Shear Listening Pleasure: Recent Episodes
Shear Listening Pleasure
Host Dr. Neil Shear, dermatologist and Professor Emeritus at the University of Toronto, speaks with patients, doctors and researchers from the world of dermatology to hear their stories and insights.
In the eighth episode of our second season, Host Dr. Neil Shear speaks with Dr. Sonja Molin about allergology, patch testing, and the growth of Queen’s University’s dermatology division.
In the seventh episode of our second season, Host Dr. Neil Shear speaks with Dr. Afsaneh Alavi about advanced medical dermatology, education for women, and how treating a patient affects them as well as their loved ones.
In the sixth episode of our second season, Host Dr. Neil Shear speaks with Dr. Samantha Bizimungu about her winning essay for the DiTIDE essay competition, why she chose dermatology, and why ethnodermatology should matter to all physicians.
In the fifth episode of our second season, Host Dr. Neil Shear speaks with Dr. Perla Lansang about career development, treating patients of all ages, and the psychological side effects of severe skin disease.
In the fourth episode of our second season, Host Dr. Neil Shear speaks with Dr. Trevor Champagne about switching from computer science to medicine, differences of treating patients in different provinces, and the benefits of using AI and big data in dermatology.
In the third episode of our second season, Host Dr. Neil Shear speaks with Dr. Erin Dahlke about her varying interests and expertise in dermatology, Mohs micrographic surgery, and implementing skin of colour images into the dermatology curriculum.
In the second episode of our second season, Host Dr. Neil Shear speaks with Rachael Manion, Executive Director of the Canadian Skin Patient Alliance, about treatment revolutions in skin conditions, publishing patient advocacy reports on skin conditions, and the mental impacts of living with a skin, nail or hair condition.
In the first episode of our second season, Host Dr. Neil Shear speaks with Dr. Kucy Pon about specializing in aesthetic dermatology, treating skin of colour, and the credibility of information about cosmetic procedures on social media.
In a bonus episode, Host Neil Shear speaks with Dr. Marissa Joseph about the importance of a mentor, choosing a specialty, and equality in healthcare.
In the eighth episode of the SLP Podcast, Host Neil Shear speaks with Dr. Elizabeth O’Brien about her career journey, closing her practice to continue teaching, and chasing passion projects as a dermatologist.
In the seventh episode of the SLP Podcast, Host Neil Shear speaks with Dr. Marc Bourcier about the appeal of dermatology, how he ended up practicing in New Brunswick and clinical trial work.
In the sixth episode of the SLP Podcast, Host Neil Shear speaks with Dr. Shafiq Qaadri about the place of AI in dermatology, the need for diversity in dermatology education, and key takeaways from the recent annual Skin Spectrum Summit.
In the fifth episode of the SLP Podcast, Host Neil Shear speaks with Dr. Rachel Asiniwasis about practicing dermatology in underserved areas, her clinical and translational research, and recruiting and retaining dermatologists in the province of Saskatchewan.
In the fourth episode of SLP, the “Shear Listening Pleasure” podcast, host Neil Shear speaks with Dr. Harvey Lui about how he was drawn to Dermatology, his passion for clinical research, and his thoughts on sub-specialization in Dermatology.
In the third episode of SLP, the “Shear Listening Pleasure” podcast, host Neil Shear speaks with Dr. Boluwaji Ogunyemi about dermatology pioneering virtual care, reducing inequities in healthcare and juggling advocacy volunteer positions.
In the second episode of SLP, the “Shear Listening Pleasure” podcast, host Neil Shear speaks with Dr. Irina Turchin about emigrating to Canada, locating her dermatology practice in New Brunswick and her experiences conducting clinical trials.
In the first episode of Shear Listening Pleasure, host Neil Shear speaks with Sonia Whyte-Croasdaile, Founder of SJS Canada, about her patient journey with Stevens-Johnson Syndrome, the importance of patient support, and the creation and mission of SJS Canada.