Specialty Café is back — and better than ever! We're diving back into the Royal College's specialty landscape, spotlighting new voices from across the country. Tune in for conversations with Fellows, residents, and allied health professionals — plus practical episodes designed to help you thrive on Day 1 of residency.

In this episode: Medicine or Surgery — still deciding? We've got you. Join host Mark Garabedian as he welcomes Lara Best, MD, FRCPC (Radiation Oncology) and Adrian Huang, MBBChBAO, FRCSC (Orthopedic Surgery) live from the Canadian Medical Student Conference in Halifax. They unpack common myths, share what residency programs really look for, and offer real talk on how to show up for your first day — spoiler: your attitude matters more than you think.

Whether you're leaning toward clinical care, academics, or still exploring, this episode is packed with encouragement, clarity, and career advice to help you move forward with confidence.

Don't miss Pt 2 of this episode for an packed Q&A with students and our guests (dropping April 30, 2025).

If you're starting a Royal College accredited residency, don't forget to join as a Resident Affiliate! It's free, and you can start claiming MOC credits right away. Click here to learn more.

Interested in education, engagement, and empowerment? Check out Dr. Huang's passion at Scrubbedout.