On this episode of Med Made Real, we had the pleasure of talking to Dr. Ying, a pediatric plastic surgeon who has contributed extensively to global surgery through her impactful work with Operation Smile, a non-profit medical service providing cleft lip and palate repair surgeries/resources to children worldwide. Her academic background includes a Master of Science in Engineering with a focus on biomaterials from Johns Hopkins University, a Master's in Global Surgery from Kings College London, and a medical doctorate from the University of Calgary. In today's podcast, Dr. Ying will discuss pediatric plastic surgery with a focus on Operation Smile and the significant impact and importance of global surgery.

On this episode of Med Made Real, we had the pleasure of talking to Dr. Cheung, a pediatric plastic and reconstructive surgeon at the Children’s Hospital of Eastern Ontario and a faculty member of the University of Ottawa. He has clinical subspecialty interests in hand and wrist trauma, congenital hand deformities, and brachial plexus injuries. In this episode, Dr. Cheung provides insight into his career as a pediatric plastic and reconstructive surgeon, including his typical cases and how he adapts his practice to his pediatric patients.

On this episode of Med Made Real, we had the pleasure of talking to Dr. Tse, a neuro-otologist at The Ottawa Hospital and The University of Ottawa. He specializes in dizziness and vestibular disorders and founded the Ottawa Vestibular Program, an educational curriculum, and a growing research program into chronic dizziness and vestibular migraines. Tune in as Dr. Tse delves into the practical and psychosocial barriers of dizziness management while reflecting on our recent guest, Teresa’s, experience with dizziness and the countless others he has seen who have been struggling with this detrimental symptom.

In this episode, we're thankful to be joined by Dr. Jacob Lavieille-Curran, a resident from the University of Ottawa who has completed his first-year in Internal Medicine and is now transitioning into Family Medicine training. Listen in as we explore the procedures encountered during his residency that have had great implications for patients regarding diagnosis and quality of life. Dr. Lavieille-Curran discusses how he has learned to manage complex cases and takes us on his journey toward Family Medicine.

In this episode, we meet Teresa, a fourth-year student at Queen's University in Kingston, Ontario, where she's immersed in Concurrent Education and Science studies. Teresa has a passion for advocating for health and wellness and has kindly agreed to speak with us on this episode about her experience living with dizziness. Tune in as she shares her journey living with vertigo, delving into its day-to-day challenges and the profound impact it has had on her life.

On our second episode of Med Made Real, we had the pleasure of hosting Dr. Hiemstra. Dr. Hiemstra is a Fellowship trained sports medicine orthopedic surgeon working in Banff, Canada. She is a professor at the University of Calgary and is on the Board of Directors for multiple national and international orthopedic foundations. She just finished her presidency at the Canadian Orthopedic Association being the first female president of this organization. In this episode, we explore the realities of women in surgery and the incredible impact they have in the field of medicine.

Welcome to the first episode of Med Made Real! Join us as we are joined Dr. Lynn Ashdown, a patient experience expert who advocates for patients to be included as equal stakeholders in all levels of healthcare. She has a medical degree from The University of Ottawa, and was close to finishing her residency in family medicine when she began, and continues to navigate, a complex journey as a full-time patient. Listen to the full episode to hear about the lessons that she has learned throughout her journey.