time for it when school takes up so much of our time and energy.  Tune in t...

The COVID-19 pandemic has presented new challenges for applicants to medical residency programs, but the AFMC has created a brand-new tool, called CANPREPP to help mitigate these challenges. In this episode, interviewee Dr. Geneviève Moineau discusses this tool, why it was created, and how residency applicants can use it be successful.  In short, CANPREPP is a virtual centralized program prom...

In this Research in Medicine Podcast Series episode, we hear from family doctor Dr. Alex Singer. He gives advice on mentorship, collaboration, and deciding whether research is right for you. We also discuss research on electronic medical records, resource stewardship, and COVID-19.

On LDTB’s second episode, co-hosts Brittany, Lucas, and Kassandra talk about what wellness means to them and explore the environment of wellness in medical school. “Wellness” is certainly a buzzword that gets used frequently in medical school culture, but what does it really mean? How do medical students truly feel about their own wellness needs while navigating the challenging road of medicine? T...

Welcome to the first episode of Life as a Doctor to Be (LDTB), a CFMS Podcasts’ series! Tune in to listen to the co-hosts, Audrey, Dakoda, Karine, and Peter discuss their expectations before entering medical school and compare them to the realities that they face today. They share their different paths into medicine, reflect on medical culture and norms, and explore their relationships with famili...

In this introductory episode of the Life as a Doctor to Be series (LDTB), the hosts will introduce themselves, the podcast’s subject matter, and its ultimate goal. We would love to hear your topic requests, questions or feedback, and you can reach us at ldtbpodcastcommittee@gmail.com !