This Clerkship Life

On this episode, Matt Breton, a med student from the University of Toronto, joins the show to talk about his non-clinical pearls for clerkship. You can check out his article on the subject in the Fall 2019 edition of Scrub-In here (page 16): scrub-in.dgtlpub.com/2019/2019-09-30/home.php

Some mindfulness resources:

1. Jon Kabat- Zinn: youtube.com/watch?v=8HYLyuJZKno

2. Joy on Demand by Chade Meng Tan: joyondemand.com

3. Headspace App: headspace.com

Sound effects from the show:

1. Ocean wave sounds from SoundJay.com

2. High School hallway sounds is a SoundEffectsFactory Original Recording

If you have a story to tell or if you want to get in touch, you can reach us at [email protected].

Check out our conversation with Dr. Erin Beattie, a family doc at the Queen’s Family Health Team, Career Advisor, and Clinical Skills Tutor.

We discuss her path toward medicine and her career progression. She shares some of the joys and challenges of life in and outside medicine and how to navigate both. We think her honest and heartfelt advice will resonate with new and senior medical students alike.

We strongly recommend you look up Brené Brown who was mentioned in the show. Consider starting with her TED Talk on the power of vulnerability: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iCvmsMzlF7o

If you have a story to tell or want to get in touch, you can reach us at [email protected]. You can find the show wherever you get your podcasts.

On this episode, we invited Dr. Carys Massarella, an emergency doctor and an advocate for transgender health. We talk about her life and career as a transgender person, and about her experience with discovering identity.

For more, check out

1. Transforming Gender, a CBC documentary featuring Dr. Massarella https://www.cbc.ca/doczone/episodes/transforming-gender

2. Shame in medical education by Dr. Will Bynum https://twitter.com/WillBynumMD/status/1091444928176099330

If you have a story to tell or if you want to get in touch, you can reach us at [email protected]. You can find the show wherever you get your podcasts. Thanks for listening.

On this episode, Harry, Lyndsey, and Yannay talk about regional rotations and what it’s like to pack up your things and move to an entirely new environment as a medical student.

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On this episode, we invited Dr. Emma Holliday, the creator of the famous clerkship review videos for the NBMEs. We talk about her journey through medicine, the story behind the videos, and advice she has for medical students. At the top of the show, you will also hear from one of our listeners, Ramita Verma, about her struggles and triumphs as a learner in the medical system.

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Also! If you are in clerkship, or if you are a resident or a staff, please send us a short clip that starts with "Dear first-year me" and tell us about the ONE most important piece of advice you wish you had in first year. Record it on your phone, send the file to our email, and we'll include it in our upcoming episode. Thanks!

On this episode, the team talks about that ultimate med student question: "which residency programs should I apply for?" We talk about many of the factors that influence our career selection and hear from listeners.

We'd love to hear what you think. Send us an email at [email protected], message us on Facebook (search for "This Clerkship Life"), or use our anonymous form linked below.

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Here are the resources mentioned in the show (you can find Dr. S's career selection algorithm on our facebook page):

1. The 3 Things We Get Wrong About Sex, Love & Monogamy(Dan Savage): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=brZIb4MG8oA

2. Dan Savage on the Price of Admission: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=r1tCAXVsClw

3. Workforce Trends: https://omsa.ca/sites/default/files/page/24/omsa_hhr_guide_2016.pdf

4. CIHR Physicians in Canada, Summary Report: https://secure.cihi.ca/free_products/Physicians_in_Canada_2016.pdf

5. Resident Salaries and Benefits by Province: https://www.carms.ca/match/r-1-main-residency-match/salary/#1511459027032-06ec5e41-5301

On this episode, the team talks about a phrase that many medical students hear when a patient has more than one medical issue: “That’s not my job”. Some react in frustration; others reflect on the realistic and pragmatic goals of a busy medical practice. What do you think?

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On this episode of This Clerkship Life, the podcast takes on a new life with new hosts. Listen to hear our favorite episodes from the first season and our plan for future shows.

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Hello! As Jon and Trev have been preparing to start their residency programs we sat down to have a chat with one of our most influential teachers at Queen's Medical School, Dr. Jackie Duffin. Dr. Duffin is a medical historian and hematologist, she has written numerous books on the history of medicine (https://www.chapters.indigo.ca/en-ca/books/contributor/author/jacalyn-duffin/) and she has also written pieces that have been featured in the CMAJ (http://www.cmaj.ca/content/165/12/1609.full) and the New York Times (https://www.nytimes.com/2016/09/06/opinion/pondering-miracles-medical-and-religious.html?_r=0).

We sat down to talk with her about her journey to medical school, how she became a medical historian and advice for aspiring physicians!

As always please send your questions, guest suggestions and comments to [email protected]. Enjoy!

We're back! No, we did not leave you. Yes, we are still doing this thing. Jon and Trev discuss the whole CaRMS process, the ups and downs, and what it feels like to withdraw from the match at 10pm the night before. As always send any feedback or personal stories to [email protected]. Enjoy!