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Leading the Way

A series of podcasts on Canadian Medical Leadership today. Subscribe and get some timely information on the state of medical leadership in Canada.

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An interview with Dr. Ramneek Dosanjh - Part 2

Part 2: Dr. Ramneek Dosanjh dives deeper into common goals, equity and the wellness tips she has learned on her leadership journey.

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An interview with Dr. Ramneek Dosanjh

Part 1: Recorded in 2025, family physician and past president of the Federation of Medical Women of Canada, Dr. Ramneek Dosanjh, shares her leadership journey and the importance of finding a mentor.

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An interview with Dr. Brett Henderson

In this reflection, resident physician Dr. Brett Henderson shares her perspective on leadership as a learner and discusses her medical leadership elective experience.

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An interview with Dr. Mamta Gautam

Dr. Mamta Gautam, the recipient of the 2025 Chris Carruthers Excellence in Medical Leadership Award, joins us to discuss her experience with physician wellness, values-based leadership in medicine, and mentorship.

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An interview with Dr. Trevor Jain

In a candid conversation, Dr. Trevor Jain discusses how his time in the military influenced his leadership approach and the two qualities he values most in leaders.

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An interview with Dr. Jane Philpott

Initially recorded in November 2024, Dr. Jane Philpott discusses her personal leadership experiences, her book "Health for All: A Doctor's Prescription for a Healthier Canada", and her upcoming transition to her new role as Chair of Ontario's novel Primary Care Action Team.

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An interview with Dr. Lisa Calder - Part 2

Part 2: Dr. Lisa Calder continues our conversation, diving deeper into the essential role of diverse mentorship, sponsorship and coaching in leadership development.

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An interview with Dr. Lisa Calder

Part 1: Join us as Dr. Lisa Calder, CEO of the Canadian Medical Protective Association, discusses the blend of inherent and learned leadership skills and the vital role of exposing learners and physicians to leadership and its opportunities.

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'An interview with Dr. David Bowes'

In this episode, Dr. David Bowes, the Dalhousie University Assistant Dean of Postgraduate Medical Education, discusses his insights on resident leadership and the creation of an innovative medical leadership elective available to residents at Dalhousie.

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An interview with Dr. Melissa Lem

Dr. Melissa Lem discusses her leadership journey at the local, national and international level, sharing insights from her work in health, environmental advocacy, and engaging with the media.

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An interview with Dr. Curtis Johnston

In this episode, 2024 Chris Carruthers Excellence in Medical Leadership Award recipient Dr. Curtis Johnston reflects on how leadership has evolved since his last appearance in 2020 in the height of the pandemic, highlighting new opportunities for innovation in leadership development.

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An interview with Dr. William Silverstein

Dr. William (Billy) Silverstein, recipient of the Future Leader in Choosing Wisely Award and Associate Editor for JAMA Internal Medicine: Teachable Moments, shares insights into his leadership journey and his efforts to promote resource stewardship in medicine.

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Interview with Dr. Victor Do

Dr. Victor Do engages in a dialogue with the new podcast host, Dr. Emma McDermott, about the significance of formal leadership education and training, as well as the valuable contributions learners bring to medical leadership.

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An interview with Dr. Teresa Chan

Inaugural dean of medicine at Toronto Metropolitan University Dr. Teresa Chan provides her thoughts on leading this new initiative

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An Interview with Dr. Preston Smith

Dean of Medicine and CSPL award winner Dr. Preston Smith, who was named inaugural dean of medicine at the University of PEI after this podcast was recorded, reflects on the important factors involved in being a leader in academic medicine.

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An Interview with Dr. Connie Leblanc

Dr. Connie Leblanc outlines her priorities as new president and CEO of the Association of Faculties of Medicine of Canada (AFMC)

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An Interview with Dr. Lyn Sonnenberg

Dr. Lyn Sonnenberg provides an insightful overview of reframing leadership for medical learners and how true mentorship should work.

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An Interview with Dr. Franco Rizzuti

Early career leader and Canadian Association of Physicians with Disabilities president Dr. Franco Rizzuti tackles ableism in medicine and the need to embrace innovation.

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An Interview with Dr. Geneviève Moineau

Respected Canadian medical educator Dr. Geneviève Moineau provides her perspectives on leadership.

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An Interview with Dr. Melanie Lewis

Dr. Melanie Lewis, the first chief wellness officer to be appointed at a Canadian medical faculty, discusses the importance of wellbeing in the medical learning environment.

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An Interview with Dr. Jerry Maniate

Dr. Jerry Maniate, founding director of the Equity in Health Systems Lab provides insights into how leaders can embed equity and diversity into the healthcare system.

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An Interview with Dr. Lynn Ashdown

Dr. Lynn Ashdown makes a persuasive case for why patient partnerships are essential to reform medical education

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Interview with Dr. Johny Van Aerde

Dr. Johny Van Aerde talks with new podcast host Dr. Victor Do and provides insights into the current state of healthcare in Canada and themes from the first 50 podcasts

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An Interview with Dr. Graham Dickson

Dr. Graham Dickson discusses the nature of physician leadership and why physicians’ involvement is essential for healthcare transformation.

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Interview with Dr. Susan Shaw

Saskatchewan Health Authority leader and critical care physician Dr. Susan Shaw talks about how vitally important physician leaders are to transforming Canadian healthcare

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An Interview with Dr. Verna Yiu

Former Alberta Health Services President and CEO Dr. Verna Yiu reflects on being a physician leader in a government organization as well as how the pandemic has played out since we first interviewed her in 2020.

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An Interview with Neil Fraser

Innovation expert and Medtronic Canada CEO Neil Fraser brings a business lens to the challenges of reforming the healthcare system.

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An Interview with Dr. Brian Goldman

Radio show host, best-selling author and emergency physician Dr. Brian Goldman provides his perspective on the pandemic, his own multi-faceted career as well as discussing his new book that focuses on teamwork.

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An Interview with Dr. Kevin Wasko

Saskatchewan physician leader Dr. Kevin Wasko reflects on being a leader during the pandemic and also his upcoming move to Ontario to take on a non-leadership role.

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An Interview with Dr. Alex Wong

Saskatchewan infectious diseases specialist Dr. Alex Wong provides sobering insights into the politics of dealing with the COVID-19 pandemic in that province.

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An Interview with Dr. Jane Lemaire

Dr. Jane Lemaire is co-director of Well Doc Alberta and a respected expert on physician health. Here she focuses on physician wellness in the context of the humanity of the medical profession.

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An interview with Sue Robins

Author, caregiver and patient activist Sue Robins discusses her new book and how we can all take steps to improve the Canadian healthcare system.

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Interview with Dr. Joe Vipond

Dr. Joe Vipond, an emergency physician in Alberta and president of the Canadian Association of Physicians for the Environment (CAPE) provides his perspective on the importance of advocacy by individuals.

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An Interview with Marni Panas Part 2

Marni Panas is an LGBTQ activist and program manager for diversity and inclusion for Alberta Health Services. In part 2 of this podcast, she talks of the role physician leaders can take in dealing with bias and encouraging diversity.

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An Interview with Marni Panas Part 1

Marni Panas is an LGBTQ activist and program manager for diversity and inclusion for Alberta Health Services. In the first of a two-part podcast, she discusses bias, prejudice and diversity within the healthcare system.

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An Interview with Dr. Dennis Kendel

Long-time Saskatchewan physician leader and CSPL co-founder Dr. Dennis Kendel discusses allyship and also his province's handling of the pandemic.

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An Interview with Dr. Lisa Richardson

The changing role of physicians is just one of the topics discussed by Dr. Lisa Richardson, a leading clinician-educator who is integrating critical and Indigenous perspectives into medical education.

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Interview with Dr. Bolu Ogunyemi

Dr. Bolu Ogunyemi, an early career dermatologist discusses diversity and equity in the context of his specialty as well as his leadership journey.

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Interview with Dr. Katharine Smart

On August 22, Dr. Katharine Smart becomes president of the Canadian Medical Association. Here she discusses her role as a pediatrician in Yukon as well as the territory's experiences with the COVID-19 pandemic.

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Interview with Dr. Michael Gardam

In his new role as interim head of PEI Health, Dr. Michael Gardam provides an updated perspective on the COVID-19 pandemic and leadership.

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Interview with Dr. Neil Gibson

Dr. Neil Gibson, currently helping lead the response to COVID-19 in Alberta, provides his insights into leadership based on his 32 years of service in the Canadian Armed Forces.

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An Interview with Dr. Brian Hodges

Dr. Brian Hodges is chief medical officer at the University Health Network in Toronto and was the first keynote speaker at this year's Canadian Conference on Physician Leadership. Here he discusses compassion in health care and lessons learned from the COVID-19 pandemic.

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Interview with Dr. Jill Horton

Dr. Jill Horton, a Winnipeg-based internist and influential author talks about her new book "We Are All Perfectly Fine" and provides insights into physician leadership. Dr. Horton will be presenting a masterclass on “Authentic leadership through storytelling” at the 2021 Canadian Conference on Physician Leadership on April 27th from 6:30 - 8:00 pm Eastern time.

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Interview with Dr. Alika Lafontaine (Part 2)

Dr. Alika Lafontaine discusses leadership lessons he would like his children to learn and what the COVID-19 pandemic is teaching us.

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Interview with Dr. Alika Lafontaine (Part 1)

Dr. Alika Lafontaine, a leading advocate on indigenous healthcare and other issues, discusses his personal leadership journey and his views on advancing the equity, diversity and inclusiveness agenda.

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Interview With Dr. Johny Van Aerde

CSPL Executive Medical Director Dr. Johny Van Aerde reflects on 2020 and looks to the year ahead.

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Interview with Dr. Courtney Howard

Leading Canadian physician climate change advocate Dr. Courtney Howard discusses her recent experiences through a leadership lens

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Interview with Former CMA President Dr. Gigi Osler

Former Canadian Medical Association President Dr. Gigi Osler, a leading physician advocate for diversity and equity, tells how she has been dealing with the COVID-19 pandemic as well as providing insights into her term heading the CMA.

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Interview with André Picard Part 2

In the second part of this podcast, Canada's top healthcare journalist André Picard provides more insights on health care in Canada today.

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Interview with Andre Picard Part 1

In a special two-part podcast, Canada's top health care journalist André Picard gives his perspective on the medical profession, and the handling of the COVID-19 pandemic.

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