Welcome to MacPFD Spark! In this episode, we hear from Dr. Emily Belita talk about nursing research. She discusses topics such as how she became interested in nursing research, what she sees for the future, and she elaborates on some of the grants she has received.

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Featured Guest(s) - Dr. Emily Belita

Interviewer(s) -  Dr. Ruth Chen

Welcome to MacPFD Spark! In this episode, we hear from Dr. Marc Jeschke talk about developments in burn management and hospital administrative leadership. He discusses topics such as what brought him to Hamilton and McMaster, 3D skin printing to treat burn wounds, and how he became interested in administrative leadership.

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Featured Guest(s) – Dr. Marc Jeschke

Interviewer(s) -  Dr. Ruth Chen

Welcome to MacPFD Spark! In this episode, we hear from Dr. Harriet MacMillan talk about the 10 Ps for surviving the perils of publish or perish. They not only elaborate on the Ps, but also discuss topics such as how reward systems can hinder reserachers from building partnerships, and how to navigate the Ps effectively.

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 health sciences!

Featured Guest(s) – Dr. Harriet MacMillan

Interviewer(s) -  Dr. Ruth Chen

Welcome to MacPFD Spark! In this episode, we hear Megan Anakin and Farhan Vakani talk about Faculty Development. They discuss topics such as challenges of the role, how Farhan got involved in faculty development, and exciting aspects of faculty development.

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Featured Guest(s) - Dr. Farhan Vakani & Dr. Megan Anakin

Interviewer(s) - Dr. Ruth Chen

Learn more about AMEE: amee.org

Welcome to MacPFD Spark: Good PIE! In this episode, we hear from Dr. Lara Varpio talk about health professions education research. They discuss topics such as tips to succeed, how to find your niche in health education, and finding a personal connection to what you want to pursue.

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Featured Guest(s) - Dr. Lara Varpio

Interviewer(s) -  Dr. Ruth Chen

Welcome to MacPFD Spark! In this episode, we hear from Dr. Rebecca Ganann talk about healthy aging research. They discuss topics such as what drew them into healthy aging research, McMaster’s Embolden Project, and the codesign process. 

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Featured Guest(s) - Dr. Rebecca Ganann

Interviewer(s) -  Dr. Ruth Chen

Welcome to MacPFD Spark: GoodPIE! In this episode we listen to Dr. Elif Bilgic talk about the integration of technology in the health professions field. She discusses topics such as her immersive virtual reality research, the bidirectional relationship between academic and technological industries, and what she sees for the future of technology in the health professions field. 

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Featured Guest(s) – Dr. Elif Bilgic

Interviewer(s) -  Dr. Ruth Chen

Welcome to MacPFD Spark: GoodPIE! In this episode, we listen to Dr. Lawrence Grierson talk about health profession education. He discusses topics such as the multiple processes model, variability in a research environment, and what he expects for the future of health professions education. 

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Featured Guest(s) – Dr. Lawrence Grierson

Interviewer(s) -  Dr. Ruth Chen

Health Profession Education at McMaster: https://hsed.mcmaster.ca/ 

Welcome to MacPFD Spark: Good PIE! In this episode we hear from Dr. Sandra Monteiro talk about assessment research. She discusses topics such as good practices in assessments, how she got to where she is today, and how to bridge the gap between assessments and cultural values. In addition to this, she also mentions her hobbies outside of research!

Featured Guest(s) – Dr. Sandra Monteiro

Interviewer(s) -  Dr. Ruth Chen

Welcome to MacPFD Spark: Good PIE! In this episode, we hear Dr. Jonathan Sherbino talk about his various experiences as a medical professional. He discusses topics related to effective teaching strategies, how podcasting has affected him, his teaching career, and much more.

Featured Guest(s) – Dr. Jonathan Sherbino

Interviewer(s) – Dr. Ruth Chen

Check out the KeyLIME Podcast Here: keylimepodcast.libsyn.com/

Welcome to MacPFD Spark! In this episode, we continue our discussion about Spiritual Care in the healthcare setting. We hear from Angela Garzouzie talk about her experience as a spiritual care practitioner. She touches on topics such as how she got into her role, the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic, and the difference between spiritual care practitioners and other healthcare practitioners.

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 health sciences!   

Featured Guest(s) – Angela Garzouzie

Interviewer(s) -  Dr. Ruth Chen

Welcome to MacPFD Spark! On this episode, we hear from Dr. Mino Mitri and Dr. Ilana Bayer talk about the Rock the Podium Program: a masterclass that teaches participants how to enhance their presentations. They discuss topics such as why they were interested in being involved with Rock the Podium, how to stand out, and some interesting stories on participant success. Surely, knowing how to deliver captivating presentations will assist you in your professional development!

 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 health sciences!

Featured Guest(s) - Dr. Ilana Bayer | Dr. Mino Mitri

Interviewer(s) -  Dr. Ruth Chen

Welcome to MacPFD Spark! In this episode, we listen to Vanessa Cavalieri talk about Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion. Many important lessons are shared regarding teaching strategies to maintain equity between students and teachers. Vanessa also touches on how to own your mistakes and recover from them. With this information, you can develop your classroom atmosphere to benefit everyone!

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 health sciences!

Featured Guest(s) – Vanessa Cavalieri

Interviewer(s) - Dr. Alim Nagji

Welcome to MacPFD Spark. In this episode, we are exposed to the behind the scenes of publishing scientific journal articles. This interview features Dr. Abigail Konopasky who discusses the difficult but necessary decision-making process to designate author roles within a research team.

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 health sciences!

Featured Guest(s) - Dr. Abigail Konopasky

Interviewer(s) - Dr. Teresa Chan

Welcome to MacPFD Spark! In this episode, we learn about the clinical research support unit (CRSU). This interview features Dr. Paul Moayyedi, who elaborates on the CRSU and shares his wisdom on overcoming obstacles in your research career.

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Featured Guest(s) – Dr. Paul Moayyedi

Interviewer(s) - Dr. Teresa Chan

Check out the Clinical Research Support Unit

Welcome to MacPFD Spark. In this episode, we will be listening to Amie Varley and Sara Fung from the Gritty Nurse podcast. They discuss topics ranging from why they started The Gritty Nurse to some of their most memorable episodes.

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Featured Guest(s) - Amie Varley and Sara Fung

Interviewer(s) - Dr. Ruth Chen

Check out The Gritty Nurse: www.grittynurse.com/ 

Welcome to MacPFD Spark! In this episode, Dr. Jack Hirsh enlightens us on his academic career. We learn about his journey to McMaster University, the history of thrombosis treatments, and some strategies for choosing effective collaborators. On top of this, Dr. Hirsh shares valuable information that will surely assist in your professional development!

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 health sciences!

Featured Guest(s) – Dr. Jack Hirsh

Interviewer(s) - Dr. Teresa Chan

Welcome to MacPFD Spark. In this episode, we listen to Dr. Bram Rochwerg chat about scientific knowledge translation. The first bit of the episode focuses on the development and importance of living guidelines in healthcare. They then discuss topics such as network meta-analyses and how Dr. Rochwerg’s career path has brought him to where he is today.

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 health sciences!

Featured Guest(s) – Dr. Bram Rochwerg

Interviewer(s) - Dr. Teresa Chan

In the thirty-fourth episode of MacPFD Spark, we will listen to Dr. Mark Crowther discuss the “academic health sciences center” at McMaster University. Next, we will be hearing about faculty affairs from Dr. Mark Walton.

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 health sciences!

Featured Guest(s) - Dr. Mark Crowther and Dr. Mark Walton

Interviewer(s) - Dr. Teresa Chan

In the thirty-third episode of MacPFD Spark, we will listen to Dr. Barry Lumb discuss the implementation of a new “electronic health record” at many healthcare organizations. Next, we will be hearing about program evaluation and the process of informed changed with Dr. Michelle Howard. To check out Dr. Howard's recommended literature, click here. *

Featured Guest(s) - Dr. Barry Lumb and Dr. Michelle Howard

Interviewer(s) -  Dr. Teresa Chan

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In the thirty-second episode of MacPFD Spark, we will listen to Dr. Mark Crowther discuss the anatomy and physiology of a meeting in the context of virtual and hybrid workplaces. Next, we will be hearing about the process and best practices for teaching junior learners with Dr. Alim Nagji.

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 health sciences! 

Featured Guest(s) - Dr. Mark Crowther and Dr. Alim Nagji

Interviewer(s) -  Dr. Teresa Chan

In the thirty-first episode of MacPFD Spark, we will listen to Dr. Rafi Setrak weave a powerful vignette of his life experiences and how those experiences helped guide him to key positions in healthcare. Next, we will be hearing about the experiences of becoming a patient as a provider and the understanding derived from that with Nicole Jilek. 

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 health sciences! 

Featured Guest(s) - Dr. Rafi Setrak and Nicole Jilek

Interviewer(s) -  Dr. Anjali Kundi and Dr. Teresa Chan

In the thirtieth episode of MacPFD Spark, we will listen to featured guest Liz Darling discuss the growth and history of the midwifery program at McMaster University. Next, we will be hearing about how to grow an effective workplace environment by selecting the best healthcare leaders with Rick Hackett. 

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 health sciences! 

Featured Guest(s) - Liz Darling and Rick Hackett

Interviewer(s) -  Dr. Teresa Chan

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 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. Liliana Coman and Dr. Jonathan Sherbino

Interviewer(s) -  Dr. Teresa Chan

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 the field of academia. 

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 health sciences! 

Featured Guest(s) - Dr. Hsien Seow and Dr. Teresa Chan & Sarrah Lal

Interviewer(s) -  Dr. Teresa Chan

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 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. Lara Varpio | Dr. Geoff Norman

Interviewer(s) -  Dr. Teresa Chan