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.
Episodes
8 episodes
Leadership in Medicine and Rural Generalism with Dr. Barb Zelek
Join us this month as we sit down and talk with Dr. Barb Zelek, a rural generalist in Marathon, Ontario. Dr. Zelek has worked in Marathon for over 20 years, providing rural generalist care, including emergency medicine work, obstetrical care, a...
Forensic Pathology and Investigating Coroner with Dr. Kona Williams
We have the absolute honour to have Dr. Kona Williams on our podcast this Month. Dr. Williams is the first Indigenous Forensic Pathologist in Canada and has a passion for solving mysteries. She enjoys teaching and is a current Assistant Profess...
Addictions, Corrections, and Primary Care with Dr. Marion-Bellemare
Welcome back to Pathways! This month, we chat with Dr. Marion-Bellemare, a physiotherapist turned family doc who specializes in caring for some of the most vulnerable patients in Northern Ontario. Take a listen to the challenges and successes o...
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...
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...
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...
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 ...