In this episode of Specialty Café, host Dr. Cameron Wong sits down with Dr. Justin Boyle, FRCPC, just five months into independendent practice. Fresh from residency, Dr. Boyle offers an honest, grounded look at what the transition into practice really feels like - the excitement, the uncertainty, and the steep (but rewarding) learning curve that comes with becoming a General Internist.

Dr. Boyle also shares his passion for gender-affirming care within GIM, highlighting how this broad, patient-centred aspect of his practice creates space for advocacy, inclusivity, and meaningful longitudinal impact. Along the way, he challenges the myth of a rigid divide between surgery and internal medicine, and leaves learners with powerful takeaways: seek out mentors early, stay humble in a field where learning never stops, and most importantly... be kind to yourself.

A must-listen for medical students and residents curious about General Internal Medicine and life after residency.

Dr. Justin Boyle is a recipient of the 2025 International Residency Education Award: Kristin Sivertz Resident Leadership Award. Congratulations Dr. Boyle.

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