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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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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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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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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Posted on January 21, 2019 by Dr. Michele Foster
The beginning of each year marks a fresh start. I, like many other people, am guilty of setting numerous (often unrealistic) New Years resolutions related to personal health and fitness, nutrition and career goals.
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Posted on December 14, 2018 by Dr. Daniel Friedman
Staying on track is always a work in progress. Hopefully some of these ideas resonate with you as you proceed through the beginning of your career!
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Posted on November 15, 2018 by Dr. Kaylynn Purdy
Over the past two years, I have had the opportunity to meet, learn from, and work alongside many great leaders in medical education. I was especially fortunate to have met several fantastic female leaders in medical education, women who are forging ahead to improve Canadian health care, often in rooms surrounded by men.
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Posted on October 24, 2018 by Dr. Hana Yu
What we do as part of our daily work indeed has a tremendous impact on our patients. As I was reminded of the gravity of my duties, I recollect the oath I made in my first white coat: “Cure sometimes, treat often, comfort always.”
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