This month, we sit down with a mentor of ours, Dr. Nick Fortino, MD (CCFP-EM), and learn about his path to Emergency Medicine, the differences between working in more rural emergency departments, and various other physician jobs he has explored throughout his career. 

As promised, for students interested in Emergency Medicine, feel free to reach out to Dr. Fortino by email ([email protected]). 

Welcome to our first episode! This month, we sit down with Dr. Laura Piccinin, MD (CCFP-EM), to discuss her career as an Emergency Medicine physician in Northern Ontario. Beyond EM, Dr. Piccinin discusses her work as a coroner, her passion for teaching medical students and residents, and offers advice to anyone on their journey to medicine.

Welcome to Pathways, a student-led podcast by the NOSM U Student Council. Pathways explores the unique careers of Northern Ontario physicians through engaging interviews, aiming to provide NOSMU students, residents, and beyond with valuable information for career exploration in Northern Ontario.