Dr. Samantha C. Johnson from The Layman's Doctor speaks with the Executive Director of Jamaica Youth Advocacy Network (JYAN) about their advocacy around nutrition in schools. That is, getting a finalised policy for schools on food nutrition and wellness. Along with that, they are in support of front of package warning labels which would alert consumers to high levels of various items, in foods such as fats and salts.

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Medical Residency In Jamaica Series episode 1
ENT: Being Purposeful And Present 

This week Dr. Samantha Johnson from The Layman's Doctor speaks with Dr. Warren Mullings, ENT surgeon who specialises in Endoscopic Sinus and Skull Base Surgeon, about ENT residency in Jamaica. He gives a unique perspective aimed at helping interested persons create a winning a profile. He gives the perspective of the residency programme both as a past student and now as a consultant who teaches and examines residents.

This episode has great gems, not only for persons interested in ENT, but also anyone interested in applying for a residency in Jamaica.

 Peak by Anders Ericsson and Robert Pool

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This week The Layman's Doctor talks with Dr. Daryl Daley a Jamaican Obstetrician- Gynaecologist who specialises in Cosmetic Gynaecology. They talk about his journey to becoming a Consultant OBGYN and all the failures along the way. Dr. Daley uses his failures as motivation and hopes that by sharing is story others will be motivated to go for what they want and not be discouraged.

Also, with discipline, a good support group, focus and drive will take you far.

Shoutouts (on IG)

Dr. Mario Guthrie
Dr. Calnett Williams
Dr. Pierre Williams
Dr. Richard Reynolds
Kalilah Reynolds
Dr. Anna-Kay Taylor-Christmas

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In this episode Samantha from The Layman's Doctor speaks with Dr. Dasima Martin about how we can make small changes to eat better. How we can having a great Christmas and still eat well. We talk about changing our mindset and relationships with food. Enjoying food and eating balanced meals without having to restrict your diet if you don't want to. We talk about eating well as a lifestyle versus dieting.

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In this episode The Layman's Doctor speak to Lanvell Blake and Jhanille Brooks about resources that exist for mental health issues, why health care workers, in particular, play a unique role in mental health advocacy, treatment and removing stigma, as well as, their role in affecting clients' mental health. Equality Ja's recent study on the state of Mental Health Services in JA.

Links:

Twitter thread of Equality JA findings on the state of Mental Health services in Jamaica

Mental Health Screening Tools

PHQ-9
GAD-7

Support Resources

JaMHAN Support Group

Think Mental Health
Twitter Thread on resources 

Keep In Touch:

Jhanille Brooks

Jamaica Mental Health Advocacy Network

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Lanvell Blake
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In this episode The Layman's Doctor and Dr. Kym Johnson have a conversation on COVID 19. Talking about long covid, vaccination and you. Long covid has sparked a lot of conversation recently after almost 2 years in the pandemic. They discuss symptoms, treatment and the importance of prevention.

Long Covid MedCram VIdeo
Physiotherapy Podcast

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In this episode The Layman's Doctor speaks with Dr. Andre Coleman, a Palliative Medicine Fellow in Canada about residency in Canada. They talk about the journey to becoming a medical resident in Canada and how to create an attractive profile and ace your interviews.

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An Overview of Doing A Medical Residency Programme In Canada As An International Medical Graduate
Canadian Medical Council
Canadian Electives
Using the STAR acronym in interviews
The CASPer test
The NAC and MCCQE Part 1 Exams
UWI Medical Alumni Association, Canadian Chapter on Facebook

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This week The Layman's Doctor speaks with two physiotherapists, Kareece Brown and Jeffrey Miller,  who treat patients during the covid pandemic both publicly and privately. This episode covers the experience of physiotherapists during the pandemic, and how treatment has changed for patients while upholding the same quality of care. Speaking candidly about the about the  challenges, how they've adapted and the importance of physiotherapy in the management of Covid 19 and long Covid.

Physiotherapy with Jeffrey Miller Podcast

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In this episode 'The Layman's Doctor' talks with Dr. Alicia Polack a paediatric resident in Canada who studied at the University of The West Indies in Jamaica. She gives an overview of how you can go from doctor in Jamaica to doctor in Canada.

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Toronto Notes
Medical Council of Canada Practice Tests
Edmonton Manual
Macleods Clinical Examination
UWI Medical Alumni Association- Canadian Chapter
Health Force Ontario

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In this episode Dr. Samantha C. Johnson from The Layman's Doctor speaks with Dr. Sulaiman Tijani in another instalment of 'The Medical Doctor's Journey: Non- Traditional Pathways' about his journey to becoming a fellow in pulmonary and critical care medicine. Dr. Tijani decided to do USMLE after practicing cardiothoracic surgery at National Chest Hospital for several years. After several attempts at matching, he finally matched into Internal Medicine the same year he got accepted into the cardiothoracic surgery at the University of the West Indies and had a decision to made. He ultimately decided to pursue Internal Medicine in the US and doesn't regret it. He gives both tips and lessons on how to optimise your possibility of matching on your first go and valuable advice if you're not successful on the first try.

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Step by step USMLE Guide
USMLE Interview Tactics

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