CMAJ Podcasts
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Episodes
Monday Nov 11, 2019
Monday Nov 11, 2019
In this "Med Life with Dr. Horton" podcast, Dr. Jillian Horton chats with Dr. Christine Sinsky about joy, purpose, and meaning in work as a physician.
Dr. Horton and Dr. Sinsky discuss the following:
- how to find efficiencies and rethink daily tasks to make more time for what is most valuable and most enjoyable
- psychological hurdles to implementing change
- studies about joy in practice
- how an individual can reconnect with what brings them joy
- the concept of practice redesign
- macro- or system-level changes to help with efficiencies
- and much more
Dr. Christine Sinsky is an internist and is vice president of professional satisfaction at the American Medical Association.
Dr. Jillian Horton is a general internist and director of the Alan Klass health humanities program at the Max Rady college of medicine in Winnipeg, Manitoba.
For more of her podcasts or for the Dear Dr. Horton column: www.cmaj.ca/medlife
Podcast transcript: https://www.cmaj.ca/transcript-191400
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The opinions stated in this podcast are made in a personal capacity and do not necessarily reflect those of the Canadian Medical Association Journal.
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Monday Nov 04, 2019
Monday Nov 04, 2019
In this narrative, Dr. Brett Schrewe describes how a family tragedy put the doctor side of him at odds with the son side.
Dr. Schrewe is a pediatrician in Vancouver and clinical assistant professor at the University of British Columbia.
He wrote a Humanities Encounters article published in CMAJ called "The Line."
To read the article: www.cmaj.ca/lookup/doi/10.1503/cmaj.190570
Podcast transcript: https://www.cmaj.ca/transcript-190570
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Music: Impromtu in Quarter, YouTube audio library
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For more stories like this one, get your copy of CMAJ’s Encounters Book. This anthology of prose and poetry of some 100 Canadian authors including Drs. David Goldbloom, Shane Neilson, Allan Peterkin and Monica Kidd, has been specially curated and includes a study guide. shop.cma.ca/products/encounters
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Subscribe to CMAJ Podcasts on Apple Podcasts or your favourite podcast app. You can also follow us directly on our SoundCloud page or you can visit www.cmaj.ca/page/multimedia/podcasts.
Monday Oct 28, 2019
Monday Oct 28, 2019
In this narrative, Dr. Carrie Bernard realises that, despite many obstacles including stigma, disclosing her mental illness was ultimately the best decision for her.
Dr. Bernard is a family doctor in Brampton, Ontario, assistant clinical professor at McMaster University, and assistant professor at the University of Toronto.
She wrote a Humanities Encounters article published in CMAJ called "Disclosure."
To read the article: www.cmaj.ca/lookup/doi/10.1503/cmaj.190374
Podcast transcript: https://www.cmaj.ca/transcript-190374
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Music: Evening Fall Harp, YouTube audio library
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For more stories like this one, get your copy of CMAJ’s Encounters Book. This anthology of prose and poetry of some 100 Canadian authors including Drs. David Goldbloom, Shane Neilson, Allan Peterkin and Monica Kidd, has been specially curated and includes a study guide. shop.cma.ca/products/encounters
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Subscribe to CMAJ Podcasts on Apple Podcasts or your favourite podcast app. You can also follow us directly on our SoundCloud page or you can visit www.cmaj.ca/page/multimedia/podcasts.
Monday Oct 28, 2019
Monday Oct 28, 2019
In this interview, Dr. Priya Koilpillai and Dr. Sudhir Nishtala discuss the latest evidence, risks and benefits of low-dosage acetylsalicylic acid in primary and secondary prevention of cardiovascular disease.
Dr. Koilpillai is a second year internal medicine resident at the University of Calgary who has a keen interest in medical education and women’s cardiovascular health. Dr. Nishtala is a former cardiac intensive care pharmacist and now is a cardiology fellow at the University of Calgary Libin Cardiovascular Institute.
The Practice article they co-authored is titled “Five things to know about...the cardiovascular benefits of low-dosage acetylsalicylic acid.” The article is published in CMAJ: www.cmaj.ca/lookup/doi/10.1503/cmaj.191037
Podcast transcript: https://www.cmaj.ca/transcript-191037
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Subscribe to CMAJ Podcasts on Apple Podcasts or your favourite podcast app. You can also follow us directly on our SoundCloud page or you can visit www.cmaj.ca/page/multimedia/podcasts.
Monday Oct 21, 2019
Monday Oct 21, 2019
In this narrative, Ms. Shannon Cushman shares the emotional journey of watching her daughter be diagnosed with Crohn disease, an illness she was all too familiar with.
Shannon Cushman is a mom and finance professional who lives in Strathroy, Ontario.
She wrote a Humanities Encounters article published in CMAJ called "From patient to parent: a dual-generation journey."
To read the article: www.cmaj.ca/lookup/doi/10.1503/cmaj.190524
Podcast transcript: https://www.cmaj.ca/transcript-190524
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Music: Friday Morning, Kevin MacLeod, YouTube audio library
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For more stories like this one, get your copy of CMAJ’s Encounters Book. This anthology of prose and poetry of some 100 Canadian authors including Drs. David Goldbloom, Shane Neilson, Allan Peterkin and Monica Kidd, has been specially curated and includes a study guide. shop.cma.ca/products/encounters
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Subscribe to CMAJ Podcasts on Apple Podcasts or your favourite podcast app. You can also follow us directly on our SoundCloud page or you can visit www.cmaj.ca/page/multimedia/podcasts.
Tuesday Oct 15, 2019
Tuesday Oct 15, 2019
In this interview, Dr. Mehdi Aloosh discusses the latest evidence and information around e-cigarette use, smoking cessation, vaping of cannabis, and pulmonary illnesses linked to vaping.
Dr. Mehdi Aloosh is a third year resident in Public Health and Preventive Medicine including Family Medicine at McMaster University. He is also doing a Master's in Epidemiology at McGill University.
The Practice article he co-authored is titled “Five things to know about...e-cigarettes.” The article is published in CMAJ: www.cmaj.ca/lookup/doi/10.1503/cmaj.190552
Podcast transcript: https://www.cmaj.ca/transcript-190552
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This podcast episode is brought to you by Dr. Bill.
Dr. Bill is an easy-to-use mobile and web solution that truly simplifies the way you do medical billing. Join over 1500 physicians already using our billing software to save time, boost productivity and earn more. Visit www.dr-bill.ca for more information.
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Subscribe to CMAJ Podcasts on Apple Podcasts or your favourite podcast app. You can also follow us directly on our SoundCloud page or you can visit www.cmaj.ca/page/multimedia/podcasts.
Tuesday Oct 15, 2019
Tuesday Oct 15, 2019
In this "Med Life with Dr. Horton" podcast, Dr. Jillian Horton chats with Dr. Ron Epstein about dealing with stress and toxic culture in medicine.
Dr. Horton and Dr. Epstein answer the following listener questions:
- In an under-resourced settings, how do we reconcile the quality of care we wish to provide with the quality we feel we're limited to provide?
- Are circumstances in health care in current times the most difficult they've even been?
- What are good strategies to avoid internalizing stressors?
- How can we best cope with change?
- How can we find hope in a toxic culture or environment?
- How do you teach resilience?
- How can meditation help?
- Has mindfulness become too pop culture?
- and much more
Dr. Ron Epstein is a family physician, palliative care physician, author, musician, researcher, and professor of medicine at the University of Rochester School of Medicine and Dentistry.
Dr. Jillian Horton is a general internist and director of the Alan Klass health humanities program at the Max Rady college of medicine in Winnipeg, Manitoba.
For more of her podcasts or for the Dear Dr. Horton column: www.cmaj.ca/medlife
Podcast transcript: https://www.cmaj.ca/transcript-191277
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The opinions stated in this podcast are made in a personal capacity and do not necessarily reflect those of the Canadian Medical Association Journal.
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Subscribe to CMAJ Podcasts on Apple Podcasts or your favourite podcast app. You can also follow us directly on our SoundCloud page or you can visit www.cmaj.ca/page/multimedia/podcasts.
Monday Oct 14, 2019
Monday Oct 14, 2019
In this special episode, Dr. Diane Kelsall, previous interim editor-in-chief for CMAJ, interviews Dr. Andreas Laupacis, new editor-in-chief of the Canadian Medical Association Journal.
They chat about:
- first impressions after two days on the job
- his vision for the journal
- his life as the child of refugee parents
- the state of health care today
- his proudest accomplishments during his career up to this point
- why he decided it was time to stop doing clinical work
If you want to get in touch with Dr. Laupacis, you can reach him at:
andreas.laupacis@cmaj.ca or on Twitter: https://twitter.com/AndreasLaupacis
Podcast transcript: https://www.cmaj.ca/transcript-14oct2019
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Subscribe to CMAJ Podcasts on Apple Podcasts or your favourite podcast app. You can also follow us directly on our SoundCloud page or you can visit www.cmaj.ca/page/multimedia/podcasts.
Monday Oct 07, 2019
Monday Oct 07, 2019
In this narrative, Dr. Iris Gorfinkel grapples with the emotions behind the difficult message she has to deliver to her patient — a message she knows will not be well received.
Dr. Gorfinkel is a general practitioner, and a principal investigator and founder of Prime-Health Clinical Research in Toronto, Ont.
She wrote a Humanities Encounters article published in CMAJ called "You're no longer safe to drive."
To read the article: www.cmaj.ca/lookup/doi/10.1503/cmaj.190705
Podcast transcript: https://www.cmaj.ca/transcript-190705
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Music: I Miss You, YouTube audio library
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For more stories like this one, get your copy of CMAJ’s Encounters Book. This anthology of prose and poetry of some 100 Canadian authors including Drs. David Goldbloom, Shane Neilson, Allan Peterkin and Monica Kidd, has been specially curated and includes a study guide. shop.cma.ca/products/encounters
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Subscribe to CMAJ Podcasts on Apple Podcasts or your favourite podcast app. You can also follow us directly on our SoundCloud page or you can visit www.cmaj.ca/page/multimedia/podcasts.
Monday Sep 23, 2019
Monday Sep 23, 2019
In this narrative, Dr. Arjun Sharma finds his preconceived notions of opioid addiction get challenged as he spends some time in Vancouver.
Dr. Sharma is a first-year resident in internal medicine at the University of Toronto.
He wrote a Humanities Encounters article published in CMAJ called "Lessons from a naloxone kit."
To read the article: www.cmaj.ca/lookup/doi/10.1503/cmaj.190446
Podcast transcript: https://www.cmaj.ca/transcript-190446
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Music: Heartbreaking, YouTube audio library
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For more stories like this one, get your copy of CMAJ’s Encounters Book. This anthology of prose and poetry of some 100 Canadian authors including Drs. David Goldbloom, Shane Neilson, Allan Peterkin and Monica Kidd, has been specially curated and includes a study guide. shop.cma.ca/products/encounters
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Subscribe to CMAJ Podcasts on Apple Podcasts or your favourite podcast app. You can also follow us directly on our SoundCloud page or you can visit www.cmaj.ca/page/multimedia/podcasts.