Pathways by NOSMUSC
Pathways is a student-led podcast published by the NOSM U Student Council aimed at increasing awareness of unique physician careers throughout Northern Ontario. NOSM U medical students interview physicians across all medical specialties to help medical students, residents, and future physicians plan their careers in the North.
Podcasting since 2025 • 5 episodes
Pathways by NOSMUSC
Latest Episodes
Rural Generalism with Dr. Kvas
This month, we chat with Dr. Kvas, MD (CCFP) and deep dive into the vast opportunities rural family physicians have in more rural settings. Dr. Kvas is a true rural generalist, providing specialized stroke care to patients in the region, helpin...
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Episode 3
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Anesthesiology and Critical Care Medicine with Dr. Sarah McIsaac
This month, we had a wonderful conversation with Dr. Sarah McIsaac, who is an Anesthesiologist and Intensivist in Sudbury, ON. Beyond Dr. McIsaac's work in the hospital, she is an *Associate Professor at NOSM University as well as the Program D...
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Episode 3
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Emergency Medicine, Surgical Assist, and More with Dr. Fortino
This month, we sit down with a mentor of ours, Dr. Nick Fortino, MD (CCFP-EM), and learn about his path to Emergency Medicine, the differences between working in more rural emergency departments, and various other physician jobs he has explored...
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Episode 4
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Emergency Medicine and Coroner with Dr. Laura Piccinin
Welcome to our first episode! This month, we sit down with Dr. Laura Piccinin, MD (CCFP-EM), to discuss her career as an Emergency Medicine physician in Northern Ontario. Beyond EM, Dr. Piccinin discusses her work as a coroner, her passion for ...
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Season 1
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Episode 1
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