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. New Sparkle episodes launch on a biweekly basis in-between Spark - with exce...
Nov 03, 2021•27 min
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 a...
Oct 27, 2021•41 min
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 de...
Oct 21, 2021•42 min
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...
Oct 20, 2021•23 min
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 th...
Oct 13, 2021•31 min
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 girlfri...
Oct 07, 2021•37 min
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. 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. Sonia ...
Oct 06, 2021•28 min
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 ...
Oct 01, 2021•35 min
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. New Spark episodes launch on ...
Sep 29, 2021•51 min
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 biw...
Sep 22, 2021•13 min
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 effecti...
Sep 15, 2021•38 min
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 New Sparkle episodes launch on a biweekly basis in-between Spark - with exception for special...
Sep 08, 2021•32 min
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 ...
Sep 01, 2021•50 min
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-rece...
Aug 25, 2021•17 min
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 t...
Aug 18, 2021•32 min
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...
Aug 04, 2021•40 min
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 a...
Jul 28, 2021•44 min
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...
Jul 21, 2021•35 min
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 e...
Jul 07, 2021•54 min
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 y...
Jun 23, 2021•1 hr 9 min
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 con...
Jun 09, 2021•1 hr 6 min
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 episo...
May 26, 2021•1 hr 9 min
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...
May 12, 2021•55 min
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 y...
Apr 28, 2021•1 hr 2 min
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 su...
Apr 14, 2021•48 min
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 con...
Mar 31, 2021•50 min
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...
Mar 17, 2021•41 min
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 epis...
Mar 03, 2021•41 min
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 pa...
Feb 24, 2021•1 hr
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 ...
Feb 17, 2021•49 min
