MEDamorphosis Podcast

S5 E7: Rural & Remote Series - Matching to a Rural Residency Program - Dr. Allyson Wyllie

May 28, 2024 06:58 - 54 minutes - 49.9 MB

MEDamorphosis Podcast Season 5 is proud to present a 4-episode miniseries on rural, remote, and northern medicine from 2nd Yr UBC Medicine learner, Crystal McLeod. In this episode, Crystal speaks with Dr. Allyson Wyllie, a resident physician of the UBC Okanagan South Family Medicine Program. Dr. Wyllie shares her best tips for managing chronic illness in medical school and matching to a rural clerkship/residency program. Dr. Wyllie also addresses harmful stereotypes associated with family ...

S5 E6: The Origins, Reality, and Future of Intensive Care - Dr. Myp Sehkon

April 29, 2024 07:00 - 57 minutes - 52.7 MB

Iman speaks with Dr. Myp Sekhon, an intensivist at UBC. In this episode, Dr. Sekhon takes us through how intensive care as a field got started and where the field is headed. He shares his perspective on the years of training and the realities that come with being an intensivist. Lastly, we touch on balancing a career with research and how to have an impactful career. Guest: Dr. Mypinder Sekhon Hosted and Edited by: Iman Lahouaoula Music: Dr. Ian Downie New episodes of MEDamorphosis ...

S5 E5: Rural & Remote Series - Anesthesia, Chronic Pain, and Dreamwork in Smithers - Dr. Darren Jakubec

February 26, 2024 23:43 - 45 minutes - 42.1 MB

MEDamorphosis Podcast is proud to present a 4-episode miniseries on rural, remote, and northern medicine from 2nd Yr UBC Medicine learner, Crystal McLeod. In this episode, Crystal speaks with Dr. Darren Jakubec, a GP Anesthetist working at Bulkley Valley District Hospital in Smithers, BC. Dr. Jakubec, who has been in practice for over 20 years, shares his highlight reel from a career dedicated to rural and remote medicine. Dr. Jakubec also addresses stereotypes associated with family medicine...

S5 E4: Flexibility meets Complexity- Work and Lifestyle of a Radiologist with Dr. Charlotte Yong-Hing

January 29, 2024 23:23 - 47 minutes - 43.1 MB

In this episode, UBC Medicine learner Iman speaks with Dr. Charlotte Yong-Hing, a radiologist at UBC, who takes us on her journey to finding radiology, fellowships, and working as a radiologist. She outlines the flexibility of the field, as well as the complexity of radiology and its growing demand. Finally, she touches on being a woman in a male-dominated space throughout her career and how she has navigated this process and is trying to empower the next generation of radiologists. Guest:...

S5 E4: Flexibility meets Complexity- Work and Lifestyle of a Radiologist with Dr. Yong-Hing

January 29, 2024 23:23 - 47 minutes - 43.1 MB

In this episode, UBC Medicine learner Iman speaks with Dr. Yong-Hing, a radiologist at UBC, who takes us on her journey to finding radiology, fellowships, and working as a radiologist. She outlines the flexibility of the field, as well as the complexity of radiology and its growing demand. Finally, she touches on being a woman in a male-dominated space throughout her career and how she has navigated this process and is trying to empower the next generation of radiologists. Guest: Dr. Charl...

S5 E3: Adapting to the Pediatrics Ward - Dr. Jill Lin

November 28, 2023 19:38 - 27 minutes - 25.2 MB

Today 3rd Yr UBC Medicine learner, Ella Chan speaks with Dr. Jill Lin, a resident physician in Pediatrics at UBC’s BCCH Campus. Dr. Lin walks us through their journey to their specialty and their passion in global health in medical school. Guest: Dr. Jill Lin Hosted Edited by: Ella Chan Music: Dr. Ian Downie New episodes of MEDamorphosis are available the last Monday of each month. Please rate, review, and subscribe to our podcast and explore the entire UBC Medicine Learning Network r...

S5 E2: Getting Hit by The Lightning Bolt - Dr. Gerald DaRoza

October 30, 2023 18:33 - 1 hour - 55.9 MB

Iman speaks with Dr. Gerald Da Roza, an internist and nephrologist at UBC. This episode is jammed packed with gems and pearls of wisdom regarding career decision making, lifestyle in medicine, and considerations when choosing an internal medicine subspecialty. Dr. Da Roza shares his journey to medicine and nephrology while giving very candid advice about being honest with yourself throughout this journey and touching on the comparison game. Regardless of your specialty of interest, this epis...

S5 E1: It Makes Cents - Student Loans

September 25, 2023 17:48 - 9 minutes - 8.49 MB

MEDamorphosis Podcast returns for Season 5! We begin this season by presenting “It Makes Cents”, a mini-series aimed at improving the financial education of medical students across Canada. Host Ali Jatoi, a medical student with a past life in finance, discusses personal finance topics in these short-form podcast episodes. In today’s episode, Ali covers Student Loans, including how to apply for educational funding, how to get access to free grants and bursaries and the process of repaying yo...

S4 E6: Delivering a New Perspective – Family Medicine Maternity Care and Perinatal Addictions with Dr. David Mongar

April 25, 2023 03:49 - 50 minutes - 45.9 MB

As part of our Career Options in Family Medicine series, we sit down with Dr. David Mongar, a family physician based in Burnaby, BC who specializes in Maternity Care, Addiction Medicine, and a blend of the two - Perinatal Addiction Medicine. Join us as we explore Dr. Mongar's journey from being inspired in a medical school Obstetrics session to practicing full-fledged Maternity Care, meconium stains and all. Dr. Mongar talks about his involvement in the Sheway Pregnancy Outreach Program in t...

S4 E5: Unapologetically Me - Queerness in Medicine with Dr. Vincent Valdrez (OUTreach x MEDamorphosis)

March 27, 2023 23:08 - 46 minutes - 42.3 MB

In this episode, family physician Dr. Vincent Valdrez (he/him) talks about what it’s like to be “out” in medicine. As a queer physician serving Vancouver’s inner-city populations, Dr. Vincent Valdrez shares his story of discovering a love for family medicine and providing care for marginalized individuals. Follow the UBC Medicine Learning Network on all social media: @ubcmedvid Guest: Dr. Vincent Valdrez, Family Physician at Three Bridges Community Health Clinic and BC Centre for Disease C...

S4 E4: Striving for Excellence and Attention to Detail - Dr. Sorush Rokui

February 27, 2023 18:14 - 41 minutes - 38.4 MB

In this episode, Maya speaks with Dr. Sorush Rokui, a resident physician in Cardiac Surgery at UBC. Dr. Rokui walks us through what the specialty of cardiac surgery is, what drew him to the field, and his daily life in residency. Dr. Rokui also takes us through his journey of deciding on cardiac surgery, his reflective process, and advice for medical students. New episodes of MEDamorphosis will be available the last Monday of each month. Please rate, review, and subscribe to our podcast an...

S4 E3: Feeling the Spark of Surgery - Dr. Abhi Cherukupalli

January 30, 2023 13:00 - 57 minutes - 52.4 MB

MEDamorphosis Podcast Season 4 re-launches with this new episode from 2nd Yr UBC Medicine learner, Maya Naidu. New episodes of MEDamorphosis will be available the last Monday of each month. Maya speaks with Dr. Abhi Cherukupalli, a resident physician in Otolaryngology-Head & Neck Surgery (also known as ENT) at UBC. Dr. Cherukupalli walks us through his journey to his specialty and discusses finding his passions in medical innovation & global health along the way. Dr. Cherukupalli brings up...

S4 E2: Interprofessional Collaboration Corner

July 25, 2022 22:15 - 44 minutes - 41.1 MB

How many times does your care plan consist of "Refer to social work" and what happens after that? What is the big difference between nurses and doctors anyway? Is the hierarchy a thing of the past? This episode we take a moment to have two interviews with our social work and nursing colleagues to gain a bit of a better understanding of their training, scope, and how their work intersects with ours. Spoiler alert: there's a lot more at play than you might think. Guests: Social worker Jil...

S4 E1: Inviting Medicine In: Let’s Talk Queerness in Medicine (OUTREACH x MEDamorphosis)

June 06, 2022 07:00 - 1 hour - 56.2 MB

In this episode, Chris (he/him) and Celine (she/her), as former co-leads of UBC Medicine’s 2SLGBTQ+ Mentorship Group, talk with Dr. Eva Moore (she/they), an Adolescent Medicine Paediatrician at BC Children’s Hospital, about navigating queer identity in medicine and how we can make medicine more inclusive, and maybe a little more loud, proud and rainbow-coloured. Dr. Moore candidly shares their journey both professionally and personally, from coming out (or perhaps “inviting in”) to starting ...

S3 E12. Talking Medicinal Cannabis & Palliative Care – Dr. Pippa Hawley

November 30, 2021 22:34 - 30 minutes - 28.3 MB

In this candid episode, Sarah speaks with Dr. Pippa Hawley, a palliative care specialist who is Medical Director of the BC Cancer Pain and Symptom Management/Palliative Care Program and Head of the UBC Division of Palliative Care. They discuss the satisfying work that is palliative care, the importance of interprofessional collaboration, and the struggles and satisfactions for a clinical trialist. They also delve into the current place and evolving landscape of medicinal cannabis for cancer-...

S3 E12: Talking Medicinal Cannabis & Palliative Care – Dr. Pippa Hawley

November 30, 2021 22:34 - 30 minutes - 28.3 MB

In this candid episode, Sarah speaks with Dr. Pippa Hawley, a palliative care specialist who is Medical Director of the BC Cancer Pain and Symptom Management/Palliative Care Program and Head of the UBC Division of Palliative Care. They discuss the satisfying work that is palliative care, the importance of interprofessional collaboration, and the struggles and satisfactions for a clinical trialist. They also delve into the current place and evolving landscape of medicinal cannabis for cancer-...

S3 E11. We Love Eyes and Why You Should Too! - Optho R1s

October 07, 2021 17:00 - 1 hour - 57.8 MB

Guests: Drs. Natalie Arnold, Tony Chae, and Gurk Sarohia - PGY1s in Ophthalmology at the University of Alberta Hosts: Crystal Gong and Iman Lahouaoula Edited by: Crystal Gong Music: Dr. Ian Downie

S3 E11: We Love Eyes and Why You Should Too! - Optho R1s

October 07, 2021 17:00 - 1 hour - 57.8 MB

Guests: Drs. Natalie Arnold, Tony Chae, and Gurk Sarohia - PGY1s in Ophthalmology at the University of Alberta Hosts: Crystal Gong and Iman Lahouaoula Edited by: Crystal Gong Music: Dr. Ian Downie

S3 E10. The Urologic Surgeon: Cognitive Proceduralist - Dr. Martin Gleave

September 21, 2021 17:30 - 45 minutes - 41.3 MB

Guest - Dr. Martin Gleave, Director of the Vancouver Prostate Centre and Distinguished Professor and Head of Department of Urologic Sciences at UBC Host - Igor Mihajlovic Edited By - Igor Mihajlovic Music: Dr. Ian Downie

S3 E10: The Urologic Surgeon: Cognitive Proceduralist - Dr. Martin Gleave

September 21, 2021 17:30 - 45 minutes - 41.3 MB

Guest - Dr. Martin Gleave, Director of the Vancouver Prostate Centre and Distinguished Professor and Head of Department of Urologic Sciences at UBC Host - Igor Mihajlovic Edited By - Igor Mihajlovic Music: Dr. Ian Downie

S3 E9. "Can't you just sequence it?" POG-ing Our Way to the Future of MedOnc - Dr. Janessa Laskin

September 09, 2021 17:18 - 43 minutes - 40 MB

Guest - Dr. Janessa Laskin - Medical oncologist, co-founder and Clinical Lead for BC Cancer’s Personalized OncoGenomics Program Host - Igor Mihajlovic Edited By - Igor Mihajlovic Music: Dr. Ian Downie

S3 E9: "Can't you just sequence it?" POG-ing Our Way to the Future of MedOnc - Dr. Janessa Laskin

September 09, 2021 17:18 - 43 minutes - 40 MB

Guest - Dr. Janessa Laskin - Medical oncologist, co-founder and Clinical Lead for BC Cancer’s Personalized OncoGenomics Program Host - Igor Mihajlovic Edited By - Igor Mihajlovic Music: Dr. Ian Downie

S3 E8: What Does an Orthopedic Surgeon Look Like Anyways?

August 12, 2021 23:30 - 1 hour - 55.3 MB

In this episode, Iman and Crystal speak with Dr. Kelly Lefaivre, an orthopedic trauma surgeon at Vancouver General Hospital. They cover topics ranging from the apprehension to choosing a specialty, the value of strong mentorship and the unique road for women in a traditionally male-dominated field. This is an episode you don't want to miss - listen today and learn about what it means to be a lifelong learner and how to cater a medical career to your interests! Hosted and edited by: Crystal ...

S3 E8. What Does an Orthopedic Surgeon Look Like Anyways?

August 12, 2021 23:30 - 1 hour - 55.3 MB

In this episode, Iman and Crystal speak with Dr. Kelly Lefaivre, an orthopedic trauma surgeon at Vancouver General Hospital. They cover topics ranging from the apprehension to choosing a specialty, the value of strong mentorship and the unique road for women in a traditionally male-dominated field. This is an episode you don't want to miss - listen today and learn about what it means to be a lifelong learner and how to cater a medical career to your interests! Hosted and edited by: Crystal ...

S3 E7: It's Never Too Late To Do What You Love - Reflections - Dr. Sharon Salloum, FM

July 27, 2021 19:25 - 33 minutes - 30.8 MB

Guests: Dr. Sharon Salloum Hosts: Aidan Pye and Mike Moreton Editing: Mike Moreton Music: Dr. Ian Downie

S3 E7. It's Never Too Late To Do What You Love - Reflections - Dr. Sharon Salloum, FM

July 27, 2021 19:25 - 33 minutes - 30.8 MB

Guests: Dr. Sharon Salloum Hosts: Aidan Pye and Mike Moreton Editing: Mike Moreton Music: Dr. Ian Downie

S3 E6: What Goes On Behind the CaRMS Curtain? - Dr. Kyle Wanzel, Plastic Surgery

July 13, 2021 19:00 - 42 minutes - 38.6 MB

Guest: Dr. Kyle Wanzel, Plastic, Reconstructive, and Asthetic Surgery Hosts: Crystal Gong & Iman Lahouaoula Edited by: Crystal Gong Music: Dr. Ian Downie

S3 E6. What Goes On Behind the CaRMS Curtain? - Dr. Kyle Wanzel, Plastic Surgery

July 13, 2021 19:00 - 42 minutes - 38.6 MB

Guest: Dr. Kyle Wanzel, Plastic, Reconstructive, and Asthetic Surgery Hosts: Crystal Gong & Iman Lahouaoula Edited by: Crystal Gong Music: Dr. Ian Downie

S3 E5. "How to have fun on call" with OBGYN Dr. Ng

July 01, 2021 19:00 - 57 minutes - 52.9 MB

In this episode, we speak with Dr. Christopher NG, an obstetrician & gynecologist based in Langley. Dr. Ng takes us through a journey of discovering a passion for OBGYN through teaching sexual education and trying to pave your own path throughout your career. A passionate educator, Dr. Ng offers up some unfiltered truths about choosing a career in medicine and how to keep making integral career decisions throughout your life. We also dive into the day to day lifestyle of an OBGYN and what the...

S3 E5: "How to have fun on call" with OBGYN Dr. Ng

July 01, 2021 19:00 - 57 minutes - 52.9 MB

In this episode, we speak with Dr. Christopher NG, an obstetrician & gynecologist based in Langley. Dr. Ng takes us through a journey of discovering a passion for OBGYN through teaching sexual education and trying to pave your own path throughout your career. A passionate educator, Dr. Ng offers up some unfiltered truths about choosing a career in medicine and how to keep making integral career decisions throughout your life. We also dive into the day to day lifestyle of an OBGYN and what the...

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