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CARMS
Royal College Of Physicians and Surgeons Of Canada
Emergency Medicine
Physiatry
Medical Education
General Internal Medicine
Geriatric Psychiatry
Orthopedic Surgery
Pediatrics
Toronto, Canada
CARMS (canadian Residency Match Service)
Chronic Pain
Anesthesiology
Leadership
Cognitive Load Theory
Medical Oncology
Traumatic Brain Injury
Mental Transition From Medical School To Residency
Pediatric Hematology Oncology
Hematology

Are you a medical student or resident choosing your path in healthcare? Grab a coffee and settle in… this café is for you! Our hosts (med students & residents) chat with Royal College specialists and residents about their day to day lives, the reasons behind their specialty choices, the joys, the challenges, and more! Although conversations are full of specialty insights, you'll gain invaluable li... more

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Are you okay with 5 am starts... and not seeing the sun for weeks? Orthopedic Surgery may be one of medicine's most demanding specialties... but for the right person, it's also one of the most rewarding (and of course fun too!). Bonus: Our guest shar... more

Is Emergency Medicine the right specialty for you?

In this episode of Specialty Café, host Henry Tran, a medical student at the University of Alberta, sits down with Dr. Prince Asare-Agbo (PGY5) from the University of Ottawa for an fullsome convers... more

What if one of the most important lessons you'll learn in residency comes from a patient?

As new residents begin their residency training, guest host Lesly Joyce Nkuindja sits down with patient advocate Jennifer Daly-Cyr for a conversation that eve... more

As you begin residency - are you pondering on what it really meansto be a good doctor?

In this special Day 1 of Residency episode, guest host Dr. Harley Bray (PGY3, Obstetrics and Gynecology) sits down with anesthesiologist and intensive care physi... more

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Dr. Prince
Emergency Medicine resident
University of Ottawa
Episode: Emergency Medicine Residency: The Reality Behind the Specialty
Jennifer Daly-Cyr
Patient partner and advocate living with chronic pain
Pain Ontario; Canadian Pain Society; Chronic Pain Network; University affiliations mentioned
Episode: Day 1 Residency #4: Every Patient Has a Backpack of Life
Faisal Siddiqui
Anesthesiologist, Medical Director of the Surgical ICU
Not explicitly specified beyond professional roles
Episode: Day 1 Residency #3: What Does Being a Good Doctor Mean?
Karen Firus
Patient partner, health mentor, educator, keynote inspirational speaker, workshop leader and author
UBC Health; Patient and Community Partnership for Education
Episode: Day 1 Residency #1: What Your Patients Need YOU To Know
Viren Naik
Anesthesiologist, CEO of the Medical Council of Canada
Medical Council of Canada
Episode: Inside Anesthesiology + Leadership in Medicine with Dr. Viren Naik, CEO of the MCC
Adam Szulewski
Emergency medicine physician; trauma team leader; race doctor; CPD leader; KeyLIME Plus host; Queen's resuscitation program director
Kingston General Hospital; Royal College
Episode: Emergency Medicine: Cognitive Load, High‑Performance Teams & Unexpected Career Paths
Saleem Razack
Pediatric Critical Care Physician
Anonymous Pediatric ICU (Montreal/B.C. region)
Episode: Pediatric Critical Care: Where Medicine Meets Humanity
Paul Barber
Pediatric resident and physician
University of Alberta (PGY4 in Pediatrics)
Episode: Pediatrics, Disney & Embracing Discomfort: Inside a Pediatric Residency
Mark Garabedian
Fourth year medical student at McGill University
McGill University
Episode: Match Day Reflections: Lessons from Med School & Prepping Early for CaRMS

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Lesly Joyce
Host of Specialty Café
Mark
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Cameron Wong
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Mark Garabedian
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Emergency Medicine Residency: The Reality Behind the Specialty
Q: What electives or experiences would you recommend for students considering EM?
Electives in ICU and anesthesia can be valuable, but EM itself is broad; experiences that expose you to critical illness, rapid decision-making, and procedural skills are most helpful. The route choice (five-year EM vs. plus-one in Family Medicine) should align with career goals like ICU, toxicology, or subspecialty interests.
Emergency Medicine Residency: The Reality Behind the Specialty
Q: What should medical students know about applying to CARMS for EM, and what helps an applicant stand out?
CARMS is somewhat structured; programs look for coachability, teamwork, and demonstrable involvement in research or pro-social activities. Tailoring applications to each program's stated goals and maintaining strong evaluations during rotations are important, as is showing resilience and the ability to work well with others.
Emergency Medicine Residency: The Reality Behind the Specialty
Q: What does a typical day look like for an EM resident, and how do you manage high patient volumes and competing priorities?
A typical day involves eight-hour shifts across zones of varying acuity, with 10–20 patients seen. Priorities are set through rapid triage, prioritizing the most critical patients first, and continuously reassessing who can wait while managing a rotating caseload.
Emergency Medicine Residency: The Reality Behind the Specialty
Q: What first drew you to Emergency Medicine, and how did your interest evolve during medical training?
I was drawn by the mix of hands-on procedures and the diversity of cases, which felt dynamic and adaptable. Reading early on about the residency pathways and trying out EM experiences as a student reinforced that EM fit my interests in fast-paced decision-making and broad problem solving.
Why Pediatric Hematology/Oncology? Purpose, Passion & the Power of Communication
Q: How has your role evolved from clinician to educator/leader within the Royal College framework?
I began as a fellowship program director, faced challenges such as accreditation issues, rebuilt the program, and gradually moved into broader educational leadership and curriculum development, which became a major focus.

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A show that centers on medical students and residents as they explore day-to-day life in training, specialty choices, and the realities of clinical work. Real clinicians — including residents, attending physicians, and patient advocates — share practical tips for navigating residency, choosing a specialty, and balancing professional growth with personal well-being. Episodes routinely pair trainees with Royal College specialists and other medical leaders, offering insights into leadership, teamwork, communication with patients and families, and the evolving landscape of medical education. The conversations are grounded in lived experiences, mentorship, and actionable guidance for early-career clinicians, making it a resource for prospective ... more

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