In the nineteenth episode of MacPFD Spark, we will be listening to Dr. Alim Nagji interview Dr. Teresa Chan in a new installment of "Dear Supervisor: Clinical Edition". Next, we will be listening to speakers from our "Multiple Wins" panel talk about how to get the most out of our work by creating as much value as we can from past and current projects.

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) - Drs. Teresa Chan, Michael Gottlieb, Mary Haas, & Jon Sherbino

Interviewer(s) - Dr. Alim Nagji & Dr. Teresa Chan

In the eighteenth episode of MacPFD Spark, we will be listening to Dr. Todd Chang discuss how games can increase the fun and practical efficacy of what health educators do, without reducing the quality of education and research. Afterwards, we will take a listen to a conversation between Dr. Mohammad Zubairi and Dr. Jeremy Rezmovitz about the process and practice of introducing improv into medicine.

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. Todd Chang and Dr. Jeremy Rezmovitz

Interviewer(s) - Dr. Teresa Chan and Dr. Mohammad Zubairi

In the seventeenth episode of MacPFD Spark, we will be listening to Dr. Michelle Kho discuss finding inspiration in research and how to harness that energy. Afterwards, we will be listening to Dr. Lara Varpio offer some critical advice for improving their game with conceptual frameworks and theories.

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. Michelle Kho and Dr. Lara Varpio

Interviewer(s) - Dr. Teresa Chan

In the sixteenth episode of MacPFD Spark, we will be listening to Dr. Page Morahan discuss how to promote yourself with grace in a meaningful, results-driven way. Afterwards, we will be listening to Dr. Christina Shenvi give some tips on avoiding procrastination in the workplace and elsewhere by organizing your life.

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. Page Morahan and Dr. Christina Shenvi

Interviewer(s) - Dr. Teresa Chan

In the fifteenth episode of MacPFD Spark, we will be listening to a second installment of Dr. Alim Nagji's "Tips for Junior Faculty" series with special guest Zainab Najarali, who will be discussing her reflections on what makes a great clinical teacher. Afterwards, we will be listening to Dr. Walter Eppich discuss how to up your game with learning conversations in the health sciences!

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) - Zainab Najarali and Dr. Walter Eppich

Interviewer(s) - Dr. Alim Nagji | Dr. Teresa Chan

In the fourteenth episode of MacPFD Spark, we will be listening to Dr. Leslie Barron talk about engaging with the political sphere as a physician and how others can become involved. Afterwards, we will be listening to some insights from our returning guest Dr. Sean Park and the idea of playfulness in healthcare, as well as path-finding in the process.

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. Leslie Barron and Dr. Sean Park

Interviewer(s) - Dr. Teresa Chan

In the thirteenth episode of MacPFD Spark, we will be listening to a virtual discussion with Dr. Carys Massarella, who will be discussing the transgender healthcare clinic as well as advocacy for transgendered people in the healthcare system. Afterwards, we will be listening to Dr. Susan Reid discuss notions of parental leave and what needs to be done in order to achieve exceptional care for working parents and guardians.

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. Carys Massarella and Dr. Susan Reid

Interviewer(s) - Dr. Teresa Chan

In the twelfth episode of MacPFD Spark, we will be listening to a discussion with Dr. Ruth Chen about the mysteries of the tenure and promotion process. Afterwards, we will be listening to some insights from Dr. Madeleine Verhovsek and Hamilton-based political advocate Lyndon George about advocacy in the academy and how faculty and communities can benefit from more engaging more with social advocacy.

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. Ruth Chen and Dr. Madeleine Verhovsek with speaker Lyndon George

Interviewer(s) - Dr. Teresa Chan

For our second special episode release of the MacPFD Spark podcast, we have compiled discussions from five different healthcare professionals over three different segments to talk about managing the weight of adapting to new working conditions in the pandemic setting. Also introduced in this episode is a new initiative for peer support known as the "Pandemic Pals" or "Battle Buddies" program - listen in as each of these talks delves more into implementing coping strategies in response to this pandemic.

For more information regarding the "Battle Buddies" initiative, check out the literature published at; https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/32345861/

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. Natasja Menezes & Dr. Enas el Gouhary with Safa Ayari & Dr. Sandra Moll with Dr. Nancy Carter

Interviewer(s) - Dr. Teresa Chan

In the eleventh episode of MacPFD Spark, we will be listening to a previously recorded web talk that focuses on addressing biases in healthcare with Dr. Javeed Sukhera. Afterwards, we will be listening to some insights from Dr. Lawrence Mbuagbaw about healthcare equity in research and what can be done to improve our own research for the benefit of ourselves and others.

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. Javeed Sukhera & Dr. Lawrence Mbuagbaw

Interviewer(s) - Dr. Teresa Chan