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Family Planning for Docs - Thriving or Surviving?
By Family Planning for Docs TeamEducation
Family Planning for Docs - Thriving or Surviving? episodes
- Thriving or Surviving with Dr. Liza Pulcine“I think the best part about kids is sitting back and just enjoying life and special moments”. - Dr. Liza PulcineIn this episode, we chat with Dr. Liza Pulcine, a pediatric neurologist and associate program director at SickKids Hospital. We talk about slowing down as a parent-physician, support systems that help them succeed and newborn cuddles!We appreciate your feedback - please leave a comment and subscribe so you never miss a new episode!---------------------------------------------------...40 min
- Thriving or Surviving with Dr. Sony Sierra“You have to have the mindset to just deal and keep moving. And I feel that was something that helped me through those tough years”. - Dr. Sony SierraIn this episode, we chat with Dr. Sony Sierra, an OB/GYN and REI specialist. We talk about how mentorship was integral to her journey as a medical trainee and now, as a practicing physician. We delve into what it’s been like being a single mom and a physician, and what positive role modeling can look like for your teenagers. We appreciate y...32 min
- Thriving or Surviving with Dr. Sarah Patterson“You can still have, you know, a wholesome, fulfilling and satisfying life, even if you always wanted kids and don't get them as you go through life” - Dr. Sarah PattersonIn this episode, we chat with Dr. Sarah Patterson, a Hematologist. We talk about how family plans don’t always go to plan, her journey as a married physician without children, and the importance of finding your people. We appreciate your feedback - please leave a comment and subscribe so you never miss a new episode!---...23 min
- Thriving or Surviving with Dr. Crystal Chan“So that recognition that you're only human and that you have to step back sometimes…but you have to, because that's what you have to do”. - Dr. Crystal ChanIn this episode, we chat with Dr. Crystal Chan, an OB/GYN and REI specialist. We talk about how she pivoted her career from academia to private practice, the unexpected challenges of parenthood and the importance of taking care of yourself. We appreciate your feedback - please leave a comment and subscribe so you never miss a new epi...22 min
- Thriving or Surviving with Dr. Tess Fitzpatrick“This whole process, even with all the support, is very isolating. Having someone to talk to and having people around you is critical” - Dr. Tess FitzpatrickIn this episode, we chat with Dr. Tess Fitzpatrick, a neurologist working in the GTA. We learn about her journey with IVF, being pregnant and a full-time physician, and the importance of role modelling.We appreciate your feedback - please leave a comment and subscribe so you never miss a new episode!---------------------------------------...27 min
- Thriving or Surviving with Dr. Pip Houghton“Your family needs you to be well” - Dr. Pip HoughtonIn this episode, we chat with Dr. Pip Houghton, a rural family doctor and mother of 3. We talk about perinatal mental health, postpartum depression, transitioning from medical trainee to physician-parent and the importance of online communities.We appreciate your feedback - please leave a comment and subscribe so you never miss a new episode!----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------...37 min
- Thriving or Surviving with Dr. Stephanie Chan“I’m just going to do what I can with what I have - which is a very engineering way to think” - Dr. Stephanie ChanIn this episode, we chat with Dr. Stephanie Chan, an ophthalmologist working in Ottawa, Canada. We learn about her journey having children as a resident and twins as a staff physician, the importance of compression socks in pregnancy and balancing personal life and career. We appreciate your feedback - please leave a comment and subscribe so you never miss a new episode!Resou...27 min
- Thriving or Surviving with Dr. Dawn Armstrong“Make sure to constantly be checking in with yourself and taking care of yourself for the longevity of you” - Dr. Dawn ArmstrongIn this episode, we chat with Dr. Dawn Armstrong, a resident physician in the Department of Psychiatry at Dalhousie Medical School. We learn about her journey as a non-traditional medical student, being a mother to five children while also being in medical school, and navigating family life during residency. We appreciate your feedback - please leave a comment a...37 min
- Thriving or Surviving with Dr. Jocelyn Charles“As physicians, we need to live through the hard parts in order to have empathy for those we care for” - Dr. Jocelyn CharlesIn this episode, we chat with Dr. Jocelyn Charles, a family physician and associate professor in the Department of Family and Community Medicine at the University of Toronto. We learn about her experiences in leadership roles, how she started her first year of practice as a mom, and the importance of having a strong support system to keep you afloat.We appreciate your fe...21 min
- Thriving or Surviving with Dr. Dionne Gesink“Your children are only loaned to you, so use the time that you have with them” - Dr. Dionne Gesink In this episode, we sit down and talk to Dr. Dionne Gesink, a Professor in Epidemiology and Associate Dean of Academic Affairs at the Dalla Lana School of Public Health. We chat about her journey with family planning and family building as a doctorate and post-doc student. You’ll learn about how she paved the way for other professionals, the importance of leadership and how she navig...36 min
About Family Planning for Docs - Thriving or Surviving?
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This podcast is an extension of our platform at www.familyplanningfordocs.com, a website created for Canadian medical trainees to highlight useful information about family planning in a medical…
career. Our group has a mission to inform medical trainees about their options regarding family planning while navigating training, career and personal life.
Our research has demonstrated that personal stories are highly impactful and we hope to provide access to a diverse number of stories to current trainees. On our podcast, we hope to capture the stories of medical professionals who have navigated the training process and a medical career while planning parenthood, parenting and the support along the way.
Our research has demonstrated that personal stories are highly impactful and we hope to provide access to a diverse number of stories to current trainees. On our podcast, we hope to capture the stories of medical professionals who have navigated the training process and a medical career while planning parenthood, parenting and the support along the way.