Do you suffer from neurophobia? Neurology can seem daunting, but it's also one of the most rewarding fields in medicine. In this episode, we learn how conversation and comfort with uncertainty are key to mastering this complex specialty.

Chris Watling, MD, FRCPC, neurologist and CEO of the Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada, joins host Cameron Wong live at the International Congress on Academic Medicine 2025.

From practicing community neurology to becoming a program director, associate dean, and eventually CEO, Dr. Watling shares his unexpected career journey and offers some top notch insights for medical trainees. His advice? Stay open to new opportunities—and pay attention to what energizes you most.

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