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? Tune in and find out more! Reach out to us at [email protected]!

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 families and non-medical friends. Reach out to us at [email protected]!

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 [email protected]!

CFMS Past President (2019/2020) Victor Do outlines the changes to the CaRMS process, what it means for students, and tips on being successful in this new format. 

Links:

AFMC National Web Calendar of Events

AFMC Canadian Residency Virtual Promotion Guide

CC= CFMS Connection Podcast

In Part 2, Rishi discusses more tricks on streamlining the application process, what programs look for in an applicant, and we dive deeper into how to navigate choosing a specialty.

Resources:

National Web Calendar of Events: https://afmc.ca/en/learners/r1-match

In Part 1 of this interview with Rishi Sharma, former CFMS Director of Education, Rishi will unravel the mystery that is The R1 Match and share with us some of his wisdom that helped him attain his preferred specialty. He talks about some lesser known application requirements and he dives into the little components that can make a big difference when applying to CaRMs.

The CFMS, the Canadian Federation of Medical Students, is the national voice of Canadian Medical Students. This is our brand new podcast. It is a collection of three separate series - Research in Medicine, Life as a Doctor to be and the CFMS Connection podcast series.