MacPFD Spark Podcast

Welcome to MacPFD Spark! In this episode, we hear from Dr. Megan Anakin and Dr. Patricia O’Sullivan talk about faculty development. They discuss how they became interested in faculty development, the part of faculty development that brings them joy, and how they have evolved as a faculty developer. 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. Megan Anakin | Dr. Patricia O’Sullivan Interviewer(s) - Dr. Ruth Chen

Step into the vibrant world of MacPFD Spark Sub-Series: The Game Changers Project! 🚀In this episode, join Dr. Bernice Downey as she talks about her position as a Heart & Stroke Foundation Chair in Indigenous women’s heart and brain health and the Associate Dean of Indigenous Health for the Faculty of Health Science. She discusses her involvement in social justice, challenges gendered opinions, and finding harmony in health/research system reform and Indigenous populations. New Game Changers episodes launch on a monthly basis - so don't miss out on these narratives that showcase the triumphs and resilience of equity-deserving groups in STEM. 🌟Stay tuned, because the next chapter of empowerment awaits! Featured Guest(s) – Dr. Bernice Downey Interviewer(s) - Dr. Ruth Chen

Welcome to MacPFD Spark! In this episode, we hear from Dr. Roberta Preston talk about peer observation of teaching (POT). She discusses topics such as how she became interested in POT, how faculty can adopt coaching mindsets for feedback delivery, and the key takeaways from her work. 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. Roberta Preston Interviewer(s) - Dr. Ruth Chen

Step into the vibrant world of MacPFD Spark Sub-Series: The Game Changers Project! 🚀 In this episode, join Dr. Dina Brooks as she talks about her remarkable career journey to executive director of the School of Rehabilitation Science and Vice-Dean of the Faculty of Health Sciences. She discusses the pivotal role her experiences in her homeland played, having inspirational role models, and embracing her cultural roots to conquer imposter syndrome as a woman of colour in the field of rehabilitation science. New Game Changers episodes launch on a monthly basis - so don't miss out on these narratives that showcase the triumphs and resilience of equity-deserving groups in STEM. 🌟Stay tuned, because the next chapter of empowerment awaits! Featured Guest(s) – Dr. Dina Brooks Interviewer(s) - Dr. Ruth Chen

Welcome to MacPFD Spark! In this episode, we hear from Dr. Adam Garber talk about health sciences education. He discusses topics such as his oocyte retrieval projects, the competence by design program, and what he sees coming up for him in the next year. 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. Adam Garber Interviewer(s) - Dr. Ruth Chen

Welcome to MacPFD Spark! In this episode, we listen to Dr. Lawrence Mbuagbaw talk about health equity research. He discusses topics such as what he has been working on, how he learned to collaborate and network, and what he sees for the coming year. 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. Lawrence Mbuagbaw Interviewer(s) - Dr. Ruth Chen

Welcome to MacPFD Spark! In this episode, we hear from Shanda Hunter Trottier talk about speech language pathology. She discusses topics such as her role as a speech language pathologist, the speechworks organization, and what she expects for her role in the future. 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) – Shanda Hunter Trottier Interviewer(s) - Dr. Ruth Chen

Welcome to MacPFD Spark! In this episode, we hear from Andrea Thomson, Morganna Malyon, and Nikki Brasseur talk about promoting accessibility in health professions education. They discuss topics such as how they met, the difference between accommodation and accessibility, and their thoughts on how they have implemented inclusive practices. 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) – Andrea Thomson | Morganna Malyon | Nikki Brasseur Interviewer(s) - Dr. Ruth Chen

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. 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. Emily Belita Interviewer(s) - Dr. Ruth Chen

Welcome to MacPFD Spark! In this episode, we listen to Dr. Irene Turpie talk about her experience in the field of medicine. She touches on topics such as her move to Canada and journey into medicine, her experience teaching medical students, and how she overcame difficulties/obstacles in her career. 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. Irene Turpie 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. 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. Marc Jeschke Interviewer(s) - Dr. Ruth Chen

Welcome to MacPFD Spark. In this episode, we hear from Dr. Femi Ayeni talk about The Notch Academy. He discusses topics such as his journey through mentorship, how he began The Notch Academy, and how he has applied what he has learned about leadership and effective team functioning to his own work. 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. Femi Ayeni Interviewer(s) - Dr. Ruth Chen Check out the Notch Academy: Notch (thenotchacademy.com)

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 from Dr. Peter Helli talk about teaching in the health sciences. He discusses topics such as how he has seen his role as an educator evolve, the integration of AI in education, and how he has navigated the shifting landscape in health professions education. 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. Peter Helli Interviewer(s) - Dr. Ruth Chen Check out Peter’s Bruce Trail Trek: https://hiking-brucetrail.blogspot.com

Welcome to MacPFD Spark! In this episode, we hear Dr. Megan Anakin and Dr. 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. 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. Farhan Vakani & Dr. Megan Anakin Interviewer(s) - Dr. Ruth Chen Learn more about AMEE: amee.org