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Want to do real biomedical research before you finish your undergrad? In this episode, Dr. Jean-François Thibodeau, Associate Director of uOttawa's Translational and Molecular Medicine (TMM) program, explains how TMM gives upper-year undergraduates research-intensive training in small cohorts, connects them to Ottawa's research institutes and hospitals, and prepares them for careers in medicine, research and industry. Learn more: Translational and Molecular Medicine (TMM): https://www.uottawa.ca/faculty-medicine/translational-molecular  Why TMM?: https://www.uottawa.ca/faculty-medicine/translational-molecular/why-tmm Honours BSc in Translational and Molecular Medicine: https://catalogue.uottawa.ca/en/undergrad/honours-bachelor-science-translational-molecular-medicine/ Dr. Jean-François Thibodeau's faculty profile: https://www.uottawa.ca/faculty-medicine/directory/dr-jean-francois-thibodeau

Curious about the brain and wondering where that curiosity could take you? In this episode, Dr. Diane Lagace, Director of the University of Ottawa's Neuroscience Graduate Program, explains what makes the program stand out: research that spans fundamental to clinical neuroscience, a supportive community, cutting-edge facilities, flexible master's and PhD paths, and the wide range of careers graduates go on to. Learn more: Neuroscience graduate program: program information: https://www.uottawa.ca/faculty-medicine/graduate-postdoctoral/programs-admission/program-information/neuroscience   Master of Science in Neuroscience: uOttawa catalogue: https://catalogue.uottawa.ca/en/graduate/master-science-neuroscience/   Brain and Mind Research Institute: https://www.uottawa.ca/research-innovation/brain   Dr. Diane Lagace's faculty profile: https://www.uottawa.ca/faculty-medicine/dr-diane-lagace

Want to generate the evidence that shapes health care and health policy? In this episode, Dr. Beth Potter, Program Director of uOttawa's Epidemiology and Applied Health Research graduate program, explains how its shared core and six MSc concentrations, strong mentorship and Ottawa partnerships prepare students for careers in health research, public health, government and beyond. Learn more: Epidemiology and Applied Health Research graduate program: program information: https://www.uottawa.ca/faculty-medicine/graduate-postdoctoral/programs-admission/program-information/epidemiology-applied-health-research PhD in Epidemiology and Applied Health Research: https://www.uottawa.ca/faculty-medicine/graduate-postdoctoral/programs-admission/program-information/phd-epidemiology-and-applied-health-research School of Epidemiology and Public Health: https://www.uottawa.ca/faculty-medicine/epidemiology Dr. Beth Potter's faculty profile: https://www.uottawa.ca/faculty-medicine/directory/dr-beth-potter

Fascinated by viruses, bacteria or the immune system? In this episode, Dr. Michele Ardolino, Director of uOttawa's Microbiology and Immunology graduate program, explains how the program trains curious, critical thinkers through broad research in microbiology, immunology and cancer, strong mentorship and excellent facilities, and prepares them for careers in academia, industry and government. Learn more: Microbiology and Immunology graduate programs program information: https://www.uottawa.ca/faculty-medicine/graduate-postdoctoral/programs-admission/program-information/microbiology-immunology Graduate programs, Department of Biochemistry, Microbiology and Immunology: https://www.uottawa.ca/faculty-medicine/biochemistry-microbiology-immunology/graduate-programs Ottawa Hospital Research Institute Michele Ardolino: https://ohri.ca/en/find-researcher/michele-ardolino Dr. Michele Ardolino's faculty profile: https://www.uottawa.ca/faculty-medicine/dr-michele-ardolino

Thinking about grad school in health research, and wondering where to start? In this episode, Dr. Nadine Wiper-Bergeron, Vice-Dean of Graduate and Postdoctoral Studies at uOttawa's Faculty of Medicine, gives the big picture on the Faculty's graduate programs: research-intensive, interdisciplinary training, mentorship from scientists and clinicians, professional skills development, and the kind of students the programs are looking for. Learn more: Graduate and Postdoctoral Studies, Faculty of Medicine: https://www.uottawa.ca/faculty-medicine/graduate-postdoctoral Graduate programs: program information: https://www.uottawa.ca/faculty-medicine/graduate-postdoctoral/programs-admission/program-information Admission process: https://www.uottawa.ca/faculty-medicine/graduate-postdoctoral/programs-admission/admission-process Dr. Nadine Wiper-Bergeron's profile: https://www.uottawa.ca/faculty-medicine/leadership-team/dr-nadine-wiper-bergeron

Want to turn fundamental discoveries into real-world health solutions? In this episode, Dr. Erin Mulvihill, who leads uOttawa's Biochemistry graduate program, explains how the program combines fundamental and translational research, interdisciplinary training, strong infrastructure and close mentorship to prepare graduates for careers in academia, industry, government and health care. Learn more: Biochemistry graduate programs: program information: https://www.uottawa.ca/faculty-medicine/graduate-postdoctoral/programs-admission/program-information/biochemistry MSc in Biochemistry: https://www.uottawa.ca/faculty-medicine/graduate-postdoctoral/programs-admission/program-information/msc-biochemistry Department of Biochemistry, Microbiology and Immunology: https://www.uottawa.ca/faculty-medicine/biochemistry-microbiology-immunology   Dr. Erin Mulvihill's faculty profile: https://www.uottawa.ca/faculty-medicine/directory/dr-erin-mulvihill

What if your undergrad felt more like an apprenticeship in research? In this episode, Dr. Keith Wheaton, Director of uOttawa's Translational and Molecular Medicine (TMM) undergraduate program, explains how TMM uses small classes, active learning, a full-year lab course and real research placements to prepare students for medicine, graduate school and many other careers. Learn more: Translational and Molecular Medicine (TMM): https://www.uottawa.ca/faculty-medicine/translational-molecular Why TMM?: https://www.uottawa.ca/faculty-medicine/translational-molecular/why-tmm Honours BSc in Translational and Molecular Medicine: uOttawa catalogue: https://catalogue.uottawa.ca/en/undergrad/honours-bachelor-science-translational-molecular-medicine/  Dr. Keith Wheaton's faculty profile: https://www.uottawa.ca/faculty-medicine/directory/dr-keith-wheaton

Want to master anatomy and learn how to teach it? In this episode, Dr. Christopher Ramnanan, Director of uOttawa's Master of Applied Science in Anatomical Sciences Education, explains how the program combines hands-on cadaveric anatomy with teaching experience and education scholarship, and how it prepares students for health professional programs and careers as anatomy educators. Learn more: Master of Applied Science in Anatomical Sciences Education program information: https://www.uottawa.ca/faculty-medicine/graduate-postdoctoral/programs-admission/program-information/msc-applied-anatomical-sciences-education Anatomical Sciences Education: uOttawa catalogue: https://catalogue.uottawa.ca/en/graduate/master-applied-science-anatomical-sciences-education/ Division of Clinical and Functional Anatomy: https://www.uottawa.ca/faculty-medicine/department-innovation/division-clinical-and-functional-anatomy Dr. Christopher Ramnanan's faculty profile: https://www.uottawa.ca/faculty-medicine/directory/dr-christopher-ramnanan

What does it take to understand disease from every angle? In this episode, Dr. Balwant S. Tuana, Director of uOttawa's Cellular and Molecular Medicine graduate program, explains how the program brings several disciplines together to study disease, the hands-on workshops and mentorship students receive, the flexible master's and PhD paths, and what life as a grad student in Ottawa is like. Learn more: Cellular and Molecular Medicine graduate programs: program information: https://www.uottawa.ca/faculty-medicine/graduate-postdoctoral/programs-admission/program-information/cellular-molecular-medicine Master of Science in Cellular and Molecular Medicine: uOttawa catalogue: https://catalogue.uottawa.ca/en/graduate/master-science-cellular-molecular-medicine/ Department of Cellular and Molecular Medicine: https://www.uottawa.ca/faculty-medicine/cellular-molecular Dr. Balwant S. Tuana's  profile: https://www.uottawa.ca/faculty-medicine/directory/dr-balwant-tuana

Are you passionate about safeguarding the well-being of entire communities?  In this episode, Dr. Tara Elton-Marshall, an Associate Professor in the School of Epidemiology and Public Health at the University of Ottawa, provides an insightful look into the University of Ottawa’s Master of Public Health (MPH) program. We explore its three distinct concentrations: Public Health Practice, Global Health, and Public Health Policy. Dr. Elton-Marshall also delves into the program’s policy training offered by the Graduate School of Public and International Affairs, the MPH+ language option, the comprehensive 16-month curriculum that includes a practicum and capstone project, and the invaluable mentorship that guides students in launching successful careers in public health. Learn more: MPH program: https://www.uottawa.ca/faculty-medicine/graduate-postdoctoral/programs-admission/program-information/MPH MPH+ with language training: https://www.uottawa.ca/faculty-medicine/graduate-postdoctoral/programs-admission/program-information/master-public-health-plus School of Epidemiology and Public Health: https://www.uottawa.ca/faculty-medicine/epidemiology Dr. Elton-Marshall's profile: https://www.uottawa.ca/faculty-medicine/directory/dr-tara-elton-marshall

In this episode, we sit down with Bryce, a clinical psychologist and musician whose work crosses the borders of mind and body, science and art, structure and improvisation. From assessing cognitive function in the Epilepsy unit to composing and performing folk-rock and psychedelic music, he explores how perception, embodiment, and shared experience shape both therapy and music. Join us as we dive into Bryce’s reflections on the parallels between music and psychology. 0:00:20 | Welcome to the Podcast 0:01:35 | Can you tell us about your journey?  0:05:59 | Where does that instinctive ability for music come from?  0:07:09 | How do you incorporate these arts into your work/patient care? 0:09:35 | How do you feel AI is shaping psychology? What are your concerns?  0:17:35 | Do you have advice for health professionals who are starting their journey and feeling like they have to leave their art behind?  0:20:02 | Thank you

In this episode, we sit down with Dr. Madhukar Pai, a physician, researcher, and global health leader whose work has consistently crossed borders of geography, disciplines, and institutions to shape medical education and health equity globally. From his leadership at McGill International TB Centre to his widely read editorials on decolonizing global health, Dr. Pai has pushed the field to rethink how knowledge is shared, who gets to produce it, and how medical education can better serve people everywhere. His work has been widely recognized and his leadership valued in many global spaces. Join us as we explore Dr. Pai’s reflections on the challenges and opportunities of transforming medical education across countries, fields, and organizations. 0:00:20 | Welcome to the Podcast 0:01:44 | Can you tell us about your journey?  0:06:45 | How is global epistemic violence having an impact on young scholars?  0:10:27 | How would you highlight the inequitities in global medical education?  0:14:34 | Can you talk to us about your paper on being pulled into the "Matrix"? 0:19:05 | Will Global Health survive decolonization? And how do students maintain hope?  0:25:57 | Thank you

In this episode, we explore the work of Dr. Vishna Devi V Nadarajah, a global leader in health professions education whose career crosses borders of science, pedagogy, and geography. From biomedical research to institutional leadership, her work bridges disciplines, nations, and communities of practice. Prof. Vishna Devi V Nadarajah has transitioned to the role of Deputy Vice Chancellor Academic at IMU University in Kuala Lumpur Malaysia. She was formerly CEO , Provost and Professor at Newcastle University Medicine Malaysia.

In this episode, we’ll be exploring the work of Dr. Saleem Razack, an innovator in changing discriminatory practices and systems in health education and healthcare. His work exists at the intersection of academic and clinical work - from leadership roles as well as research through/in residency programs to faculty advising. He also strives to bridge the gap between research and the application of research to educational policies in order to achieve social justice.

In this episode, we sit down with Dr. Lorenzo Madrazo, a General Internist and Clinical Scholar whose journey to medicine was shaped by his deep roots in music and education. We explore his research on resident leadership, physician wellness, and the formation of professional identity in healthcare, as well as how his relationship with the arts shapes his perspective.