Welcome to MacPFD Spark! In this episode, we listen to Dr. Sean Park talk about leadership! He introduces the HiFi program that focuses on health improvement and faculty innovation (HiFi). In addition, he discusses topics such as experiential learning, what he envisions for the HiFi program, and how he got interested in leadership development.

New Spark episodes launch on a biweekly basis - with exception for special event and themed episodes - so be sure to check back often for more content to help you grow and enhance your career in the health sciences!

Featured Guest(s) - Dr. Sean Park

Interviewer(s) - Dr. Ruth Chen

Check out the HiFi Health Leadership Program: https://healthleadershipacademy.ca/programs/hifi-leadership/

Welcome to MacPFD Spark: Good PIE! In this episode we hear from Dr. Sandra Monteiro talk about assessment research. She discusses topics such as good practices in assessments, how she got to where she is today, and how to bridge the gap between assessments and cultural values. In addition to this, she also mentions her hobbies outside of research!

Featured Guest(s) – Dr. Sandra Monteiro

Interviewer(s) - Dr. Ruth Chen

Welcome to MacPFD Spark! In this episode, we listen to Dr. Aliya Khan talk about her many academic endeavours. She touches on topics such as how she got involved in certain academic projects, the many lessons she had learned over the years she has been collaborating with her colleagues, and the hard work behind parathyroid research!

New Spark episodes launch on a biweekly basis - with exception for special event and themed episodes - so be sure to check back often for more content to help you grow and enhance your career in the health sciences!

Featured Guest(s) – Dr. Aliya Khan

Interviewer(s) - Dr. Ruth Chen

Welcome to MacPFD Spark: Good PIE! In this episode, we hear Dr. Jonathan Sherbino talk about his various experiences as a medical professional. He discusses topics related to effective teaching strategies, how podcasting has affected him, his teaching career, and much more.

Featured Guest(s) – Dr. Jonathan Sherbino

Interviewer(s) – Dr. Ruth Chen

Check out the KeyLIME Podcast Here: https://keylimepodcast.libsyn.com/

Welcome to MacPFD Spark! In this episode, we listen to Dr. Allyn Walsh and Dr. Wes Oczkowski talk about retirement. By sharing their experiences, they offer insight on pursuing new endeavours. They discuss topics such as planning for retirement, the difficulties behind retiring, and the importance of a work-life balance.

New Spark episodes launch on a biweekly basis - with exception for special event and themed episodes - so be sure to check back often for more content to help you grow and enhance your career in the health sciences!

Featured Guest(s) – Dr. Wieslaw Oczkowski | Dr. Allyn Walsh

Interviewer(s) - Dr. Teresa Chan

Welcome to MacPFD Spark! In this episode, we continue our discussion about Spiritual Care in the healthcare setting. We hear from Angela Garzouzie talk about her experience as a spiritual care practitioner. She touches on topics such as how she got into her role, the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic, and the difference between spiritual care practitioners and other healthcare practitioners.

New Spark episodes launch on a biweekly basis - with exception for special event and themed episodes - so be sure to check back often for more content to help you grow and enhance your career in the health sciences!

Featured Guest(s) – Angela Garzouzie

Interviewer(s) - Dr. Ruth Chen

Welcome to MacPFD Spark! In this episode, we listen to Matthew Heyn talk about Spiritual Care. This form of care focuses on the spiritual and emotional support provided to people within institutions. Heyn discusses topics such as healthcare spirituality, a day in the life of a healthcare spiritual care practitioner, and the FICA spiritual assessment.

New Spark episodes launch on a biweekly basis - with exception for special event and themed episodes - so be sure to check back often for more content to help you grow and enhance your career in the health sciences!

Featured Guest(s) – Matthew Heyn

Interviewer(s) - Dr. Ruth Chen

Welcome to MacPFD Spark! On this episode, we hear from Dr. Mino Mitri and Dr. Ilana Bayer talk about the Rock the Podium Program: a masterclass that teaches participants how to enhance their presentations. They discuss topics such as why they were interested in being involved with Rock the Podium, how to stand out, and some interesting stories on participant success. Surely, knowing how to deliver captivating presentations will assist you in your professional development!

New Spark episodes launch on a biweekly basis - with exception for special event and themed episodes - so be sure to check back often for more content to help you grow and enhance your career in the health sciences!

Featured Guest(s) - Dr. Ilana Bayer| Dr. Mino Mitri

Interviewer(s) - Dr. Ruth Chen

Welcome to MacPFD Spark. On this episode, we will listen to Dr. Myles Sergeant, Linda Varangu, and Dr. Sujane Kandasamy talk about the PEACH Initiative: a community-based approach to amplify environmental action in hospitals and healthcare facilities. They discuss the facts surrounding healthcare pollutants, central members to the PEACH initiative, why you should get involved, and much more!

New Spark episodes launch on a biweekly basis - with exception for special event and themed episodes - so be sure to check back often for more content to help you grow and enhance your career in the health sciences!

Featured Guest(s) - Dr. Myles Sergeant | Linda Varangu | Dr. Sujane Kandasamy

Interviewer(s) - Dr. Ruth Chen

Check out the PEACH Initiative here: https://www.peachhealthontario.com

Welcome to MacPFD Spark! In this episode, we listen to Vanessa Cavalieri talk about Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion. Many important lessons are shared regarding teaching strategies to maintain equity between students and teachers. Vanessa also touches on how to own your mistakes and recover from them. With this information, you can develop your classroom atmosphere to benefit everyone!

New Spark episodes launch on a biweekly basis - with exception for special event and themed episodes - so be sure to check back often for more content to help you grow and enhance your career in the health sciences!

Featured Guest(s) – Vanessa Cavalieri

Interviewer(s) - Dr. Alim Nagji