Welcome back to Multipotent MD! This week, we're joined by Dr. Gigi Osler, Otolaryngologist Head and Neck Surgeon in Winnipeg, Manitoba and the Past President of the Canadian Medical Association! We dive into Dr. Osler's incredible journey through medical school and surgery, and we discuss what inspired her to pursue ENT and subsequently Rhinology. Dr. Osler dives in depth about her career inside and outside of the hospital. We learn about her work in Global Surgery and Physician Wellness. We also discuss her role as the President of the CMA from 2018-2019, and she shares some useful tips and tricks for medical students (and all healthcare professionals) doing hospital rotations!

Welcome back to Multipotent MD! This week, we finish off Part 2 of our interview with Dr. Frank Myslik, Emergency Physician, and Program Director of the Emergency Medicine Ultrasound Fellowship Program at LHSC. This week, we dive in depth on Dr. Mysliks specialty: we talk shift work, call, the difference between "emergent" and "urgent" care, Locums, and so much more. We dive into Dr. Mysliks research, and finally, wrap up with the returning HOT SEAT! All this and more on Multipotent MD!

Welcome back to Multipotent MD! This week, we're joined by Dr. Frank Myslik, Emergency Medicine Physician, and Program Director of the Emergency Medicine Ultrasound Fellowship Program in London Ontario! In part 1, we dive into Dr. Myslik's journey through medicine, as we get a glimpse into why he pursued Emergency Medicine. We dive in detail on the 5-year vs. 2+1-year route into Emergency Medicine, and the perks and challenges of each. We dive into being an Emergency Physician in a rural community. Finally, we wrap up with a discussion on the involvement of POCUS at a medical school level. Thank you for listening!

Welcome back to Part 2/2 of our episode with Dr. Rod Lim, Pediatric Emergency Medicine specialist in London, Ontario. This week we continue our discussion with Dr. Lim, covering important topics such as: the challenges and rewards of working in the Peds ER, physician wellness and burnout, racial profiling in medicine, and the success of telehealth in the emergency department. Thanks for tuning in to another week of Multipotent MD!

This week we are joined by Dr. Rod Lim, Pediatric Emergency Medicine specialist in London, Ontario. Dr. Lim kicks off the episode by painting us a picture of what the emergency rooms have looked like for the past few months of the COVID-19 pandemic. We then dive into the details of his journey to medicine, and follow up with a close look at the ins and outs of his specialty, including the challenges and rewards, the toll of shift work, and balancing commitments. Thanks for tuning in to Multipotent MD!

This week we welcome Dr. Michael Sanatani onto the show to highlight the specialty of Medical Oncology! We discuss his journey through medicine including residency and fellowship opportunities, and then further explore topics such as the specialty itself, the scope of the practice, and the challenges and rewards of working with his patient population. We also discuss in depth the meaning and misconceptions surrounding palliative care, and follow up with a meaningful discussion on the ethics of Medical Assistance in Dying (MAiD). Thanks again to Dr. Sanatani for joining this week!

This week, we're joined once again by Dr. Cory Yamashita, Respirologist and Program Director of Respirology in London, Ontario! In Part 2, we continue discussing Dr. Yamashita's specialty! He tells us about the biggest challenges and perks of his specialty. We discuss the advancements of technology in medicine, and the challenges it has brought to our social nature. He tells us about how important he finds forming bonds with patients in his practice. We then dive further into Dr. Yamashita's experiences with COVID-19 over the past few months, what phase 2 may look like for the hospital, and we dive in detail about the physiology and clinical aspects of COVID, from a respirology perspective. All this, and more, on Multipotent MD!

Welcome back to Multipotent MD! This week, we interview Dr. Cory Yamashita, Respirologist and Program Director of Respirology in London, Ontario! In Part 1, we discuss Dr. Yamashita's journey over the past few months as COVID-19 increases the work on his service. We then dive into his journey to Respirology, as he discusses his time in medical school and residency. He dives into what the residency program looks like for General Internal Medicine and Respirology. He gives us insight into what his Research Fellowship was like, and how he carries over his research into his practice today! Finally, he breaks down his specialty: the bread and butter, the schedule, and more!

This week we present part 2/2 of our interview with Dr. Michelle Malborough, Adult Psychiatrist and Investigative Coroner in London, ON! We discuss her nursing background and transition to medicine, her practice in general, and her focus on PTSD in first-responders and others who face operational stress injuries. We also dive into her role of Investigative Coroner, exploring what the position entails, what kind of training is involved, and how to cope with the emotional toll that these sorts of position can take on healthcare workers. We later discuss how COVID-19 has impacted her role and patient population, and the expected PTSD that will likely following this pandemic for many individuals. We then put Dr. Malborough in the hot seat and wrap-up with a few stand alone questions. Thanks again for tuning in to Multipotent MD.

This week we present part 1/2 of our interview with Dr. Michelle Malborough, Adult Psychiatrist and Investigative Coroner in London, ON! We discuss her nursing background and transition to medicine, her practice in general, and her focus on PTSD in first-responders and others who face operational stress injuries. We also dive into her role of Investigative Coroner, exploring what the position entails, what kind of training is involved, and how to cope with the emotional toll that these sorts of position can take on healthcare workers. We later discuss how COVID-19 has impacted her role and patient population, and the expected PTSD that will likely following this pandemic for many individuals. We then put Dr. Malborough in the hot seat and wrap-up with a few stand alone questions. Thanks again for tuning in to Multipotent MD.