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MedicMap

di Sharon Parappally Joseph

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Stop! You are cardiac arrested: Intro to the field of Cardiology | An Electrophysiologist's Perspective

On this episode of Medicmap, we have Dr. Jacques Rizkallah, a cardiac electrophysiologist in Calgary, Alberta. Tune in to listen to his unconventional path into the field of cardiology and the advice he has to share with medical students, residents, and anyone who is interested in pursuing a career in medicine.

A bone to pick: Orthopaedic Surgery-A Resident Perspective

On this episode of MedicMap, we have Dr. Ethan Sanders, an orthopaedic surgery resident based in Calgary, Alberta. Tune in to learn about the ins and outs of the residency process and expectations from a residents perspective.

How Eye Roll: Opthalmology 101

Jamie Bhamra is a highly skilled Ophthalmologist specializing in various advanced procedures such as cataract and cornea surgery, cornea cross-linking, and treatments for ocular surface diseases and dry eye. Based in Calgary, Alberta, he offers comprehensive Ophthalmology services and has a vast experience performing numerous cataract surgeries both nationally and internationally. His research, which has gained accolades, focuses on areas like cornea cross-linking, cornea endothelialitis, and various aspects of refractive surgery including cataract surgery, the use of premium IOLs, Femtosecond Laser Assisted Cataract Surgery, and corneal ectasia. We are proud to feature him in our very first ophthalmology episode.

Knocked Out: The World of Anesthesiology

On this episode of MedicMap, we are proud to introduce you all to Dr. Debbie Mcallister, a pediatric anesthesiologist and residency program director based in Calgary, Alberta. Have a listen to this episode if you are interested in pursuing a career in anesthesiology and would like to learn more about how to set yourself up for success with CARMS applications and residency.

The Brain Whisperer: Neuropsychiatry/Another Look at Psychiatry

On this episode of MedicMap we will focus on the field of neuropsychiatry. Becoming a neuropsychiatrist requires a fellowship following 5 years of residency training as a psychiatrist. While fellowships for neuropsychiatry are very common in the states, there are very few programs in Canada that offer these fellowships. There may be different ways to practice within the scope of a neuropsychiatrist without doing the fellowship, but this varies from province to province and from institutions/programs. On today's episode we have the expert, Dr. Megan Howlett, a neuropsychiatry fellow in Calgary to tell us all about a career in neuropsychiatry. Tune in to learn more about psychiatry, neuropsychiatry fellowships, CARMs matching and more.

Trust me, I'm an internist: Welcome to General Internal Medicine

On today's episode, we have Dr. Leanne Reimche for an episode on general internal medicine. She is a clinical associate professor at the university of Calgary and the section head for general internal medicine in the Calgary zone. She is an amazing instructor and practitioner with an interest in lifestyle medicine. In addition to providing in-patient care, she also has a specialty practice focused on metabolic syndrome, diabetes, hypertension, fatty liver and obesity.

Rash Decisions: The world of dermatology

On today's episode we have the wonderful Dr. Laurie Parsons for an episode on a career in dermatology. She is a dermatologist based in Calgary and a Clinical Associate Professor at the University of Calgary. Her expertise are in wound care and contact dermatitis and she has been instrumental in shaping the education of aspiring dermatologists. In addition to her commitment to education at the undergraduate medical level, she also plays a significant role in national dermatology resident physician teaching. I had the privilege of learning dermatology through her lens and from what I remember, she was extremely receptive to feedback and answering questions and left me feeling a little less intimidated about all the things I had to learn. I am happy to introduce to you all, Dr. Laurie Parsons.

Aches, Pains and Strains: Intro to Pediatrics and Pediatric Rheumatology

Dr. Nicole Johnson, a pediatric rheumatologist based in Calgary. She is a Clinical Associate Professor at the University of Calgary and received her university education at Canadian Institutions including McGill, McMaster, Queen’s and the University of Toronto. She is advocate for community awareness for children with rheumatic diseases and I had the honour of attending Dr. Johnson’s patient presentations where she had her young patients and their families join us for the afternoon to tell us about their experiences with different rheumatic conditions and the healthcare system. At this presentation she was referred to as a personal angel by each patient and their families. As you know, there are many subspecialties within pediatrics, but after witnessing the way she has transformed the lives of these young children, I am proud to have her for MedicMaps very first episode on pediatrics.

SOS: Emergency Medicine and Social Media

Welcome to MedicMap where we dive deep into the minds of experts from various specialties in the medical field. I’m your host Sharon Parappally Joseph and Today, I am excited to announce our very special guest Dr. Shazma Mithani, an emergency medicine physician based in Edmonton. I came to know about Dr. Mithani while grabbing coffee with one of my colleagues and she showed me her instagram and I was in absolute awe of how cool her platform is and the wonderful things that she does on a day to day basis. So not only is she an amazing physician, but beyond that she’s a mom, a fashion icon and fitness enthusiast and she uses social media to provide thousands of followers with health-care tips and facts. She has also been awarded top 40 under 40 in Edify magazine and is an advocate for change through her role in the representative forum within the Alberta Medical Association. I am so pleased to introduce you all to Dr. Mithani.Instagram: drshazmamithaniTwitter: DrShazmaMithaniTik tok: drshazmamithani

Big Brain Energy: A Career in Neurosurgery

Hello everyone and welcome to medic map the podcast explores, diverse medical careers. I am your host, Sharon Joseph, and today we will be exploring a career in neurosurgery with our special guest Dr. Micheal Yang. Dr. Yang is a distinguished neurosurgeon and an expert in spine surgery based in Calgary. He received his MD at the University of British Columbia, and completed his neurosurgery residency at the University of Calgary. He also holds a Masters of Science in Health Services Research and completed a clinical fellowship in complex, minimally invasive spine surgery at the University of Miami. If you are looking for an individual who embodies the concept of being a leader in medicine, look no further. Dr. Yang is a member of the enhanced recovery after surgery (ERAS) society in Calgary and he has been leading the development of the ERAS program through his major contributions such as the development of the first ERAS guideline for lumbar fusion surgery. Beyond these works, his research efforts which focus on enhancing peri-operative outcomes and improving pain control after spinal surgery have been recognized internationally.Dr. Yang's innovative approaches and unwavering commitment to advancing patient care have solidified his position as a prominent leader in medicine. Please join us as we delve into the remarkable career of Dr. Michael Yang.

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