Podcast
Specialty Café
Hosted by Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada · EN
Are you a medical student or resident choosing your path in healthcare? Grab a coffee and settle in… this café is for you! Our hosts (med students & residents) chat with Royal College specialists and residents about their day to day lives, the reasons behind their specialty choices, the joys, the challenges, and more! Although conversations are full of specialty insights, you'll gain invaluable life advice about being a fulfilled and excellent clinician (and human being).
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Pediatric Emergency Medicine
Jul 16, 2024Tap to summarizeOnce you hear today's guest express her deep and unwavering dedication to Pediatric Emergency Medicine, teaching, and advocacy, you'll understand why her career is perfectly suited to her passion. Kirstin Weerdenburg, MD, FRCPC, shares her global journey which led her to practice in Halifax, NS. She expected to focus solely on clinical practice but soon discovered there's a world of opportunity in addition to being a Peds Emerg specialist (such as medial journalism and caring for newcomers to Canada). Dr. Weerdenburg holds her patients and their families in the highest regard, always attuned to their concerns and worries. For her, earning their trust and seeing a smile on their faces makes it a truly rewarding day. Join host Cameron Wong as he discovers that Dr. Weerdenburg is eager to share her knowledge not just with her patients and families, but also with her colleagues, learners, and the public. She finds great joy in seeing her team thrive and grow. Check out the Specialty Café primary specialty eps on: Pediatrics (Oct 7, 2022) https://specialtycafe.libsyn.com/pediatrics Emergency Medicine (Dec 3, 2021) https://specialtycafe.libsyn.com/emergency-medicine This is the last episode of Season 6. We can't wait to bring you more great eps in the fall. Any questions, suggestions, ideas? Reach out to us podcasts@royalcollege.ca.
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Dermatology
Nov 12, 2022Tap to summarizeOur guests today are quite simply passionate not only about being physicians, but about making sure patients live their best life. If you're looking for a specialty that incorporates medical and surgical management of skin diseases and concerns, and has vast career opportunities, well… listen on! Join host Emily Wu as she dives into the diverse world of Dermatology with Laurie Parsons, MD, FRCPC and Emma Heck, MD. They share insights into their rewarding practice and residency. This specialty allows you to practice all age groups and all genders. Dermatologists can have a general practice and really be part of their community, or indeed sub-specialize in many areas. It's exciting and satisfying to be practicing Dermatology in an era with new therapies and molecules to treat patients' diseases! Bonus - you can practice this specialty for many, many years! In case you're wondering – no…Dermatologists are not just pimple poppers (they do in fact dissuade this habit!). Stay tuned as our guests debunk a few more myths about this specialty!
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