Just Medicine

We’re back baby! For part three of our Reproductive Health series, I had the pleasure of chatting with Dr. Sheila Curran on the complexities of rural pregnancy care. 

While pregnancy itself isn’t exactly a “walk in the park,” navigating pregnancy for those who live in rural locations comes with its own particular challenges. In this episode, we address both the practical (ex. financial) implications of rural pregnancy, as well as more nuanced topics such as the cultural implications of travelling for healthcare.

We are BACK with an exciting new conversation!! 

Did you know that cervical cancer is a preventable disease? In this episode, Dr. Lauren Adolph and I discuss the importance of prevention and screening when it comes to cervical cancer, as well as why certain populations are disproportionately impacted by this condition. Tune in to learn more about this unique disease, the actionable barriers standing in the way of its eradication, and exciting new screening programs being implemented in Canada.

In this final episode of a 2-part series on Medical Assistance in Dying (MAiD) for mental health, I had a conversation with Dr. Derryck Smith where we explored the positive outcomes anticipated from this legislation.

Join us as Dr. Smith shares his personal encounters with MAiD and why he believes this reform is pivotal in restoring human rights and empowering individuals suffering from treatment refractory psychiatric conditions.

We're back again! As the first episode of a multi-part series on women's health, this month's episode addresses Access to Contraceptives in Canada.

Listen in as expert guest speaker Dr. Yuyang Wang brings his enthusiasm, expertise and knowledge to the table. We've got a jam-packed episode ready for you, as we dive into topics including cost barriers, rural-specific factors, the importance of education, and other special considerations that can impact the accessibility of contraceptives.

If you have any questions, want to suggest a topic for us to cover, or know of any experts in a particular field, please email us at justmedicinepod@gmail.com

"Sex & U" - Resource for sexual and reproductive health (by the Society of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists of Canada):

In this first episode of a 2-part series on Medical Assistance in Dying (MAiD) for mental health, I chatted with Dr. Diane McIntosh on the equity considerations that follow the legalization of MAiD for psychiatric conditions.

Listen in as Dr. McIntosh shares her expertise and perspective on this issue, discussing the disproportionate impact MAiD might have on vulnerable populations, how a lack of access to care might drive individuals to seek MAiD, and some of the health equity concerns that are raised by the law.

In the first episode of this special multi-part series on Gender Affirming Care, I chatted with 3 special guests who are advocates for inclusive trans care. Rae, Lucas, and Dr. Thompson all bring their own experiences and perspectives in how medical trainees can engender (pun intended) change in medical education with respective to gender affirming care.

Enjoy this bonus episode discussing some introductory terms and concepts to be familiar with as we kick off the Gender Affirming Care series! In the next few months, we will be exploring different facets of gender inclusive care with a variety guests from different backgrounds and lived experiences.

Producer's note: the accompanying episode will be released on Thursday, Mar 9. 

Producer’s note: The audio for this episode is a bit unstable at times, so apologies for that in advance.

In this episode, I chatted with Dr. Katarina Wind, a recent Family Medicine graduate and a weight-inclusive practitioner about weight and fatphobia in healthcare. We talked about the history and application of BMI to medicine, her personal journey with weight perception, and how to approach discussions around weight with patients. The sources from the introduction are included below.

In this episode, I chatted with Dr. Marcus Greatheart, a family physician and social worker, who works with a large population of patients with mental health and substance use issues. We talk about the importance of recognizing our privilege and how we can walk alongside our patients. 

If you have any questions or want us to cover a specific topic, email us at justmedicinepod@gmail.com. 

Dr. Greatheart’s resources

Welcome to Just Medicine! Here, we mean “just” in the fairness capacity and not in the “only” sense. In fact, this podcast is not “just” about medicine but how medicine is applied and adapted to the real-world conditions of our patients. This is a student-led podcast created by medical students for medical trainees. We will be bringing episodes to you monthly, where we sit down and chat with a guest about a social justice topic that they are passionate about.