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Collection III: Disability in health sciences: the need for and benefits of inclusion

This collection features studies and testimonials that  examine the current state of disability representation among health sciences students and professionals and that demonstrate how the presence of disabled healthcare practitioners and trainees benefits both patients and clinicians/trainees.

Key works in this emerging literature are gathered in this cluster that includes qualitative studies, the results of quantitative data analyses, and personal testimonials.

Title of Featured Article: Being on Both Sides’: Canadian Medical Students’ Experiences With Disability, the Hidden Curriculum, and Professional Identity Construction

Collection III: Disability in health sciences: the need for and benefits of inclusion

Authors: Erene Stergiopoulos, Oshan Fernando, and Maria Athina Martimianakis

 Article Link: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/29794527/

Episode Link:  https://bit.ly/DWDI_RR_17

Description: Stergiopoulos’, Fernando’s, and Martimianakis’ research article investigates how medical discourses shape the conceptualizations of the prototypical “good medical student” and “good patient” roles as featuring mutually exclusive characteristics. They explore how disabled medical students’ experiences during training and professional identity construction are shaped and hold complexity as students navigate positions in both these roles—as both patients and medical trainees. The authors drew on critical discourse analysis to analyze text and interviews, developing codes informed by academic work on the Hidden Curriculum and professional identity construction. Results show that the dominant portrayals of the “good student” and “good patient” roles, robustly and vividly constructed by medical discourse, are juxtaposing and mutually exclusive.

Producer: Zoey Martin Lockhart, Lisa Meeks

Audio Engineer: Jacob Feeman

Transcript

Release: Feb 2024

Keywords:

Medical students; Patient role; Wellbeing; Medical School; Disability Inclusion; Patient Care

DSM; Psychiatric Illness; Mental Illness; Mental Health; Disclosure; Ableism; Medical Education 

Learning Disabilities; Medical culture; Culture of Medicine; Diversity in Medicine; Disability Education

Gear up for a trip down memory lane. Join us every Tuesday as we hit rewind and release some of our all-time favourite episodes. Let’s dive back into the primary specialties that sparked your interest.

We’re prepping fresh content for the next season of Specialty Café. Stay tuned for exciting new episodes heading your way! We’ll continue delving into subspecialties and beyond!

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Anyone. Anytime. Anything. Anywhere. Can you live up to this motto? If yes - then Emergency Medicine just might be the right fit for you. Join Andrew Pauls as he chats with Dr. Kaif Pardhan, FRCPC and Dr. Andrew Chang, PGY2. Our guests provide first hand advice on what makes a good Emergency Medicine candidate with a few 'insider' tips on what the selection committee looks for! It's a privilege to help patients navigate the emergency room during what might be one of the worse days of their lives. Tune in as this episode offers not only valuable insights into emergency medicine, but shares some important life advice for medical students. (Orignally published Dec 3, 2021).

Gear up for a trip down memory lane. Join us every Tuesday for the next few weeks as we hit rewind and release some of our all-time favourite episodes. Let’s dive back into the primary specialties that sparked your interest.

We’re prepping fresh content for the next season of Specialty Café. Stay tuned for exciting new episodes heading your way! We’ll continue delving into subspecialties and beyond!

A huge thanks to our listeners not only in Canada but also around the world! Questions or suggestions for this podcast? Reach out to fellowshipaffairs@royalcollege.ca.

Gear up for a trip down memory lane. Join us every Tuesday for the next few weeks as we hit rewind and release some of our all-time favourite episodes. Let’s dive back into the primary specialties that sparked your interest.

We’re prepping fresh content for the next season of Specialty Café. Stay tuned for exciting new episodes heading your way! We’ll continue delving into subspecialties and beyond!

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Gillian MacMullin, MD, FRCSC knew early on that being a community Obstetrics & Gynecology specialist was for her. Join Emily Wu as she picks Dr. MacMullin's brain not only on what an OBGYN does... but about the realities, challenges, and joys of being personnally and professionally known in your community. Spoiler Alert: practising in a community is mostly joyful and truly fulfilling. A day in the life of this specialty is never ever the same. A huge bonus is the ability to tailor so many aspects of this practice to what works for you - and what really interests you. And apparently babies are rarely born during office hours, so be prepared for some overnight shifts! (Originally published Feb 11, 2022).

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Does a rural practice in psychiatry appeal to you? Are you someone who thrives whilst wearing many different hats at work? Is working in a multidiscinplinary environment for you? Join host Emily Wu as she chats with Dr. Evelyn Obosi, FRCPC about her practice in Prince Albert, Saskatchwan. You'll learn about a holistic approach to treating patients... psychological and social factors play a huge part in the treatment plan. The journey to stabilizing a patient not only affects the patient - it also has a great impact on the patient's family and the community as a whole. It's evident that Dr. Obosi reaps an abundance of joy and rewards from her practice. When she says every day is different - she really means that every day is different! And you'll learn that Dr. Obosi's route to Saskatchewan involved a few different countries! 

Gear up for a trip down memory lane. Join us every Tuesday for the next few weeks as we hit rewind and release some of our all-time favourite episodes. Let’s dive back into the primary specialties that sparked your interest.

We’re prepping fresh content for the next season of Specialty Café. Stay tuned for exciting new episodes heading your way! We’ll continue delving into subspecialties and beyond!

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Hear about the role of art & science in General Surgery in both rural and academic settings! Who would have thought that compassion and humility are amongst the most important qualities of a General Surgeon. Being able to partner with patients as they navigate their health journey is simply a privilege. Join Andrew Pauls as sits down to an enlightening discussion with Dr. Yemi Laosebikan, FRCSC and Dr. Joshua Hefler (PGY-3). We learn how the Hippocratic Oath has steered a life of dedication and gratitude.  Our guests talk about about the professional and clinical side of this specialty. They share the  very human aspects of being a General Surgeon. Every day is different but so gratifying with plenty of joy. (This episode originally aired on October 21, 2021).

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Does a career in Internal Medicine allow you to live a life outside of the hospital? How do community and urban practices differ? What do Internal Medicine sub-specialties look like? Join host Andrew Pauls as he chats with Amy Hendricks, MD, FRCPC and Pooya Dibanjnia, MD, as they discuss the joys and challenges of a day in the life of an Internist. This episode was first published on March 31, 2021. 

There’s a delicate balance between expertise and the profound humility that accompanies caring for patients and their families. Life as a Cardiologist is not just healing patients - it’s a journey in ongoing check-ins with yourself.

Today’s guest, Raja Hatem, MD, FRCPC tells host Cameron Wong that he chose Cardiology because he ‘really cares for other people, and really loves to treat human beings’. This gives you an idea of a fundamental philosophy required in this field. Trust and a solid bond with your patients will make you the best physician you can be.

Dr. Hatem walks us through his route to Cardiology and Interventional Cardiology. He provides a comprehensive glimpse into his extraordinary career. He sets the record straight on ‘big egos’ in this field, and sheds light on the collaborative opportunities with Cardiac Surgery. He shares insight into how your brain will retain the massive amount of information you’re taking in during med school and residency (and throughout your career!). Dr. Hatem’s unwavering passion for medicine and for life drives his every day!

Is Cardiology for you? It could be if you are a full-on adrenaline fan, thrive in the unexpected, enjoy rapidly evolving technology, approach each day as a gift… and maintain a steadfast focus on the ultimate goal of becoming an excellent and compassionate human being (and of course physician too!). Jump in if you think Cardiology is for you… 'you’ll have the time of your life'.

So, let’s talk about whether or not becoming a physician is still worth it in the year 2023 and beyond…

We’re now in the second part of this two-part series where we answer the question: in 2023, going into 2024, is being a physician still even worth it?

In the previous episode, I gave you all the negatives—why I didn't believe pursuing a career as a physician was worthwhile.

This week, I’ll give you some reasons why I think this profession is obviously not only here to stay but should also be one of the premiere career paths that you decide to take.

So, sit back and relax, for by the end of this series, you’ll have a good grasp on the pros and cons, and hopefully make a well-informed decision about whether you intend to enter the profession and, more significantly, commit to it for the long term.

Why you need to check this episode:

• Discover the pros of staying in the profession and/or studying to become a physician;
• Understand why pursuing a career in healthcare is still worth it in the year 2024 and beyond; and
• Be empowered and enlightened enough to make an informed decision on whether to get into the profession or not

“Whatever the thing is, I am a better person of it because of the career path that I’m in; because I know that I’m able to make a difference in someone’s life. And not only does making a difference in someone’s life help them, but it also helps me…I don’t think there’s a career path around that’s going to allow you to do that like being a physician will.” – Dr. Berry Pierre

Notable Quotes:

“I think being a physician and that attachment of being able to make a difference in someone’s life is so profound, so powerful, that I don’t think you get that in any other career.” – Dr. Berry Pierre

“Job security, for sure, is a huge reason why you should be coming into this field. You’re not going to have to worry about lay-offs and things of that nature because there’s always somewhere where a physician is going to be needed and where someone’s going to be able to pay you because they [physicians] are needed.” – Dr. Berry Pierre

“The aspect of continuous learning and being a life-long learner is one where when you get into this field, you are going to have no shortage of. If you love to learn and if you love to learn about new things, how to adapt, how to adjust, how to change, this is the field for you.” – Dr. Berry Pierre

“Respect and prestige go a long way, and being a physician, you’re going to get a lot of it.” – Dr. Berry Pierre

“Regardless of what type of a physician you are, I don’t think you have the ability to be that type of physician without being a leader in one way, shape, or form.” – Dr. Berry Pierre

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Rhonda Zwingerman, MD, FRCSC recounts why snuggling her first Twiglet baby was so special.  Are you intrigued? Listen on! 

Would you thrive in a specialty that offers an 'awesome and amazing' combination of technology, patient counselling, and patient education? Can you see yourself being emotionally invested in your patients and their journeys? Is relationship building a priority for you? 

Dr. Zwingerman shares why Gynecologic Reproductive Endocrinology & Infertility (GREI or the fertility specialty!) spoke to her. She tells host Emily Wu, MD how she has been able to flex her entreprenurial muscles to co-found a fertility clinic (Twig Fertility). They delve into what the future of GREI might look like ... no surprise - lots of AI! 

You can hear the passion in Dr. Zwingerman's voice - how she cares deeply for all her patients and is committed to create an inclusive, open, and welcoming environment. And her humility shines through - it's a team effort and she happily touts the expertise of her fellow team members. 

Do you want to know more about OGBYN? Have a listen to a few Specialty Cafe episodes on  Obstetrics & Gynecology published on Feb 11, 2022 / May 3 & May 16 2023. 

So, let’s talk about whether or not becoming a physician is still worth it in the year 2023 onwards…

If you’d be told that you’d have to spend around $218,000 and about 10-11 years to become a physician—not to mention the immense amount of stress, burnout, and lack of autonomy you’d go through once you get in the field, would you be willing to take the leap to sign up for that job?

In a previous episode, we discussed how 1 in 4 US medical students consider quitting before they even become physicians. This is in relation to becoming extremely overwhelmed by concerns, such as but not limited to mental health and finances, so bad that most don’t plan to treat patients anymore.

Having said that, it begs the natural question: in the year 2023, going into 2024, is being a physician still even worth it?

Join me in a two-part series as I give answers on both sides: yes, I still think being a physician is worth it; but also no, I don’t think it’s worth doing in the year 2023 and beyond.

Why you need to check this episode:

• Discover the reasons why a lot of people say “I do not want to be a doctor” and/or “Being a physician is not for me”;
• Find out what kind of life and work people aspiring to become physicians are signing up for; and
• Understand why, for those reasons, being a physician is not worth it in the year 2023 onwards

“Not having the autonomy to their own time and giving it to a system that does not love them back is a recipe to have people saying, ‘I don’t want to become a physician next year…in five years…in ten years.”– Dr. Berry Pierre

Notable Quotes:

“It (the cost of going to medical school) is the reason why we have less and less people who want to obtain the right to call themselves a physician and more and more reasons why pre-med students are not choosing this profession to be the one that they ride off until the sunset with.” – Dr. Berry Pierre

“The lengthy time of training has really caused a lot of people to say, ‘You know what? I do not want to be a doctor.’” – Dr. Berry Pierre

“Technology is good; I’m not ever going to say technology is 100% bad. But technology is a big reason why physicians are staying away from the field of medicine and why pre-meds and students are saying, ‘That is not for me’.” – Dr. Berry Pierre

“Every time you take less and less, guess who makes more? The insurance companies.” – Dr. Berry Pierre

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In today's episode, we delve into a crisis that's been brewing within the medical community – the pervasive and severe issue of burnout affecting medical and nursing students. A new, eye-opening study has shed light on the daunting reality that 1 in 4 medical students are considering leaving the profession entirely, with many expressing no intention to engage in patient care. This alarming trend has significant implications for the future of healthcare and requires an urgent and thoughtful response.

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Key Discussion Points:

• Rising Burnout Among Medical Students: We'll analyze the recent study and discuss the alarming statistics surrounding medical student burnout.
• Why Burnout is Prevalent in Healthcare: We're going to break down the factors contributing to this widespread issue in the medical community.
• Effects of Burnout: Exploring how burnout impacts not only the medical students and residents but also the nurses who are integral to patient care.
• Solutions and Support: We will consider actionable strategies and interventions that could alleviate burnout and support our future healthcare workers.
• This deep dive into the challenges faced by the next generation of healthcare providers is essential for understanding the systemic changes needed to prevent a potential crisis in patient care.

LINKS:

• The Hill – Report on U.S. Medical Student Burnout

Patience. Wisdom. Grace. Just a few amazing virtues an Internist Geriatrician absorbs on a daily basis from their patients.

Walkers in the corner. Canes in the corner. Patients, med students, residents, and staff dancing and singing as the attending plays the piano. Just a stolen moment of intergenerational happiness! (Of course there are moments of sadness too, but let’s firmly grasp these joyous times).

Dounia Rouabhia, MD, FRCPC shares her deep passion for Geriatric Medicine and the many rewarding and fulfilling moments she experiences each day. Host Emily Wu, MD, guides Dr. Rouabhia through the usual questions about a ‘day in the life of...’, however this discussion goes beyond and  touches on the importance of other aspects of life (such as travel) that simply make you a more rounded clinician and person.

Dr. Rouabhia observes that we are in an era of respect and dignity for our geriatric population. This philosophy is in sync with the mission of an Internist Geriatrician who strives to do their best for their patients… allowing these individuals to live their lives as they feel appropriate. She tries (!) to demystify the definition of frailty and indeed that of geriatrics too!

If you are curious and love puzzles, Internal Medicine, wise people, the globality of a patient, a balanced life... if you are a genuine team player and truly want to make a difference for your patients and their families... then Geriatric Medicine could be your calling! 

#followyourheart... just one of many pearls of wisdom you’ll hear from our passionate panel: Adina Feinberg, MD, FRCSC and Ariel Lefkowitz, MD, FRCPC.

Host Cameron Wong facilitates a truly friendly debate on Surgery vs Medicine (aka Medicine vs Surgery!). What do you love? What sparks and fires your drive? How do you see your relationship with your patients? What inspires you? 

There’s tons of great insight packed into this episode. Dr. Feinberg and Dr. Lefkowitz debunk the notion of ‘thinkers’ and ‘doers’ in the hospital. You’ll learn about the similarities… both are working toward a common goal:  of course, the wellbeing of their patients, but as important is a healthy and respectful (and fun) work environment.

There are loads of takeaways for sure, but one thing that threads through all aspects of this discussion… surgery and medicine are simply collaborative across the board!

00:00-27:55:  Panel (residency, work hours, remuneration, EDI, a day in the life, and more!)

28:10–49:07:  Live Q&A with medical students (culture debunking, generalism, collaboration, advocacy, ‘aha’ moments, exploring a leap of faith, and more!)

This episode was recorded at the Canadian Federation of Medical Students' AGM in Toronto, ON (Sept. 15, 2023).  For more CFMS information, visit their website: https://www.cfms.org/ 

What exactly is the Canadian Resident Matching Service (CaRMS)? Why does it exist? How does it work?  It’s daunting… how can I keep on top of the process? How do I rank my preferences? Where do I go for help? Do these questions sound familiar!

Whether you’re a curious first-year med student, or in your final year embarking on your CaRMS path, this episode is for you.

Join Cameron Wong as he chats with CaRMS CEO, John Gallinger, to demystify the CaRMS process. This episode is packed with insight into the underlying rationale of the CaRMS algorithm, what the process looks like, tips to start and stay on track with your CaRMS journey, and heaps of invaluable advice.

Here's a sneak peak... The best and most effective ranking strategy is the simplest:  rank your true preferences in your rank order list. You’ll need to listen to this episode to find out why!

Your CaRMS journey takes place over months. Med students are busy and the application process might not be high on your list. However, you can reduce some of your stress level by ensuring you know well in advance what needs to be done when! 

As John mentions on more than one occasion, the dedicated CaRMS team is there to help. Never hesitate to reach out.  https://www.carms.ca/contact/

Are you fascinated by diagnostic tests and biochemical pathways? Do you find it thrilling to know that your specialty continually changes and will look very different in the not-so-distant future? Tune in… Medical Biochemistry could be your future career path!

Host Emily Wu, MD ticks off a list of questions for Andre Mattman, MD, FRCPC in order to demystify this collaborative specialty.  Dr. Mattman gives great insight into the various residency routes, a day in his life, and a look at the rich and vast patient cases seen by a Medical Biochemist.

Dr. Mattman shares his passion for aligning medical biochemistry practices to climate sustainability. He gives thoughtful insight into his work around assessing appropriateness of certain tests vs other tests, while keeping top of mind how lab tests can have a big impact on our fragile environment... and an impact on limited resources. The health of this planet is, after all, the responsibility of all medical specialists.  

And… as an important by the way… work/life balance is really good is Medical Biochemistry!  

What goes into the writing of a textbook? It certainly involves a passion for teaching, steadfast determination and a lot of sweat equity.  In this episode, Dr. Caroline Nelson talks about the many hats she wears: educator, inpatient and complex medical dermatologist, and author to a newly published board-review book for dermatology residents.  Spoiler alert: Topical does its first giveaway!

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How would you go about designing a medical school if given the opportunity? Dr. George Novan is one of the founders of and continues to teach at Washington State University’s Elson S. Floyd College of Medicine. Dr. Novan finds that the presence of mentorship is critical to building a successful healthcare community. Listen to learn why Dr. Novan worries about Covid’s impact on the role of mentorship in healthcare, why he believes his work in the community of Spokane makes a difference, and where he finds joy in the process.

“Finding Joy: The Health Care Professional’s Journey to Well-being" is a podcast resource developed by a team of interprofessional education researchers from Washington State University Health Sciences Spokane. They’re promoting well-being among students, faculty, and healthcare professionals during challenging times. Funding is provided by the Health Resources and Services Administration.

The Interprofessional Education Research team wishes to thank the following individuals for their invaluable contributions to this project:

• Dr. Barb Richardson, nurse, educator, and interprofessional champion;

• Cameron Cupp, creator of the “Finding Joy” musical score and current enrollee at WSU Elson S. Floyd College of Medicine;

• Washington State University staff from Marketing and Communications, Financial Services, and the Collaboration for Interprofessional Health Education Research and Scholarship; and

• Claire Martin-Tellis, Executive Producer, and Solen Aref, student intern, who developed the first five episodes of the “Finding Joy” podcast.

This episode of “Finding Joy” was produced by Doug Nadvornick, Program Director, Spokane Public Radio.

If you would like to reach out, please contact our team by sending an email to: medicine.ipoc@wsu.edu We also encourage you to visit our podcast blog as well as our team's website at: https://opioideducation.wsu.edu/about/.

“Finding Joy: The Health Care Professional’s Journey to Well-being" is a podcast resource developed by a team of interprofessional education researchers from Washington State University Health Sciences Spokane. They’re promoting well-being among students, faculty, and healthcare professionals during challenging times. Funding is provided by the Health Resources and Services Administration.

The Interprofessional Education Research team wishes to thank the following individuals for their invaluable contributions to this project:

• Dr. Barb Richardson, nurse, educator, and interprofessional champion;

• Cameron Cupp, creator of the “Finding Joy” musical score and current enrollee at WSU Elson S. Floyd College of Medicine;

• Washington State University staff from Marketing and Communications, Financial Services, and the Collaboration for Interprofessional Health Education Research and Scholarship; and

• Claire Martin-Tellis, Executive Producer, and Solen Aref, student intern, who developed the first five episodes of the “Finding Joy” podcast.

This episode of “Finding Joy” was produced by Doug Nadvornick, Program Director, Spokane Public Radio.

If you would like to reach out, please contact our team by sending an email to: medicine.ipoc@wsu.edu We also encourage you to visit our podcast blog as well as our team's website at: https://opioideducation.wsu.edu/about/.

In this week’s episode of the Real Physician Reacts series we decided to open up the conversation and medical students and how to successfully manage the transition of going from medical student to resident physician.

In a physician's career one of the biggest transitions they have to go through is becoming the physician they dreamed of being just several months after being just the medical student on the team.

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Several discussion points today;

• Why do 4th-year medical students struggle to become good resident physicians?
• The need to ask questions of yourself while learning to take care of others.
• Learning to lean on the support of your senior physicians
• My thoughts on what makes a good PGY-1 as a former Program Director