Letter to my Younger (Staff) Self Redux
Five years ago, as a relatively new staff physician, I had written a letter to my younger-self, as to subscribe some wisdom to the to what I wish I had known h... Read more.
CAEP 2023 in review!
Well, the CAEP 2023 (#CAEP23) (Canadian Associated of Emergency Physicians) conference is officially over. We’ve head back to our respective homes and dep... Read more.
Optimistic Nihilism in Medicine
Spiritualism represents an important aspect within the domains of wellness. Now, spiritualism is a very personal and individual thing, but having some element o... Read more.
Personal Wellness in a Crumbling System
We know that Physician burnout rates through the pandemic are escalating from already alarming numbers, prompting increased focus on personal wellness. But, at ... Read more.
Thriving on the Multiple Learner Shift
In many specialities, it is common to have more than one learner working with you at any given time. These are very challenging days/shifts, because you have to... Read more.
Sometimes, Empathy is hard
I understand. I’ve been there. 6th shift in a row, department is overcrowded, patients are upset, consultants are being rude, you’re cognitive and ... Read more.
Flow Hacks: The First two Hours
In baseball, managers will often talk about “setting up an inning”. You know, if a player gets on base, they’ll send in a pinch runner and try... Read more.
Confronting Implicit Bias and Microaggressions
We’ve previously spent some time talking about implicit bias and its impact on patient care.It is of course important to recognize that we all have eleme... Read more.
Healthcare’s Implicit Bias Problem
On an individual level, we all have implicit biases. It would be impossible to have a lived experience without having biases. They’re a product of our gen... Read more.
When it comes to EDI, can we get it wrong?
Equity, Diversity and Inclusion (EDI) has become an important rallying point and component of organizational structures. Recognizing the importance of equity in... Read more.