MacPFD Spark Podcast: Recent Episodes
MacPFD Spark Podcast
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Welcome to MacPFD Spark! In this episode, we hear from ARABOA, a committee in the School of Rehabilitation Sciences. They discuss their co-chair approach, activities the different members have undertaken, and future plans or goals within the committee.New Spark episodes launch on a biweekly basis - with exception for special event and themed episodes - so be sure to check back often for more content to help you grow and enhance your career in the health sciences!Featured Guest(s) - Dr. Michelle Phoenix, Dr. Lori Davis Hill, Dr. Tamara Estabrooks, Dr. Jasdeep Dhir, Christina MacDonaldInterviewer(s) - Dr. Ruth Chen
Step into the vibrant world of MacPFD Spark Sub-Series: The Game Changers Project! 🚀 In this episode, join Dr. Carys Massarella as she talks about the importance of empathy, compassion, and understanding in facilitating an inclusive healthcare environment. She discusses how she chose her professional academic path, key milestones that shaped the way she approaches her personal life, and how identity informs how one navigates challenges in their professional life.New Game Changers episodes launch on a monthly basis - so don't miss out on these narratives that showcase the triumphs and resilience of equity-deserving groups in STEM. 🌟Stay tuned, because the next chapter of empowerment awaits!Featured Guest(s) – Dr. Carys MassarellaInterviewer(s) - Dr. Ruth Chen
Welcome to MacPFD Spark! In this episode, we hear from Dr. Mark Soth about the Money Scope Podcast. He discusses the importance of finance education for health sciences professionals, how to manage finances to improve quality of life, and why financial wellness is important to the FHS community.Featured Guest(s) - Dr. Mark SothInterviewer(s) - Dr. Ruth Chen
Welcome to MacPFD Spark! In this episode, we hear Dr. Hasan Merali talk about his newly published book. He discusses his motivations for writing the book, key topics a reader can expect to see, and what adults should take away from kids’ experiences.New Spark episodes launch on a biweekly basis - with exception for special event and themed episodes - so be sure to check back often for more content to help you grow and enhance your career in the health sciences!Featured Guest(s) - Dr. Hasan MeraliInterviewer(s) - Dr. Ruth Chen
Welcome to MacPFD Spark! In this episode we hear from Dr. Caitlin Mullarkey talk about teaching excellence in the Faculty of Health Sciences (FHS). She discusses topics such as her path to teaching, what she finds enjoyable about teaching, and what she sees for the future of undergraduate health science education.New Spark episodes launch on a biweekly basis - with exception for special event and themed episodes - so be sure to check back often for more content to help you grow and enhance your career in the health sciences! Featured Guest(s) - Dr. Caitlin Mullarkey Interviewer(s) - Dr. Ruth Chen
Step into the vibrant world of MacPFD Spark Sub-Series: The Game Changers Project! 🚀 In this episode, join Dr. Anjali Menezes as she talks about her passion for family medicine and special interests in trauma-informed care, medical education, and racism in medical training. She currently leads the Differential Attainment REsearch (DARe) Group Collaborative. She discusses personal experiences that have helped in shaping her pursuit to help out racialized individuals in medical school and other academic settings. New Game Changers episodes launch on a monthly basis - so don't miss out on these narratives that showcase the triumphs and resilience of equity-deserving groups in STEM. 🌟Stay tuned, because the next chapter of empowerment awaits!Featured Guest(s) – Dr. Anjali MenezesInterviewer(s) - Dr. Ruth Chen
Step into the vibrant world of MacPFD Spark Sub-Series: The Game Changers Project! 🚀 In this episode, join Dr. Saroo Sharda as she talks about her leading position as a woman of color in anesthesia and as the Associate Dean Equity and Inclusion for the Faculty of Health Sciences at McMaster University, with a special feature from Dr. Sandra Monteiro. They discuss the pivotal role of early leaders that inspire and the role of love, integrity, and accountability as a leader and clinician.New Game Changers episodes launch on a monthly basis - so don't miss out on these narratives that showcase the triumphs and resilience of equity-deserving groups in STEM. 🌟Stay tuned, because the next chapter of empowerment awaits!Featured Guest(s) – Dr. Saroo ShardaInterviewer(s) - Dr. Ruth Chen, Dr. Sandra Monteiro
Welcome to MacPFD Spark! In this episode, we hear from Dr. Megan Anakin and Dr. Patricia O’Sullivan talk about faculty development. They discuss how they became interested in faculty development, the part of faculty development that brings them joy, and how they have evolved as a faculty developer. New Spark episodes launch on a biweekly basis - with exception for special event and themed episodes - so be sure to check back often for more content to help you grow and enhance your career in the health sciences! Featured Guest(s) - Dr. Megan Anakin | Dr. Patricia O’SullivanInterviewer(s) - Dr. Ruth Chen
Step into the vibrant world of MacPFD Spark Sub-Series: The Game Changers Project! 🚀In this episode, join Dr. Bernice Downey as she talks about her position as a Heart & Stroke Foundation Chair in Indigenous women’s heart and brain health and the Associate Dean of Indigenous Health for the Faculty of Health Science. She discusses her involvement in social justice, challenges gendered opinions, and finding harmony in health/research system reform and Indigenous populations. New Game Changers episodes launch on a monthly basis - so don't miss out on these narratives that showcase the triumphs and resilience of equity-deserving groups in STEM. 🌟Stay tuned, because the next chapter of empowerment awaits!Featured Guest(s) – Dr. Bernice DowneyInterviewer(s) - Dr. Ruth Chen
Welcome to MacPFD Spark! In this episode, we hear from Dr. Roberta Preston talk about peer observation of teaching (POT). She discusses topics such as how she became interested in POT, how faculty can adopt coaching mindsets for feedback delivery, and the key takeaways from her work. New Spark episodes launch on a biweekly basis - with exception for special event and themed episodes - so be sure to check back often for more content to help you grow and enhance your career in the health sciences! Featured Guest(s) – Dr. Roberta PrestonInterviewer(s) - Dr. Ruth Chen
Step into the vibrant world of MacPFD Spark Sub-Series: The Game Changers Project! 🚀 In this episode, join Dr. Dina Brooks as she talks about her remarkable career journey to executive director of the School of Rehabilitation Science and Vice-Dean of the Faculty of Health Sciences. She discusses the pivotal role her experiences in her homeland played, having inspirational role models, and embracing her cultural roots to conquer imposter syndrome as a woman of colour in the field of rehabilitation science.New Game Changers episodes launch on a monthly basis - so don't miss out on these narratives that showcase the triumphs and resilience of equity-deserving groups in STEM. 🌟Stay tuned, because the next chapter of empowerment awaits!Featured Guest(s) – Dr. Dina BrooksInterviewer(s) - Dr. Ruth Chen
Welcome to MacPFD Spark! In this episode, we hear from Dr. Adam Garber talk about health sciences education. He discusses topics such as his oocyte retrieval projects, the competence by design program, and what he sees coming up for him in the next year. New Spark episodes launch on a biweekly basis - with exception for special event and themed episodes - so be sure to check back often for more content to help you grow and enhance your career in the health sciences! Featured Guest(s) – Dr. Adam GarberInterviewer(s) - Dr. Ruth Chen
Welcome to MacPFD Spark! In this episode, we listen to Dr. Lawrence Mbuagbaw talk about health equity research. He discusses topics such as what he has been working on, how he learned to collaborate and network, and what he sees for the coming year. New Spark episodes launch on a biweekly basis - with exception for special event and themed episodes - so be sure to check back often for more content to help you grow and enhance your career in the health sciences! Featured Guest(s) – Dr. Lawrence MbuagbawInterviewer(s) - Dr. Ruth Chen
Welcome to MacPFD Spark! In this episode, we hear from Shanda Hunter Trottier talk about speech language pathology. She discusses topics such as her role as a speech language pathologist, the speechworks organization, and what she expects for her role in the future. New Spark episodes launch on a biweekly basis - with exception for special event and themed episodes - so be sure to check back often for more content to help you grow and enhance your career in the health sciences! Featured Guest(s) – Shanda Hunter TrottierInterviewer(s) - Dr. Ruth Chen
Welcome to MacPFD Spark! In this episode, we hear from Andrea Thomson, Morganna Malyon, and Nikki Brasseur talk about promoting accessibility in health professions education. They discuss topics such as how they met, the difference between accommodation and accessibility, and their thoughts on how they have implemented inclusive practices. New Spark episodes launch on a biweekly basis - with exception for special event and themed episodes - so be sure to check back often for more content to help you grow and enhance your career in the health sciences! Featured Guest(s) – Andrea Thomson | Morganna Malyon | Nikki BrasseurInterviewer(s) - Dr. Ruth Chen
Welcome to MacPFD Spark! In this episode, we hear from Dr. Emily Belita talk about nursing research. She discusses topics such as how she became interested in nursing research, what she sees for the future, and she elaborates on some of the grants she has received.New Spark episodes launch on a biweekly basis - with exception for special event and themed episodes - so be sure to check back often for more content to help you grow and enhance your career in the health sciences! Featured Guest(s) - Dr. Emily BelitaInterviewer(s) - Dr. Ruth Chen
Welcome to MacPFD Spark! In this episode, we listen to Dr. Irene Turpie talk about her experience in the field of medicine. She touches on topics such as her move to Canada and journey into medicine, her experience teaching medical students, and how she overcame difficulties/obstacles in her career. New Spark episodes launch on a biweekly basis - with exception for special event and themed episodes - so be sure to check back often for more content to help you grow and enhance your career in the health sciences!Featured Guest(s) – Dr. Irene TurpieInterviewer(s) - Dr. Ruth Chen
Welcome to MacPFD Spark! In this episode, we hear from Dr. Marc Jeschke talk about developments in burn management and hospital administrative leadership. He discusses topics such as what brought him to Hamilton and McMaster, 3D skin printing to treat burn wounds, and how he became interested in administrative leadership.New Spark episodes launch on a biweekly basis - with exception for special event and themed episodes - so be sure to check back often for more content to help you grow and enhance your career in the health sciences! Featured Guest(s) – Dr. Marc JeschkeInterviewer(s) - Dr. Ruth Chen
Welcome to MacPFD Spark. In this episode, we hear from Dr. Femi Ayeni talk about The Notch Academy. He discusses topics such as his journey through mentorship, how he began The Notch Academy, and how he has applied what he has learned about leadership and effective team functioning to his own work.New Spark episodes launch on a biweekly basis - with exception for special event and themed episodes - so be sure to check back often for more content to help you grow and enhance your career in the health sciences! Featured Guest(s) - Dr. Femi AyeniInterviewer(s) - Dr. Ruth ChenCheck out the Notch Academy: Notch (thenotchacademy.com)
Welcome to MacPFD Spark! In this episode, we hear from Dr. Harriet MacMillan talk about the 10 Ps for surviving the perils of publish or perish. They not only elaborate on the Ps, but also discuss topics such as how reward systems can hinder reserachers from building partnerships, and how to navigate the Ps effectively. New Spark episodes launch on a biweekly basis - with exception for special event and themed episodes - so be sure to check back often for more content to help you grow and enhance your career in the health sciences! Featured Guest(s) – Dr. Harriet MacMillanInterviewer(s) - Dr. Ruth Chen
Welcome to MacPFD Spark! In this episode, we hear from Peter Helli talk about teaching in the health sciences. He discusses topics such as how he has seen his role as an educator evolve, the integration of AI in education, and how he has navigated the shifting landscape in health professions education.
New Spark episodes launch on a biweekly basis - with exception for special event and themed episodes - so be sure to check back often for more content to help you grow and enhance your career in the health sciences!
Featured Guest(s) – Peter Helli
Interviewer(s) - Dr. Ruth Chen
Check out Peter’s Bruce Trail Trek: https://hiking-brucetrail.blogspot.com
Welcome to MacPFD Spark! In this episode, we hear Dr. Megan Anakin and Dr. Farhan Vakani talk about faculty development. They discuss topics such as challenges of the role, how Farhan got involved in faculty development, and exciting aspects of faculty development.
New Spark episodes launch on a biweekly basis - with exception for special event and themed episodes - so be sure to check back often for more content to help you grow and enhance your career in the health sciences!
Featured Guest(s) - Dr. Farhan Vakani & Dr. Megan Anakin
Interviewer(s) - Dr. Ruth Chen
Learn more about AMEE: amee.org
Welcome to MacPFD Spark! In this episode, we hear from Gregory Spadoni talk about Faculty Fellowship. He discusses topics such as his background, what the faculty fellowship program is, the admissions process, and much more.
New Spark episodes launch on a biweekly basis - with exception for special event and themed episodes - so be sure to check back often for more content to help you grow and enhance your career in the health sciences!
Featured Guest(s) - Dr. Greg Spadoni
Interviewer(s) - Dr. Ruth Chen
Welcome to MacPFD Spark: Good PIE! In this episode, we hear from Dr. Lara Varpio talk about health professions education research. They discuss topics such as tips to succeed, how to find your niche in health education, and finding a personal connection to what you want to pursue.
New Spark episodes launch on a biweekly basis - with exception for special event and themed episodes - so be sure to check back often for more content to help you grow and enhance your career in the health sciences!
Featured Guest(s) - Dr. Lara Varpio
Interviewer(s) - Dr. Ruth Chen
Welcome to MacPFD Spark! In this episode, we will be hearing from Dr. Sebastien Prat talk about the Forensic Psychiatry Institute Lecture Series. He discusses topics such as how he got involved in forensic psychiatry, the preparation and planning process for the lecture series, and what topics the series will be exploring.
New Spark episodes launch on a biweekly basis - with exception for special event and themed episodes - so be sure to check back often for more content to help you grow and enhance your career in the health sciences!
Check out the Forensic Psychiatry Institute Lecture Series: https://www.forensicpsychiatryinstitute.com/
Featured Guest(s) - Dr. Sebastien Prat
Interviewer(s) - Dr. Ruth Chen
Welcome to MacPFD Spark! In this episode, we hear from Rebecca Ganann talk about healthy aging research. They discuss topics such as what drew them into healthy aging research, McMaster’s Embolden Project, and the codesign process. New Spark episodes launch on a biweekly basis - with exception for special event and themed episodes - so be sure to check back often for more content to help you grow and enhance your career in the health sciences! Featured Guest(s) - Dr. Rebecca GanannInterviewer(s) - Dr. Ruth Chen
Welcome to MacPFD Spark: Good PIE! In this episode, we listen to Geoffrey Norman talk about transfer learning. He discusses topics such as strategies to facilitate transfer learning, analogies of transfer learning, and microtesting. New Spark episodes launch on a biweekly basis - with exception for special event and themed episodes - so be sure to check back often for more content to help you grow and enhance your career in the health sciences!Featured Guest(s) – Dr. Geoffrey NormanInterviewer(s) - Dr. Ruth Chen
Welcome to MacPFD Spark: GoodPIE! In this episode we listen to Dr. Elif Bilgic talk about the integration of technology in the health professions field. She discusses topics such as her immersive virtual reality research, the bidirectional relationship between academic and technological industries, and what she sees for the future of technology in the health professions field. New Spark episodes launch on a biweekly basis - with exception for special event and themed episodes - so be sure to check back often for more content to help you grow and enhance your career in the health sciences!Featured Guest(s) – Dr. Elif BilgicInterviewer(s) - Dr. Ruth Chen
Welcome to MacPFD Spark! In this episode, we listen to Dr. Laura Banfield talk about library and information sciences. She discusses topics such as how she has seen the field evolve, how we can expand our access and availability of sources of information, and what she envisions for the future of the library and information sciences field. New Spark episodes launch on a biweekly basis - with exception for special event and themed episodes - so be sure to check back often for more content to help you grow and enhance your career in the health sciences!Featured Guest(s) – Dr. Laura BanfieldInterviewer(s) - Dr. Ruth Chen
Welcome to MacPFD Spark: GoodPIE! In this episode, we listen to Dr. Lawrence Grierson talk about health profession education. He discusses topics such as the multiple processes model, variability in a research environment, and what he expects for the future of health professions education. New Spark episodes launch on a biweekly basis - with exception for special event and themed episodes - so be sure to check back often for more content to help you grow and enhance your career in the health sciences!Featured Guest(s) – Dr. Lawrence GriersonInterviewer(s) - Dr. Ruth ChenHealth Profession Education at McMaster: https://hsed.mcmaster.ca/
Welcome to MacPFD Spark! In this episode, we listen to Dr. Sean Park talk about leadership! He introduces the HiFi program that focuses on health improvement and faculty innovation (HiFi). In addition, he discusses topics such as experiential learning, what he envisions for the HiFi program, and how he got interested in leadership development. New Spark episodes launch on a biweekly basis - with exception for special event and themed episodes - so be sure to check back often for more content to help you grow and enhance your career in the health sciences! Featured Guest(s) - Dr. Sean ParkInterviewer(s) - Dr. Ruth ChenCheck out the HiFi Health Leadership Program: https://healthleadershipacademy.ca/programs/hifi-leadership/
Welcome to MacPFD Spark: Good PIE! In this episode we hear from Dr. Sandra Monteiro talk about assessment research. She discusses topics such as good practices in assessments, how she got to where she is today, and how to bridge the gap between assessments and cultural values. In addition to this, she also mentions her hobbies outside of research!Featured Guest(s) – Dr. Sandra MonteiroInterviewer(s) - Dr. Ruth Chen
Welcome to MacPFD Spark! In this episode, we listen to Dr. Aliya Khan talk about her many academic endeavours. She touches on topics such as how she got involved in certain academic projects, the many lessons she had learned over the years she has been collaborating with her colleagues, and the hard work behind parathyroid research! New Spark episodes launch on a biweekly basis - with exception for special event and themed episodes - so be sure to check back often for more content to help you grow and enhance your career in the health sciences!Featured Guest(s) – Dr. Aliya KhanInterviewer(s) - Dr. Ruth Chen
Welcome to MacPFD Spark: Good PIE! In this episode, we hear Dr. Jonathan Sherbino talk about his various experiences as a medical professional. He discusses topics related to effective teaching strategies, how podcasting has affected him, his teaching career, and much more. Featured Guest(s) – Dr. Jonathan SherbinoInterviewer(s) – Dr. Ruth ChenCheck out the KeyLIME Podcast Here: https://keylimepodcast.libsyn.com/
Welcome to MacPFD Spark! In this episode, we listen to Dr. Allyn Walsh and Dr. Wes Oczkowski talk about retirement. By sharing their experiences, they offer insight on pursuing new endeavours. They discuss topics such as planning for retirement, the difficulties behind retiring, and the importance of a work-life balance.New Spark episodes launch on a biweekly basis - with exception for special event and themed episodes - so be sure to check back often for more content to help you grow and enhance your career in the health sciences!Featured Guest(s) – Dr. Wieslaw Oczkowski | Dr. Allyn WalshInterviewer(s) - Dr. Teresa Chan
Welcome to MacPFD Spark! In this episode, we continue our discussion about Spiritual Care in the healthcare setting. We hear from Angela Garzouzie talk about her experience as a spiritual care practitioner. She touches on topics such as how she got into her role, the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic, and the difference between spiritual care practitioners and other healthcare practitioners. New Spark episodes launch on a biweekly basis - with exception for special event and themed episodes - so be sure to check back often for more content to help you grow and enhance your career in the health sciences! Featured Guest(s) – Angela GarzouzieInterviewer(s) - Dr. Ruth Chen
Welcome to MacPFD Spark! In this episode, we listen to Matthew Heyn talk about Spiritual Care. This form of care focuses on the spiritual and emotional support provided to people within institutions. Heyn discusses topics such as healthcare spirituality, a day in the life of a healthcare spiritual care practitioner, and the FICA spiritual assessment.
New Spark episodes launch on a biweekly basis - with exception for special event and themed episodes - so be sure to check back often for more content to help you grow and enhance your career in the health sciences!
Featured Guest(s) – Matthew Heyn
Interviewer(s) - Dr. Ruth Chen
Welcome to MacPFD Spark! On this episode, we hear from Dr. Mino Mitri and Dr. Ilana Bayer talk about the Rock the Podium Program: a masterclass that teaches participants how to enhance their presentations. They discuss topics such as why they were interested in being involved with Rock the Podium, how to stand out, and some interesting stories on participant success. Surely, knowing how to deliver captivating presentations will assist you in your professional development!
Featured Guest(s) - Dr. Ilana Bayer| Dr. Mino Mitri
Interviewer(s) - Dr. Ruth Chen
Welcome to MacPFD Spark. On this episode, we will listen to Dr. Myles Sergeant, Linda Varangu, and Dr. Sujane Kandasamy talk about the PEACH Initiative: a community-based approach to amplify environmental action in hospitals and healthcare facilities. They discuss the facts surrounding healthcare pollutants, central members to the PEACH initiative, why you should get involved, and much more!
New Spark episodes launch on a biweekly basis - with exception for special event and themed episodes - so be sure to check back often for more content to help you grow and enhance your career in the health sciences!
Featured Guest(s) - Dr. Myles Sergeant | Linda Varangu | Dr. Sujane Kandasamy
Interviewer(s) - Dr. Ruth Chen
Check out the PEACH Initiative here: https://www.peachhealthontario.com
Welcome to MacPFD Spark! In this episode, we listen to Vanessa Cavalieri talk about Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion. Many important lessons are shared regarding teaching strategies to maintain equity between students and teachers. Vanessa also touches on how to own your mistakes and recover from them. With this information, you can develop your classroom atmosphere to benefit everyone!
New Spark episodes launch on a biweekly basis - with exception for special event and themed episodes - so be sure to check back often for more content to help you grow and enhance your career in the health sciences!
Featured Guest(s) – Vanessa Cavalieri
Interviewer(s) - Dr. Alim Nagji
Welcome to MacPFD Spark: Dear Supervisor! In this episode we hear from Dr. Amanda Bell and Dr. Anjali Kundi talk about culture in a distributed medical environment. They offer valuable insight on building the culture, challenges they faced during its development, and various techniques on how to maintain a positive environment in medical education.
New Spark episodes launch on a biweekly basis - with exception for special event and themed episodes - so be sure to check back often for more content to help you grow and enhance your career in the health sciences!
Featured Guest(s) – Dr. Amanda Bell | Dr. Anjali Kundi
Interviewer(s) - Dr. Alim Nagji
Welcome to MacPFD Spark. In this episode, we are exposed to the behind the scenes of publishing scientific journal articles. This interview features Dr. Abigail Konopasky who discusses the difficult but necessary decision-making process to designate author roles within a research team.
New Spark episodes launch on a biweekly basis - with exception for special event and themed episodes - so be sure to check back often for more content to help you grow and enhance your career in the health sciences!
Featured Guest(s) - Dr. Abigail Konopasky
Interviewer(s) - Dr. Teresa Chan
Welcome to MacPFD Spark! In this episode, we learn about the clinical research support unit (CRSU). This interview features Dr. Paul Moayyedi, who elaborates on the CRSU and shares his wisdom on overcoming obstacles in your research career.
New Spark episodes launch on a biweekly basis - with exception for special event and themed episodes - so be sure to check back often for more content to help you grow and enhance your career in the health sciences!
Featured Guest(s) – Dr. Paul Moayyedi
Interviewer(s) - Dr. Teresa Chan
Check out the Clinical Research Support Unit: https://healthresearch.mcmaster.ca/resources/research-facilities/clinical-research-support-unit-crsu/
Welcome to MacPFD Spark. In this episode, we will be listening to Amie Varley and Sara Fung from the Gritty Nurse podcast. They discuss topics ranging from why they started The Gritty Nurse to some of their most memorable episodes.
New Spark episodes launch on a biweekly basis - with exception for special event and themed episodes - so be sure to check back often for more content to help you grow and enhance your career in the health sciences!
Featured Guest(s) - Amie Varley and Sara Fung Interviewer(s) - Dr. Ruth Chen Check out The Gritty Nurse: https://www.grittynurse.com/
Welcome to the fifteenth episode of MacPFD Sparkle. In this episode, we will be listening to Dr. Teresa Chan and Dr. Joan Sargeant discuss the “R2C2” model of feedback and assessment. Dr. Sargeant reflects on her experiences beginning with investigating about how learners previously valued multi-source feedback in healthcare. In this interview, we learn about providing feedback in a way that learners will accept and incorporate to produce real change in their own practice.
New Sparkle episodes launch on a biweekly basis in-between Spark - with exception for special event and themed episodes - so be sure to check back often for more content to help you grow and enhance your career in the health sciences!
Featured Guest(s) - Dr. Joan Sargeant Interviewer(s) - Dr. Teresa Chan
Welcome to MacPFD Spark! In this episode, Dr. Jack Hirsh enlightens us on his academic career. We learn about his journey to McMaster University, the history of thrombosis treatments, and some strategies for choosing effective collaborators. On top of this, Dr. Hirsh shares valuable information that will surely assist in your professional development!
New Spark episodes launch on a biweekly basis - with exception for special event and themed episodes - so be sure to check back often for more content to help you grow and enhance your career in the health sciences!
Featured Guest(s) – Dr. Jack Hirsh
Interviewer(s) - Dr. Teresa Chan
Welcome to MacPFD SPARK. In this episode, we listen to Dr. Bram Rochwerg chat about scientific knowledge translation. The first bit of the episode focuses on the development and importance of living guidelines in healthcare. They then discuss topics such as network meta-analyses and how Dr. Rochwerg’s career path has brought him to where he is today.
New Spark episodes launch on a biweekly basis - with exception for special event and themed episodes - so be sure to check back often for more content to help you grow and enhance your career in the health sciences!
Featured Guest(s) – Dr. Bram Rochwerg
Interviewer(s) - Dr. Teresa Chan
Welcome to the fourteenth episode of MacPFD Sparkle. In this episode, we will be listening to Drs. Teresa Chan and Kevin Dong discuss getting the most out of the podcast experience to create a community of practice using the MacEmerg Podcast. Drs. Chan and Dong reflect on the inception of the podcast and discuss what it means to grow a digital community from the ground up.
New Sparkle episodes launch on a biweekly basis in-between Spark - with exception for special event and themed episodes - so be sure to check back often for more content to help you grow and enhance your career in the health sciences!
Featured Guest(s) - Dr. Kevin Dong Interviewer(s) - Dr. Teresa Chan
Welcome to the thirteenth episode of MacPFD Sparkle. In this episode, we will be listening to a syndication of the Program for Faculty Development’s Women’s CHAT series. Dr. Rebecca Repa discusses with McMaster’s Sarrah Lal on the promotion of women colleagues through mentorship and sponsorship. In this CHAT, we also learn the benefits of making oneself an ally to women to create a fairer and more equitable workplace.
New Sparkle episodes launch on a biweekly basis in-between Spark - with exception for special event and themed episodes - so be sure to check back often for more content to help you grow and enhance your career in the health sciences!
Featured Guest(s) - Dr. Rebecca Repa & Sarrah Lal Interviewer(s) - Dr. Teresa Chan
Welcome to the twelfth episode of MacPFD Sparkle. In this episode, we will be listening to Dr. Jonathan Sherbino and Dr. Teresa Chan discuss the awards nomination process. Dr. Sherbino offers some tips to promote colleagues and peers with the right award at the right time in order to help grow or receive recognition and distinction for quality work.
New Sparkle episodes launch on a biweekly basis in-between Spark - with exception for special event and themed episodes - so be sure to check back often for more content to help you grow and enhance your career in the health sciences!
Featured Guest(s) - Dr. Jonathan Sherbino Interviewer(s) - Dr. Teresa Chan
Welcome to the eleventh episode of MacPFD Sparkle. In this segment, we will be listening to Dr. Alim Nagji discuss teaching in virtual spaces with special guest Dr. Ally Prebtani. Dr. Prebtani reflects on the barriers for professionals adapting to the virtual environment currently and in the future. Dr. Prebtani shares his expertise on how to optimize the teaching process with different tool integrations and practical techniques.”
New Sparkle episodes launch on a biweekly basis in-between Spark - with exception for special event and themed episodes - so be sure to check back often for more content to help you grow and enhance your career in the health sciences!
Featured Guest(s) - Dr. Ally Prebtani Interviewer(s) - Dr. Alim Nagji
In the thirty-fourth episode of MacPFD Spark, we will listen to Dr. Mark Crowther discuss the “academic health sciences center” at McMaster University. Next, we will be hearing about faculty affairs from Dr. Mark Walton.
New Spark episodes launch on a biweekly basis - with exception for special event and themed episodes - so be sure to check back often for more content to help you grow and enhance your career in the health sciences!
Featured Guest(s) - Dr. Mark Crowther and Dr. Mark Walton Interviewer(s) - Dr. Teresa Chan
Welcome to the tenth episode of MacPFD Sparkle. In this segment, Dr. Teresa Chan discusses the many possible winding roads of progress and how Dr. Chan quickly rose to the position of Associate Dean at McMaster's CPD office. Teresa reflects on her past and what motivated her to pursue education in healthcare.
New Sparkle episodes launch on a biweekly basis in-between Spark - with exception for special event and themed episodes - so be sure to check back often for more content to help you grow and enhance your career in the health sciences!
Featured Guest(s) - Dr. Teresa Chan Interviewer(s) - Dr. Ruth Chen
In the thirty-third episode of MacPFD Spark, we will listen to Dr. Barry Lumb discuss the implementation of a new “electronic health record” at many healthcare organizations. Next, we will be hearing about program evaluation and the process of informed changed with Dr. Michelle Howard.
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New Spark episodes launch on a biweekly basis - with exception for special event and themed episodes - so be sure to check back often for more content to help you grow and enhance your career in the health sciences!
Featured Guest(s) - Dr. Barry Lumb and Dr. Michelle Howard Interviewer(s) - Dr. Teresa Chan
Welcome to the ninth episode of MacPFD Sparkle. In this segment, we are featuring guest speakers Drs. Mary Beth DeVilbiss and Laura Roberts from one of the top journals in Health Professions Education Research (HPER): Academic Medicine. Today, will be discussing some of the inner workings of the journal. Drs. DeVilbiss and Roberts will also be offering us some insight into the field of HPER.
We hope this talk today will inspire you to check out our very own HPER curriculum at McMaster at https://www.macpfd.ca/hper-curriculum/
New Sparkle episodes launch on a biweekly basis in-between Spark - with exception for special event and themed episodes - so be sure to check back often for more content to help you grow and enhance your career in the health sciences!
Featured Guest(s) - Dr. Mary Beth DeVilbiss and Dr. Laura Roberts Interviewer(s) - Dr. Teresa Chan
In the thirty-second episode of MacPFD Spark, we will listen to Dr. Mark Crowther discuss the anatomy and physiology of a meeting in the context of virtual and hybrid workplaces. Next, we will be hearing about the process and best practices for teaching junior learners with Dr. Alim Nagji.
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Featured Guest(s) - Dr. Mark Crowther and Dr. Alim Nagji Interviewer(s) - Dr. Teresa Chan
Welcome to the eighth episode of MacPFD Sparkle. In this segment, Dr. Anjali Kundi and Dr. Ekta Khemani discuss QI research, patient safety, and incorporating research into one’s career. Ekta reflects on her journey into the field of quality improvement and her endeavors of trying to close the gaps in patient safety with younger practitioners.
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Featured Guest(s) - Dr. Ekta Khemani Interviewer(s) - Dr. Anjali Kundi
In the thirty-first episode of MacPFD Spark, we will listen to Dr. Rafi Setrak weave a powerful vignette of his life experiences and how those experiences helped guide him to key positions in healthcare. Next, we will be hearing about the experiences of becoming a patient as a provider and the understanding derived from that with Nicole Jilek.
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Featured Guest(s) - Dr. Rafi Setrak and Nicole Jilek Interviewer(s) - Dr. Anjali Kundi and Dr. Teresa Chan
Welcome to the seventh episode of MacPFD Sparkle. In this segment, Dr. Vivian Lewis reflects on her experiences directing a mentor developing working group at Rochester University. Dr. Lewis reflects on what it means to be someone’s mentor and the benefits of guiding early career faculty and students.
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Featured Guest(s) - Dr. Vivian Lewis Interviewer(s) - Dr. Teresa Chan
In the thirtieth episode of MacPFD Spark, we will listen to featured guest Liz Darling discuss the growth and history of the midwifery program at McMaster University. Next, we will be hearing about how to grow an effective workplace environment by selecting the best healthcare leaders with Rick Hackett.
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Featured Guest(s) - Liz Darling and Rick Hackett Interviewer(s) - Dr. Teresa Chan
Welcome to the sixth episode of MacPFD Sparkle. In this segment, Dr. Eve Purdy reflects on the “Medical Education In Cases” project – a series of short, reality-inspired healthcare-focused vignettes used to provoke questions in the medical education community. Eve offers her thoughts as a key member of the project and provides some insight into how that experience helped grow into other initiatives and ways of practice.
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Featured Guest(s) - Dr. Eve Purdy Interviewer(s) - Dr. Teresa Chan
In the twenty-ninth episode of MacPFD Spark, we will listen to Dr. Liliana Coman discuss her experiences working to improve problem-based learning (PBL) in the academic healthcare environment. Next, we will hear about the "Key Literature in Medical Education" (KeyLIME) - a podcast for junior and senior learners to help navigate to the most useful journals and papers in medical education from Dr. Jonathan Sherbino.
New Spark episodes launch on a biweekly basis - with exception for special event and themed episodes - so be sure to check back often for more content to help you grow and enhance your career in the health sciences!
Featured Guest(s) - Dr. Liliana Coman and Dr. Jonathan Sherbino Interviewer(s) - Dr. Teresa Chan
Welcome back to the third installment of the featured BOUNCE series, in partnership with the Okanagan Mental Health Task Force!
BOUNCE will introduce different real-life vignettes of people's experiences with mental health in higher education. This episode features special guest speaker Dr. Deborah Sloboda.
"Dr. Deb Sloboda is currently a well-known researcher in fetal and maternal physiology. If you don’t find the advice, “don’t be a superwoman” helpful, Dr. Sloboda would agree with you. She defended her thesis in her third trimester, then moved to Australia to do her postdoctoral fellowship. Having her baby in a different country was a challenge in itself, but the bigger ongoing challenge was being seen as a whole person who has a life outside of the lab. At the time, Dr. Sloboda was the only female PhD in the department. Everyone in the lab was outwardly accepting of her, however, there were many subtle, but profound differences in how Dr. Sloboda was treated. Despite it all, Dr. Sloboda was able to persist through it with the help of her support network (whom she still relies on today."
MacPFD Spark is excited to feature the first three BOUNCE episodes over the next three weeks - be sure to check back often for more content to help you grow and enhance your career and mental well-being in academia!
Featured Guest(s) - Dr. Deborah Sloboda Interviewer(s) - Dr. Catharine Munn
Welcome to the fifth episode of MacPFD Sparkle. In this segment, we will hear about the process of implementing a virtual community of practice and some of the nuances resulting from this process. Today, our guest Dr. Ted Xenedemetropoulos comes to us virtually to chat about forms of virtual care; his recent efforts have been focused on the systematic development and incorporation of a dedicated Telemedicine (eVisits) and eConsult service provision throughout Ontario.
New Sparkle episodes launch on a biweekly basis in-between Spark - with exception for special event and themed episodes - so be sure to check back often for more content to help you grow and enhance your career in the health sciences!
Featured Guest(s) - Dr. Ted Xenedemetropoulos Interviewer(s) - Dr. Ruth Chen
In the twenty-eighth episode of MacPFD Spark, we will listen to Dr. Hsien Seow discuss his new podcast "Waitroom Revolution" - a podcast about the organization of care. From the reasoning behind its creation to its initial reception, Dr. Seow will provide an overview and describe what we hope to gain from starting this initiative. Afterwards, we will listen to an excerpt from a syndication of the MacPFD "Women's Chat" series about collaborating with, championing, and sponsoring other women in the field of academia.
New Spark episodes launch on a biweekly basis - with exception for special event and themed episodes - so be sure to check back often for more content to help you grow and enhance your career in the health sciences!
Featured Guest(s) - Dr. Hsien Seow and Dr. Teresa Chan & Sarrah Lal Interviewer(s) - Dr. Teresa Chan
Welcome back to the second installment of the featured BOUNCE series, in partnership with the Okanagan Mental Health Task Force!
BOUNCE will introduce different real-life vignettes of people's experiences with mental health in higher education. This episode features special guest speaker Dr. Mat Savelli.
"Dr. Mat Savelli loved school, and this didn’t change when he was doing his bachelor’s degree at McMaster University. What did change was his relationship with his parents, siblings, and girlfriend. In response, he continued to focus on school until he realized in third year that that too would be ending soon, leaving him uncertain of many things including which continent he'd be living in. Now, reflecting back on this time period, Dr. Savelli would want to tell his younger self three things: 1) There isn’t something wrong with you; 2) Slow down, step back, and think about what you're doing and why. Is it something you really want? 3) There are supports, resources, and other pathways open to you. You don’t have to continue down this path if you don’t want to."
MacPFD Spark is excited to feature the first three BOUNCE episodes over the next three weeks - be sure to check back often for more content to help you grow and enhance your career and mental well-being in academia!
Featured Guest(s) - Dr. Mat Savelli Interviewer(s) - Dr. Catharine Munn
Welcome to the fourth episode of MacPFD Sparkle. In this segment, Dr. Sonia Anand discusses why equity is important and the necessity to shift our thinking towards a more diverse, equitable, and inclusive work environment and society.
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Featured Guest(s) - Dr. Sonia Anand Interviewer(s) - Dr. Teresa Chan
Today, in a partnership with the Okanagan Mental Health Task Force initiative at McMaster University, we at MacPFD are excited to bring you the first of three interviews in the BOUNCE series!
BOUNCE will introduce different real-life vignettes of people's experiences with mental health in higher education. This episode features special guest speaker Zeinab Khawaja.
Follow Zeinab as she describes how she puts different parts of her identity together during her time as an undergraduate student at McMaster. Zeinab had a great time at 'Welcome Week' and would make some close friends in her first year. Eventually in first year, she would open up to a few people about what had happened a few days before Welcome Week - her wedding for her arranged marriage. Zeinab’s story highlights how the act of sharing your story is healing, “even if you don’t feel like you deserve it, even if you’re not sure what will come of it, even if it might end up being bad and hurtful. The trying is what matters. Knowing that every time I tried to tell someone, I was telling myself, you deserve to be heard."
MacPFD Spark is excited to feature the first three BOUNCE episodes over the next three weeks - be sure to check back often for more content to help you grow and enhance your career and mental well-being in academia!
Featured Guest(s) - Zeinab Khawaja Interviewer(s) - Dr. Catharine Munn
In the twenty-seventh episode of MacPFD Spark, we will listen to Jack Young from the McMaster library discuss quantifying scholarly impact. Jack will discuss the shift from institutions and individuals beginning to utilize citations in the academic realm into a more accurate representation of author impact through bibliometrics. Next, we will be listening to Dr. Shawn Mondoux discuss some less tacitly known scholarly secrets and how to employ them in your own works.
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Featured Guest(s) - Jack Young and Dr. Shawn Mondoux Interviewer(s) - Dr. Teresa Chan
Welcome to the third episode of MacPFD Sparkle. Today's installment sets the stage for an interesting new initiative within the greater McMaster community. In this segment, we will hear about the Okanagan Mental Health Task Force from Dr. Catherine Munn - an initiative to help those who are struggling with mental health in the community around McMaster.
We will be hearing some of the initiative's works in the coming weeks through MacPFD in the form of BOUNCE.
New Sparkle episodes launch on a biweekly basis in-between Spark - with exception for special event and themed episodes - so be sure to check back often for more content to help you grow and enhance your career in the health sciences!
Featured Guest(s) - Dr. Catherine Munn Interviewer(s) - Dr. Teresa Chan
In the twenty-sixth episode of MacPFD Spark, we will be listening to Susana Ku reflect on her experiences as both a midwife and someone that has received care. Susana provides an interesting account of the perceived dichotomy between care giving and receiving. Afterwards, we will hear a discussion between Dr. Sean Park and Dr. Teresa Chan about employing creativity and design thinking in educational spaces. Dr. Park discusses some key considerations for educators to be able to teach more effectively through a creative environment and have learners thrive.
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Featured Guest(s) - Susana Ku and Dr. Sean Park Interviewer(s) - Dr. Teresa Chan
Welcome to the second episode of MacPFD Sparkle. In this segment, we will hear about Dr. Robin Davisson's journey from a senior academic to a professional artist. We will be listening to Robin reflect on the experiences that led her in this new direction, and also why the seemingly distant career change may not be as distant as you think.
You can view Robin's art at the link: http://robindavissonart.com
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Featured Guest(s) - Dr. Robin Davisson Interviewer(s) - Dr. Ruth Chen
In the twenty-fifth episode of MacPFD Spark, we will listen to Dr. Lara Varpio discuss navigating the academy in the post-truth era while considering the influx of misinformation in today's digital and social media. Afterwards, we will hear a segment of a virtual discussion from Dr. Geoff Norman about his reflections on medical education research - from the early years to the present - and what the future of the field may look like.
New Spark episodes launch on a biweekly basis - with exception for special event and themed episodes - so be sure to check back often for more content to help you grow and enhance your career in the health sciences!
Featured Guest(s) - Dr. Lara Varpio | Dr. Geoff Norman Interviewer(s) - Dr. Teresa Chan
Welcome to the first episode of the McMaster Program for Faculty Development's sub-series "Sparkle". In this sub-series, we will be bringing you more of the same great content that will be shorter and more accessible in between our regular releases. In our first episode, Sparkle host Dr. Ruth Chen will be speaking to Dr. Huma Ali about her experiences with the "Rock the Podium" speaker engagement series at MacPFD. In this segment, we will hear about Huma's reasoning behind creating the well-received speech "Leading Self".
You can listen to Dr. Huma Ali's "Leading Self" at this link: https://youtu.be/r9hKKqbvTc0
New Sparkle episodes launch on a biweekly basis in-between Spark - with exception for special event and themed episodes - so be sure to check back often for more content to help you grow and enhance your career in the health sciences!
Featured Guest(s) - Dr. Huma Ali Interviewer(s) - Dr. Ruth Chen
In the twenty-fourth episode of MacPFD Spark, we will be listening to a brief excerpt from Dr. Quang Ngo at MacPFD's annual day in faculty development. Dr. Ngo will be discussing aspects of feedback from a clinical perspective, while still retaining a core focus on the overall feedback process and experience. Afterwards, we will be hearing about an exciting program from Dr. Aaron Levy and Dr. Lyndsay Hoy that took place at the start of the COVID-19 pandemic into 2020. For more information into their upcoming projects, visit the RxMuseum site at: https://rxmuseum.org/
New Spark episodes launch on a biweekly basis - with exception for special event and themed episodes - so be sure to check back often for more content to help you grow and enhance your career in the health sciences!
Featured Guest(s) - Dr. Quang Ngo, Dr. Aaron Levy & Dr. Lyndsay Hoy Interviewer(s) - Dr. Teresa Chan
In the twenty-third episode of MacPFD Spark, both speakers come to us virtually from McMaster and are here to talk about some exciting initiatives and experiences. To start off, we will be listening to Michael Hartmann discuss the health leadership academy at the degroote school of business here at McMaster. Next, we will be listening to Dr. Margo Mountjoy discuss her experiences carving out a space to lead within the Waterloo regional campus.
New Spark episodes launch on a biweekly basis - with exception for special event and themed episodes - so be sure to check back often for more content to help you grow and enhance your career in the health sciences!
Featured Guest(s) - Dr. Michael Hartmann & Dr. Margo Mountjoy Interviewer(s) - Dr. Teresa Chan
For our third special episode release of the MacPFD Spark podcast, we have recorded a virtual discussion between Dr. Andrew Latchman and Dr. Teresa Chan about fatigue risk management in the healthcare setting. In this episode, we will be listening to an in-depth discussion concerning the environment around fatigue in the workplace, identifiers, and possible solutions from a new initiative led by Dr. Latchman.
This project comes from within Resident Affairs with the goal to help address burnout and fatigue. We felt this project was so poignant and time-sensitive that the Spark team rushed to push out Dr. Latchman’s discussion in the form of our third special episode.
New Spark episodes launch on a biweekly basis - with exception for special event and themed episodes - be sure to check back often for more content to help you grow and enhance your career in the health sciences!
Featured Guest(s) - Dr. Andrew Latchman Interviewer(s) - Dr. Teresa Chan
In the twenty-second episode of MacPFD Spark, we will be listening to guest Sarrah Lal reflect on how to bring innovation into healthcare. Afterwards, Dr. Parveen Wasi will discuss the process of transitioning into a leadership role within post-graduate education and what the promotion process for that looks like.
New Spark episodes launch on a biweekly basis - with exception for special event and themed episodes - so be sure to check back often for more content to help you grow and enhance your career in the health sciences!
Featured Guest(s) - Sarrah Lal & Dr. Parveen Wasi Interviewer(s) - Dr. Teresa Chan
In the twenty-first episode of MacPFD Spark, we will be listening to Drs. Sharon Bal, Tara Packham and Teresa Chan discuss social media as a valuable tool for improving yourself as a scholar, educator, and leader. Afterwards, we will be welcoming back Dr. Lawrence Mbuagbaw to talk about health equity and knowledge syntheses.
New Spark episodes launch on a biweekly basis - with exception for special event and themed episodes - so be sure to check back often for more content to help you grow and enhance your career in the health sciences!
Featured Guest(s) - Drs. Sharon Bal, Tara Packham, Teresa Chan, & Lawrence Mbuagbaw Interviewer(s) - Dr. Teresa Chan
In the twentieth episode of MacPFD Spark, we will be listening to Dr. Karen McAssey reflect on how the MD program at McMaster transitioned digitally during the COVID-19 pandemic. Next, we will be returning to a previously-syndicated webinar on collaborative writing with Dr. Michael Gottlieb, Dr. Mary Calderone-Haas, and Dr. Yusuf Yilmaz.
New Spark episodes launch on a biweekly basis - with exception for special event and themed episodes - so be sure to check back often for more content to help you grow and enhance your career in the health sciences!
Featured Guest(s) - Drs. Karen McAssey, Michael Gottlieb, Mary Calderone-Haas, Yusuf Yilmaz Interviewer(s) - Dr. Teresa Chan
In the nineteenth episode of MacPFD Spark, we will be listening to Dr. Alim Nagji interview Dr. Teresa Chan in a new installment of "Dear Supervisor: Clinical Edition". Next, we will be listening to speakers from our "Multiple Wins" panel talk about how to get the most out of our work by creating as much value as we can from past and current projects.
New Spark episodes launch on a biweekly basis - with exception for special event and themed episodes - so be sure to check back often for more content to help you grow and enhance your career in the health sciences!
Featured Guest(s) - Drs. Teresa Chan, Michael Gottlieb, Mary Haas, & Jon Sherbino Interviewer(s) - Dr. Alim Nagji & Dr. Teresa Chan
In the eighteenth episode of MacPFD Spark, we will be listening to Dr. Todd Chang discuss how games can increase the fun and practical efficacy of what health educators do, without reducing the quality of education and research. Afterwards, we will take a listen to a conversation between Dr. Mohammad Zubairi and Dr. Jeremy Rezmovitz about the process and practice of introducing improv into medicine.
New Spark episodes launch on a biweekly basis - with exception for special event and themed episodes - so be sure to check back often for more content to help you grow and enhance your career in the health sciences!
Featured Guest(s) - Dr. Todd Chang and Dr. Jeremy Rezmovitz Interviewer(s) - Dr. Teresa Chan and Dr. Mohammad Zubairi
In the seventeenth episode of MacPFD Spark, we will be listening to Dr. Michelle Kho discuss finding inspiration in research and how to harness that energy. Afterwards, we will be listening to Dr. Lara Varpio offer some critical advice for improving their game with conceptual frameworks and theories.
New Spark episodes launch on a biweekly basis - with exception for special event and themed episodes - so be sure to check back often for more content to help you grow and enhance your career in the health sciences!
Featured Guest(s) - Dr. Michelle Kho and Dr. Lara Varpio Interviewer(s) - Dr. Teresa Chan
In the sixteenth episode of MacPFD Spark, we will be listening to Dr. Page Morahan discuss how to promote yourself with grace in a meaningful, results-driven way. Afterwards, we will be listening to Dr. Christina Shenvi give some tips on avoiding procrastination in the workplace and elsewhere by organizing your life.
New Spark episodes launch on a biweekly basis - with exception for special event and themed episodes - so be sure to check back often for more content to help you grow and enhance your career in the health sciences!
Featured Guest(s) - Dr. Page Morahan and Dr. Christina Shenvi Interviewer(s) - Dr. Teresa Chan
In the fifteenth episode of MacPFD Spark, we will be listening to a second installment of Dr. Alim Nagji's "Tips for Junior Faculty" series with special guest Zainab Najarali, who will be discussing her reflections on what makes a great clinical teacher. Afterwards, we will be listening to Dr. Walter Eppich discuss how to up your game with learning conversations in the health sciences!
New Spark episodes launch on a biweekly basis - with exception for special event and themed episodes - so be sure to check back often for more content to help you grow and enhance your career in the health sciences!
Featured Guest(s) - Zainab Najarali and Dr. Walter Eppich Interviewer(s) - Dr. Alim Nagji | Dr. Teresa Chan
In the fourteenth episode of MacPFD Spark, we will be listening to Dr. Leslie Barron talk about engaging with the political sphere as a physician and how others can become involved. Afterwards, we will be listening to some insights from our returning guest Dr. Sean Park and the idea of playfulness in healthcare, as well as path-finding in the process.
New Spark episodes launch on a biweekly basis - with exception for special event and themed episodes - so be sure to check back often for more content to help you grow and enhance your career in the health sciences!
Featured Guest(s) - Dr. Leslie Barron and Dr. Sean Park Interviewer(s) - Dr. Teresa Chan
In the thirteenth episode of MacPFD Spark, we will be listening to a virtual discussion with Dr. Carys Massarella, who will be discussing the transgender healthcare clinic as well as advocacy for transgendered people in the healthcare system. Afterwards, we will be listening to Dr. Susan Reid discuss notions of parental leave and what needs to be done in order to achieve exceptional care for working parents and guardians.
New Spark episodes launch on a biweekly basis - with exception for special event and themed episodes - so be sure to check back often for more content to help you grow and enhance your career in the health sciences!
Featured Guest(s) - Dr. Carys Massarella and Dr. Susan Reid Interviewer(s) - Dr. Teresa Chan
In the twelfth episode of MacPFD Spark, we will be listening to a discussion with Dr. Ruth Chen about the mysteries of the tenure and promotion process. Afterwards, we will be listening to some insights from Dr. Madeleine Verhovsek and Hamilton-based political advocate Lyndon George about advocacy in the academy and how faculty and communities can benefit from more engaging more with social advocacy.
New Spark episodes launch on a biweekly basis - with exception for special event and themed episodes - so be sure to check back often for more content to help you grow and enhance your career in the health sciences!
Featured Guest(s) - Dr. Ruth Chen and Dr. Madeleine Verhovsek with speaker Lyndon George Interviewer(s) - Dr. Teresa Chan
For our second special episode release of the MacPFD Spark podcast, we have compiled discussions from five different healthcare professionals over three different segments to talk about managing the weight of adapting to new working conditions in the pandemic setting. Also introduced in this episode is a new initiative for peer support known as the "Pandemic Pals" or "Battle Buddies" program - listen in as each of these talks delves more into implementing coping strategies in response to this pandemic.
For more information regarding the "Battle Buddies" initiative, check out the literature published at; https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/32345861/
New Spark episodes launch on a biweekly basis - with exception for special event and themed episodes - so be sure to check back often for more content to help you grow and enhance your career in the health sciences!
Featured Guest(s) - Dr. Natasja Menezes & Dr. Enas el Gouhary with Safa Ayari & Dr. Sandra Moll with Dr. Nancy Carter Interviewer(s) - Dr. Teresa Chan
In the eleventh episode of MacPFD Spark, we will be listening to a previously recorded web talk that focuses on addressing biases in healthcare with Dr. Javeed Sukhera. Afterwards, we will be listening to some insights from Dr. Lawrence Mbuagbaw about healthcare equity in research and what can be done to improve our own research for the benefit of ourselves and others.
New Spark episodes launch on a biweekly basis - with exception for special event and themed episodes - so be sure to check back often for more content to help you grow and enhance your career in the health sciences!
Featured Guest(s) - Dr. Javeed Sukhera & Dr. Lawrence Mbuagbaw Interviewer(s) - Dr. Teresa Chan
In the tenth episode of MacPFD Spark, Dr. Jason Profetto will be discussing healthcare leadership. Afterwards, we will be listening in on a keynote from an online coaching panel that provides some key aspects of coaching and the many modes it can take in the health professions with Dr. Robin Mackin.
The McMaster Program for Faculty Development team has also produced a new DIY Mentorship Playbook for any listeners (academics or physicians) interested in navigating the mentor relationships as either a mentor or as a mentee! You can check out the link to the book here: https://campusstore.mcmaster.ca/cgi-mcm/ws/gmdetail.pl?pwsPRODIDG1=7853438
New Spark episodes launch on a biweekly basis - with exception for special event and themed episodes - so be sure to check back often for more content to help you grow and enhance your career in the health sciences!
Featured Guest(s) - Dr. Jason Profetto and Dr. Robin Mackin Interviewer(s) - Dr. Teresa Chan
In the ninth episode of MacPFD Spark, we will be listening to a virtual discussion with Dr. Bernice Downey, who will be discussing the some ongoing Indigenous Health initiatives. Afterwards, we will be listening to Dr. Steve Hannah go into depth on graduate supervision and all of the milieu and details that are involved which are sometimes overlooked. New Spark episodes launch on a biweekly basis - with exception for special event and themed episodes - so be sure to check back often for more content to help you grow and enhance your career in the health sciences!
Featured Guest(s) - Dr. Bernice Downey and Dr. Steve Hanna Interviewer(s) - Dr. Teresa Chan
In the eighth episode of MacPFD Spark, Dr. Alim Nagji will be discussing tips for junior educators in the health sciences with Dr. Kevin Dong. Afterwards, we will be listening in on the pleasure and pain of writing, including some strategies for managing the writing process with Dr. Lara Varpio. New Spark episodes launch on a biweekly basis - with exception for special event and themed episodes - so be sure to check back often for more content to help you grow and enhance your career in the health sciences!
Featured Guest(s) - Dr. Kevin Dong and Dr. Lara Varpio Interviewer(s) - Dr. Teresa Chan and Dr. Alim Nagji
As 2020 comes to a close, Dr. Teresa Chan reflects on what has made the Program for Faculty Development's efforts so successful this past year. MacPFD would like to thank all of its listeners, event-attendees, speakers, faculty, staff, guests, and visitors for helping to make the program and podcast a success. Dr. Chan also gives a quick preview of how our programming will expand into 2021 with new events, new videos, new podcasts and episodes, and much more!
Happy holidays to all and join back on January 6, 2021 for another regularly scheduled episode of MacPFD Spark.
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In the seventh episode of MacPFD Spark, Dr. Cathy Risdon will be discussing the micro-skills of leadership, with particular respect to meetings. Afterwards, we will be listening in on some key aspects of leadership in the health professions with Dr. Jason Profetto. New Spark episodes launch on a biweekly basis - with exception for special event and themed episodes - so be sure to check back often for more content to help you grow and enhance your career in the health sciences!
Featured Guest(s) - Dr. Cathy Risdon and Dr. Jason Profetto Interviewer(s) - Dr. Teresa Chan
In the sixth episode of MacPFD Spark, Dr. Mark Crowther will be discussing methods to become more efficient in a scholarly capacity through Zoom-centered work culture. . Afterwards, we will be listening in on how introducing narrative medicine into the MacPFD community took place with Dr. Saroo Sharda. New Spark episodes launch on a biweekly basis - with exception for special event and themed episodes - so be sure to check back often for more content to help you grow and enhance your career in the health sciences!
Featured Guest(s) - Dr. Mark Crowther and Dr. Saroo Sharda Interviewer(s) - Dr. Teresa Chan
Welcome to the fifth episode of the MacPFD Spark podcast series brought to you by the Program for Faculty Development at McMaster University. In this episode; we will be discussing the power of narratives and a new book club initiative for helping develop empathetic practices with Dr. Susan Jack from the School of Nursing at McMaster University. Afterwards, Dr. Shawn Mondoux will be giving some insight into clinical scholarship by expounding on all of its benefits and intricacies.
Here is the link to the resource that Dr. Chan mentions about a video that features Dr. Sherbino discussion how best to pick projects: https://www.macpfd.ca/content-pillars/scholarly-practice/schpra-picking-projects
New Spark episodes launch on a biweekly basis - with exception for special event and themed episodes - so be sure to check back often for more content to help you grow and enhance your career in the health sciences!
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In this special episode, MacPFD Spark provides an alternate format to the McMaster University Department of Medicine's Chairs Grand Rounds talk on addressing anti-black racism in healthcare which took place on October 1st of 2020. Our thanks goes to speakers Sarah Adjekum, Lyndon George, Dr. Ameil Joseph, and Dr. Madeleine Verhovsek for their insights and by helping this discussion take place by sharing their lived experiences on sensitive subject-matter.
Check out the McMaster Program for Faculty Development at macpfd.ca
In the fourth episode of MacPFD Spark, we are welcoming back Dr. Robert Fleisig to discuss notions of creativity in healthcare and providing solutions for health-based problems before learning about the Master's of Public Health program at McMaster University with Dr. Emma Apatu.
New Spark episodes launch on a biweekly basis - with exception for special event and themed episodes - so be sure to check back often for more content to help you grow and enhance your career in the health sciences!
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Welcome to the third episode of the MacPFD Spark podcast series brought to you by the Program for Faculty Development at McMaster University! In this episode; we will be discussing what it means to be a great mentor and sponsor with Dr. Dina Brooks before learning about the Michael G. DeGroote Innovation Initiative at McMaster University with Dr. John Kelton. New Spark episodes launch on a biweekly basis - with exception for special event and themed episodes - so be sure to check back often for more content to help you grow and enhance your career in the health sciences!
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Welcome to the second episode of the MacPFD Spark podcast series brought to you by the Program for Faculty Development at McMaster University! In this episode; we will be discussing issues surrounding women in academia before learning more about the history and inception of the medical school at McMaster University. New Spark episodes launch on a biweekly basis - with exception for special event and themed episodes - so be sure to check back often for more content to help you grow and enhance your career in the health sciences!
Visit the Program for Faculty Development at macpfd.ca
Welcome to the first episode of the MacPFD Spark podcast series brought to you by the Program for Faculty Development at McMaster University! In this episode; we will be taking a quick dive into the benefits and intricacies of design thinking before learning more about nursing education & also some secrets behind academic leadership. New Spark episodes launch on a biweekly basis - with exception for special event and themed episodes - so be sure to check back often for more content to help you grow and enhance your career in the health sciences!
Visit the Program for Faculty Development at macpfd.ca
The McMaster University Program for Faculty Development's very own podcast for higher education faculty in the health sciences. With each new episode exploring topics from at least one of our four pillars of development; Teaching & Supervision, Leadership & Management, Creativity & Humanism, and Scholarly Practice, we strive to help faculty members develop and refine their careers throughout this podcast.
A new episode launches every other Wednesday on a biweekly basis so be sure to listen in!