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Ask 5

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This podcast from McGill’s Institute of Health Sciences Education invites renowned health sciences researchers to share insights, guidance and pearls of wisdom on building successful careers in academia and scholarship. Access to mentorship is becoming a scarce resource. The goal of Ask 5 is to try to democratize access to this insider knowledge, asking questions like: What important and unexpected skills do I need to be a researcher? What should I look for in a mentor? How do I handle – and overcome – rejection? Alongside host Monica Molinaro, PhD, guests tackle these questions and more.
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Episodes

How do you navigate authorship on academic outputs?

Join our host Monica Molinaro and PhD student co-host, Suchismita Sarkar, for Season 3’s fourth episode of Ask 5! In this episode, Suchismita asks: "How do you navigate authorship on academic outputs?" Interested in asking our 5? Get in touch with us at: ihse.outreach@mcgill.ca Also check out this and other episodes on McGill's YouTube Channel :

Mar 05, 202630 minSeason 3Ep. 4

How do you prepare to go to your 1st conference?

Join our host Monica Molinaro and PhD student co-host, Nancy Forget, for Season 3’s third episode of Ask 5! In this episode, Nancy asks: "How do you prepare to go to your 1st conference?" Interested in asking our 5? Get in touch with us at: ihse.outreach@mcgill.ca Also check out this and other episodes on McGill's YouTube Channel

Feb 05, 202634 minSeason 3Ep. 3

When do you know that you’re done with a project, dissertation or a line of work?

Join our host Monica Molinaro and PhD student co-host, Carol Wissa, for Season 3’s second episode of Ask 5! In this episode, Carol asks: "When do you know that you’re done with a project, dissertation or a line of work?” Interested in asking our 5? Get in touch with us at: ihse.outreach@mcgill.ca Also check out this and other episodes on McGill's YouTube Channel...

Dec 05, 202536 minSeason 3Ep. 2

In your opinion, which is better - a narrow versus a broad program of research?

Join our host Monica Molinaro and PhD student co-host, Maia Siedlikowski, for Season 3’s first episode of Ask 5! In this episode, Maia asks: In your opinion, which is better - a narrow versus a broad program of research? Interested in asking our 5? Get in touch with us at: ihse.outreach@mcgill.ca Also check out this and other episodes on McGill's YouTube Channel :...

Nov 05, 202527 minSeason 3Ep. 1

What do you think has been the secret sauce of your success?

Join our host Monica Molinaro and PhD student and co-host Dr. Khoa Duong for this special edition of the third season of “Ask 5”. This special edition episode was recorded live at this year’s Richard and Sylvia Cruess Symposium on Scholarship in Health Sciences Education. Guests who were interviewed included Dr. Don Boudreau, Dr. Richard Cruess, Dr. Mette Coleman, Professor Norma Ponzoni and Professor Peter Nugus. In this episode, Monica asks: "What do you think has been the secret sauce of your...

Oct 05, 202544 minSeason 3Ep. 1

How do you find work life balance?

Discover how various academic professionals approach work-life balance, sharing personal experiences and practical advice. The discussion highlights the subjective nature of balance, the importance of prioritizing family and health over excessive career demands, and the necessity of setting strategic boundaries. Experts emphasize recognizing non-negotiables like exercise and valuing time for creative thinking or hobbies, reframing them as integral to productivity and overall well-being, especially for working parents and junior colleagues navigating demanding academic careers.

Jul 05, 202530 minSeason 2Ep. 5

How do I Become a Better Writer?

This episode of Ask 5 explores how to become a better writer, featuring insights from five experts. Discussions range from the importance of reading extensively and consistent practice to effectively managing writer's block and receiving constructive feedback. The panelists emphasize writing as a personal journey, encouraging self-reflection and utilizing available resources like writing centers to refine one's craft.

Jun 05, 202535 minSeason 2Ep. 4

How do you speak to different audiences about your research ideas?

Join our host Monica Molinaro and PhD student co-host, Karen Gwen Moniz, for Season 2’s third episode of Ask 5! For the video versions of all the Ask 5 podcast episodes, with fun bonus footage, find us here: ⁠⁠ihse.outreach@mcgill.ca⁠⁠

May 05, 202530 minSeason 2Ep. 3

"How do I understand the different roles on a research team and how do I know which one I fill?"

Host: Monica Molinaro, PhD, Assistant Professor, Institute of Health Sciences Education, McGill University Co-host: Pamela Lamb, PhD, Postdoctoral Research Fellow, Institute of Health Sciences Education, McGill University Ask 5 is produced by the Institute of Health Sciences Education (IHSE) and the Office of Ed-TECH (Education Technology and E-learning Collaboration for Health), within McGill’s Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences. Ask 5 is on a mission to: Unravel the mysteries of what it m...

Apr 05, 202526 minSeason 2Ep. 2

How do I work with people who think differently than I do?

Join our host Monica Molinaro and PhD student co-host, Ethan Bazos, for Season 2’s first episode of Ask 5! For the video versions of all the Ask 5 podcast episodes, with fun bonus footage, find us here: Ask 5 Videos Interested in asking our 5? Get in touch with us at: ihse.outreach@mcgill.ca

Mar 05, 202530 minSeason 2Ep. 1

What are the things to avoid when just starting out in the Health Sciences Education research space

Join our host Monica Molinaro and PhD student and co-host Antoine Przybylak Brouillard for the fifth episode of Ask 5! In this episode, Antoine asks: "What are the things to avoid when just starting out in the Health Sciences Education research space?" For a video version of this episode, with fun bonus footage, find us here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zNEbEqV8L6c&list=PLfMfJihLOASXW4wzBCcR8xdliOw5XEw7b&index=6 Interested in asking our 5? Get in touch with us at: ihse.outreach@mcgil...

Jan 05, 202532 minSeason 1Ep. 5

If I want to get started in research, where do I begin?

Season 1, Episode 1 Join our host Monica Molinaro and co-host Anita Slominska for the very first episode of Ask 5! In this episode, Anita asks: "If I want to get started in research, where do I begin?" From mindsets to sending cold emails, our participants share their insights on how to take that important first step into the research world. For a video version of this episode, with fun bonus footage, find us here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7wvXdxqsrnI Interested in asking our 5? Get in to...

Dec 11, 202431 minSeason 1Ep. 1

What are the important and maybe unexpected skills to have or develop as a researcher?

Join our host Monica Molinaro and co-host Terkuma Chia for the fourth episode of Ask 5! In this episode, Terkuma asks: "What are the important and maybe unexpected skills to have or develop as a researcher?" From communication and listening to writing and marketing our guests shine a spotlight on the essential skills, knowledge and lessons that every great researcher needs. For a video version of this episode, with fun bonus footage, find us here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kYc9MyrktNQ&...

Dec 05, 202429 minSeason 1Ep. 4

What does it mean to join a team or be a good collaborator?

Join our host Monica Molinaro and co-host post-doctoral fellow, Louis-Pierre Auger, for the third episode of Ask 5! In this episode, Louis-Pierre asks: "What does it mean to join a team or be a good collaborator?" From exploring how to build a team to what makes for a 'fair' contribution to a research team/group/collaboration our guests share their golden nuggets of knowledge. Interested in asking our 5? Get in touch with us at: ihse.outreach@mcgill.ca...

Nov 05, 202435 minSeason 1Ep. 3

How do I find a supervisor or mentor? What do I look for and how do I know they’re the right one?

Join our host Monica Molinaro and co-host Niki Soilis for the second episode of Ask 5! In this episode, Niki asks: "How do I find a supervisor or mentor? What do I look for and how do I know they’re the right one?" From guiding the student to navigating policies and procedures to maintaining healthy mentorship relationship, our guests provide insight into supervisors and mentors who can best match a student's needs. Interested in asking our 5? Get in touch with us at: ihse.outreach@mcgill.ca...

Oct 07, 202433 minSeason 1Ep. 2
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