A Year in Review: On Gratitude
Posted on December 19, 2019 by Dr. Samantha Cheuk
Looking back, this year had many challenging and wonderful moments that brought a new meaning to the words “tragedy” and “joy” for me.
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The Road to Residency for an IMG
Posted on November 18, 2019 by Dr. David Pinzon
The journey for IMGs to become licensed physicians in Canada is challenging. However, the rigorous process reflects the effort to choose and train the best candidates to offer high-quality services to patients.
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When you’re never off call: returning to residency as a new parent
Posted on September 19, 2019 by Dr. Richelle Schindler
As someone who has been doing both formal and informal work in the physician wellness space since med school, people come to me with stories. No one has ever told me that it wasn’t worth it, but I don’t think anyone is ever prepared for what coordinating being a new parent and a physician means.
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Remember who you were when you were not a resident
Posted on August 26, 2019 by Dr. Marya Hussain
The work we do is very high stakes and while it is great to be passionate, it is equally important to disconnect when you get the chance to.
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Resiliency through Growth
Posted on July 17, 2019 by Dr. Jordan Gibson
To the new resident physicians of Alberta, it is important to recognize that our role is difficult, demanding and will push you in innumerable ways, but at the same time, your personal growth over the next year will be enormous.
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When Doctors Fear Doctors
Posted on June 13, 2019 by Dr. Veronique Ram
I hope that my own fear of being judged will prevent me from judging others and somehow help alleviate the butterflies in my patients’ bellies as they sit and wait.
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Resident Physicians – We are Human
Posted on May 15, 2019 by Dr. Suhair Bandeali
We expect constant perfection, achievement, and “resilience”, but what about our compassion for each other through long hours and criticism, our understanding that we are also humans who make mistakes, and our basic human needs of food, water and sleep?
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The importance of identifying our values in residency
Posted on February 19, 2019 by Dr. Darby Ewashina
Believe it or not, we actually have a choice in how we want to live our lives. Getting clear on what matters to us is the first step towards exercising our choice.
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