Best CMPA Podcasts (2025)

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E178 - CMPA x Cold Steel Part 2 - Anatomy of a Lawsuit 30:28

3h ago30:28

30:28

In this second episode of our mini-series with the Canadian Medical Protective Association (CMPA), Richard Mimeault and Liise Honey talk about the “Anatomy of a Lawsuit”. They talk about what you can expect if you are served with a College complaint or a lawsuit, what the process looks like, and how you can psychologically survive through it all. L…

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Ep #91 - Dissecting Immediate Financing Arrangements (IFAs) with Promod & Jeevan Sharma 57:32

5d ago57:32

57:32

Today I welcome Promod Sharma & Jeevan Sharma to the show to discuss the immediate financing arrangement (IFA). Promod (actuary) & Jeevan (CFP) specialize in helping high-net-worth individuals & tackling their unique situations beyond basic insurance coverage. Discussion Points: What is an IFA? (2:17) Whole life (WL) vs Universal life (UL) - which …

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E177 - Stephen Foster on Global Surgery in Angola 1:04:53

14d ago1:04:53

1:04:53

It’s hard to describe exactly what Dr. Stephen Foster is. Dr. Foster is a general surgeon, urologist, infectious disease doctor, entrepreneur, and missionary who has spent his career working in Angola. We caught up with Dr. Foster to talk about his life working in Angola and really to explore his thoughts on empowering non-MD providers to provide l…

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Ep #90 - Kids hold the secret to a happier & richer life - with Dr. Hasan Merali 47:05

19d ago47:05

47:05

Sometimes the answers are right in front of us. My guest today is Dr. Hasan Merali, MD MPH, author of Sleep Well, Take Risks, & Squish the Peas. We both believe kids hold the secret to a happier & richer life. Today, Hasan provides stories & evidence from the science of toddlers to back this up. He also discusses how we can incorporate certain prac…

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Ep #89 - The stock market is falling, what should we do? With Dr. Paul Healey 34:37

1M ago34:37

34:37

I've been investing for 7 years. When the markets get volatile & uncertainty arises, I find it informative & reassuring to sit down with another savvy mind. Today, I'm thrilled to chat with Paul Healey about questions people have related to investing in today's markets. This is jam packed with practical insights and valuable lessons Paul has learne…

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E176 - Journal Club with David Maslove on Cash Incentives for Peer Review 46:51

1M ago46:51

46:51

Clip of Senate hearing with Robert F. Kennedy Jr. That was a clip from a Senate hearing with Robert F Kennedy Jr, who, as many listeners will know, is the current US Secretary of Health and Human Services. In 2025, many folks around the world have become interested in the way that science currently works, particularly around the process of peer rev…

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Ep #88 - beyond MD book club - The 5 Types of Wealth by Sahil Bloom 35:16

2M ago35:16

35:16

Money is certainly something, but it's not everything. Today I review one of the best books I've read on reaching a rich & balanced life: The 5 Types of Wealth by Sahil Bloom Chapters: - Time Wealth (5:35) - Social Wealth (14:20) - Mental wealth (21:40) - Physical Wealth (28:40) - Financial Wealth (30:25) CMPA vote: https://www.cmpa-acpm.ca/en/abou…

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Ep #87 - The wisest investment: raising money-smart kids, with Robin Taub, CPA 56:53

2M ago56:53

56:53

Today's interview features best selling author, Robin Taub. Robin's book is The Wisest Investment: Teaching Your Kids to Be Responsible, Independent and Money-Smart for Life Robin is CPA by training & started her career at KPMG, pivoted into real estate, & then entered the complex world of derivatives marketing at Citibank Canada. Today, she’s a ke…

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E175 - Global Surgery and the Power of Purpose with Mark Shrime 57:08

2M ago57:08

57:08

The only thing that can save us from our irascibly self-centered existence is to make sure that our existence is in the service of others Mark Shrime, ENT surgeon, global surgery researcher and now career coach is our guest on this episode. The quote I read was from his wonderful book, “Solving for Why: A Surgeon’s Journey to Discover the Transform…

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Ep #86 - Understanding the Healthcare of Ontario Pension Plan (HOOPP) for Incorporated Physicians - with Rachel Arbour 54:35

3M ago54:35

54:35

Today we revisit pensions with an exploration of the Healthcare of Ontario Pension Plan (HOOPP) for incorporated Ontario physicians. My guest is Rachel Arbour, who is the Head of Plan Benefits, Design and Policy at HOOPP. Discussion points: - HOOPP overview (2:28) - What is a defined benefit pension? (4:13) - How is the defined benefit calculated? …

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E174 - Bridging East and West on colorectal cancer, with Tsuyoshi Konishi 57:08

3M ago57:08

57:08

Tsuyoshi Konishi Dr. Tsuyoshi Konishi is an associate professor of Colon and Rectal Surgery at the University of Texas M.D. Anderson Cancer Center, in Houston, USA. We again got a chance to hear several of his talks at the COLOSOS conference in Toronto in Oct 2024. Dr. Konishi is really helping to bridge the gap between “Eastern” and “Western” appr…

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Ep #85 - Creative pursuits, using your knowledge to impact others, & finding fulfillment in medicine, with Dr. Michael Fralick 46:23

3M ago46:23

46:23

I'm delighted to welcome back my friend and colleague, Dr. Michael Fralick, MD, PhD. Mike is a creative spirit and has a knack for finding opportunities to positively impact others through his knowledge & expertise. He is a clinician scientist, runs the Fralick lab (which covers the intersection of AI & patient care), and last year published his fi…

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E173 - The Leading Edge of Colon Cancer Treatments, with Jenny Seligmann 37:50

3M ago37:50

37:50

This week we were joined by Dr. Jenny Seligmann. Dr. Seligmann is a Professor of Gastrointestinal and Translational Oncology and Honorary Consultant in Medical Oncology at the University of Leeds. Dr. Seligmann is one of the authors of the seminal FOxTROT trial, which investigated the use of neoadjuvant chemotherapy in advanced colon cancers. Dr. S…

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Ep #84 - What happens if I get sued as a physician in Canada? With Dr. Todd Watkins, Associate CEO of the CMPA 46:13

3M ago46:13

46:13

This is a big one - what happens when we receive a malpractice claim? Medicine is a challenging field with high stakes. We all know colleagues who have been in this situation. I'm thrilled to welcome Dr. Todd Watkins, associate CEO of the CMPA (Canadian Medical Protective Association) for a 101 on what to do & what to expect if we get sued. Discuss…

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E172 - Joy of Surgery 8:16

4M ago8:16

8:16

This episode is an edited version of a talk I gave to our first years during their Surgical Foundations course. It’s mainly a reminder to myself: this too shall pass. Links: Steven Covey 7 Habits of Highly Effective People: https://www.amazon.ca/Habits-Highly-Effective-People-Powerful/dp/0743269519 “Memento Mori”: https://dailystoic.com/memento-mor…

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Ep #83: What factors impact returns when investing in real estate development? - with Sasha Cucuz, CEO of Greybrook Securities 56:28

4M ago56:28

56:28

Today I welcome back Sasha Cucuz, CEO of Greybrook Securities. The focus today is to understand the variables impacting the margins (& expected returns) on investments in real estate development. Discussion points: - Greybrook's high rise model (2:19) - understanding the value of land (3:30) - what variables are controllable? (9:25) - the outlook f…

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E171 - Selwyn Rogers on Violence Prevention & Creating a Trauma Centre in Chicago 41:39

4M ago41:39

41:39

Selwyn O. Rogers Jr., MD, MPH, FACS, is a widely respected surgeon and public health expert. As founding director of the University of Chicago Medicine Trauma Center, Dr. Rogers is building an interdisciplinary team of specialists to treat patients who suffer injury from life-threatening events, such as car crashes, serious falls and gun violence. …

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Ep #82 - 11 Powerful Productivity Hacks for 2025 and Beyond 27:28

4M ago27:28

27:28

I've become fascinated with productivity over the last 2 years because it's another tool in our kit to effectively increase the time we have in our lives, so that we can live life on our own terms. I share my experiences over the years & key learnings from 4 of my favourite productivity books (see below). Discussion Points: - why I'm fascinated by …

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Ep #81 - Forever episode: Traveling the World Affordably by Optimizing Credit Card Points with Ricky Zhang 1:06:25

5M ago1:06:25

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Hey gang - this is a re-release of one of the most popular episodes ever. Not out of laziness, but because several listeners have reached out to ask about which credit cards will allow them to elevate their travel game. There's no better time than the start of the new year to talk travel :) I interviewed my guest, Ricky Zhang (founder of Prince of …

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E170 - Dr. Thomas Forbes speaks at William Ersil Research Day 42:44

5M ago42:44

42:44

This episode is a recording of the Queen’s Department of Surgery William Ersil Research Day. This year our invited speaker was Dr. Thomas Forbes, chief of surgery at University Health Network in Toronto and Editor-in-Chief of the Journal of Vascular Surgery. In this “How I Built This” style episode in front of a live audience, we explored Dr. Forbe…

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E169 - The Canadian Medical Protective Association & Cold Steel on Medico-legal Risks for the Surgeon (part 1) 43:55

5M ago43:55

43:55

We are delighted to release our new collaborative mini-series on “Medico-legal Risks for the Surgeon”. The Canadian Medical Protective Association and the Cold Steel podcast have teamed up to release this mini-series exploring some common legal issues that might arise for surgeons. In this first episode, we explore some basic legal issues that surg…

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Ep #80: The Relevance & True Cost of CPP (Canada Pension Plan) for Small Business Owners - with Aravind Sithamparapillai 51:50

5M ago51:50

51:50

Today I welcome Aravind Sithamparapillai (MBA), who is an associate at Ironwood Wealth Management. Aravind is becoming known as a tax ninja - he breaks down complex topics nicely for listeners of all levels. While the focus of this episode is meant to be CPP (Canada Pension Plan) & its relevance to business owners, we cover a lot of ground that inc…

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E168 - Caprice Greenberg on Coaching 35:25

6M ago35:25

35:25

Thank you for joining us on Cold Steel! Dr. Caprice Greenberg is a surgical oncologist at UNC School of Medicine in North Carolina. She is a preeminent health services researcher and also the founder of the Academy for Surgical Coaching. We caught up with her to do a deep dive on surgical coaching and the work that she’s done on a state-wide level …

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E167 - Adom Bondzi Simpson on Diversity in Surgery 42:47

6M ago42:47

42:47

Dr. Adom Bondzi-Simpson is a general surgery resident and PhD student at the University of Toronto. He’s been nationally recognized for his advocacy work and research work on social justice and social determinants of health. He is a winner of the Canadian Medical Association for Young Leaders, the 2023 winner of the Mikhael Award for Medical Educat…

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Ep #79 - Embracing New Opportunities, Taking Risks, & Maximizing Impact with Dr. Neel Chadha - beyond MD Physician Journeys 34:27

6M ago34:27

34:27

Today I'm thrilled to host Dr. Neel Chadha. Neel is a family physician who made the bold decision to go all in on developing retirement residences for seniors. This is a story of embracing new opportunities, taking calculated risks, & pursuing a focused life to find success. Discussion Points: Introduction (1:35) From family medicine & geriatrics t…

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E166 - Lilli Cooper on Tremors and Performance Anxiety 38:42

7M ago38:42

38:42

Thank you so much for joining us on Cold Steel! The tremulous surgeon seems like such an oxymoron, an impossible paradox. The reality of course, is that many surgeons have a tremor. Our discussion on this episode with Lilli Cooper on tremors was a wonderful exploration of performance anxiety in surgery. Lilli Cooper is a plastic surgeon in the UK, …

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Ep #78 - Real Estate: Converting Equity to Cashflow Though Toronto Multifamily Investing with Matthew Lee & Ming Lim (Volition Properties) 1:06:48

7M ago1:06:48

1:06:48

The idea for today's pod was born after a riveting conversation on a flight to Florida. I'm happy to host Matthew Lee & Ming Lim from Volition Properties to learn how they've built wealth through investing in multifamily properties in the Toronto core. Discussion Points: - Introductions - worth it, I promise (1:30) - Introduction to Volition (8:15)…

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Bonus Episode from CANUCS Surgical Fellows Course: Morad Hameed on Finding Fulfillment as Surgeons 59:37

7M ago59:37

59:37

We’re really excited to bring you talks that we recorded as part of the CANUCS Surgical Fellows course. CANUCS is a national organization that stands for Canadian collaborative on urgent care surgery. Dr. Chad Ball and Kelly Vogt were instrumental in bringing together some really fantastic speakers to talk about the critical knowledge and skills th…

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Bonus Episode from CANUCS Surgical Fellows Course: Morgan Schellenberg on Choosing Your First Surgical Job 23:26

7M ago23:26

23:26

We’re really excited to bring you talks that we recorded as part of the CANUCS Surgical Fellows course. CANUCS is a national organization that stands for Canadian collaborative on urgent care surgery. Dr. Chad Ball and Kelly Vogt were instrumental in bringing together some really fantastic speakers to talk about the critical knowledge and skills th…

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Bonus Episode from CANUCS Surgical Fellows Course: Ashlie Nadler on being Available, Affable, and Able 27:22

7M ago27:22

27:22

We’re really excited to bring you talks that we recorded as part of the CANUCS Surgical Fellows course. CANUCS is a national organization that stands for Canadian collaborative on urgent care surgery. Dr. Chad Ball and Kelly Vogt were instrumental in bringing together some really fantastic speakers to talk about the critical knowledge and skills th…

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Bonus Episode from CANUCS Surgical Fellows Course: Kelly Vogt on Starting Your Career in Research as a Surgeon 30:02

7M ago30:02

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We’re really excited to bring you talks that we recorded as part of the CANUCS Surgical Fellows course. CANUCS is a national organization that stands for Canadian collaborative on urgent care surgery. Dr. Chad Ball and Kelly Vogt were instrumental in bringing together some really fantastic speakers to talk about the critical knowledge and skills th…

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Bonus Episode from CANUCS Surgical Fellows Course: Rob Leeper on How to Think About Your Surgical Career 24:01

7M ago24:01

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We’re really excited to bring you talks that we recorded as part of the CANUCS Surgical Fellows course. CANUCS is a national organization that stands for Canadian collaborative on urgent care surgery. Dr. Chad Ball and Kelly Vogt were instrumental in bringing together some really fantastic speakers to talk about the critical knowledge and skills th…

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Bonus Episode from CANUCS Surgical Fellows Course: Ameer Farooq on Culture in Surgery 33:01

7M ago33:01

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We’re really excited to bring you talks that we recorded as part of the CANUCS Surgical Fellows course. CANUCS is a national organization that stands for Canadian collaborative on urgent care surgery. Dr. Chad Ball and Kelly Vogt were instrumental in bringing together some really fantastic speakers to talk about the critical knowledge and skills th…

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Ep #77: Unpacking My Biggest Life & Money Lessons - My Wife, Sima Acharya, Interviews Me 56:22

8M ago56:22

56:22

Today is a little different on beyond MD. My incredible wife, Sima Acharya, interviews me to uncover money & life lessons I've learned over time. Plus, we talk about lessons we've learned as a couple. Discussion points: Sima's introduction (2:00) Starting an idea - how & why beyond MD came to be (6:15) Your spouse doesn't have to be a sounding boar…

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E165 - Erin King-Mullins on Creativity, Entrepreneurship, and Developing Your Own Practice 31:59

8M ago31:59

31:59

As a trainee, I rarely thought about the details of setting up your own office, and yet I always felt that there had to be a way of doing it better. Dr. Erin King-Mullins is a colorectal surgeon in Fayetteville, Georgia. She created the Colorectal Wellness Center. On this episode, we talk to her about why and how she created the Colorectal Wellness…

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E164 - Best of CSF 2023 with Elena Parvez 24:40

8M ago24:40

24:40

Dr. Elena Parvez is a surgical oncologist and Assistant Professor in the Department of Surgery. Her clinical expertise and research interests are in breast cancer. She is exploring breast cancer outcomes in refugees to Canada who have breast cancer. She has received funding from Canadian Institutes of Health Research (CIHR) to conduct a trial which…

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Ep#76: Optimizing Finances for our Kids' Education - RESPs & beyond - with Dr. Matt Poyner 1:05:07

8M ago1:05:07

1:05:07

Today I host my friend & colleague, Dr. Matt Poyner. Matt breaks down the Registered Education Savings Plan (RESP) & other ways to optimize finances when it comes to our kids' education. Matt is a long time blogger at dividendstrategy.ca, physician, & is now passionate about offering flat fee financial planning. Discussion Points: - Matt's journey …

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E163 - Rediscovering a Surgeon's Purpose and Intentionality with Dr. Sharon Stein 47:04

9M ago47:04

47:04

Thank you so much for joining us on the podcast! In many philosophical and religious traditions, there is an emphasis on how intentionality is one of the fundamental tenets of being able to live a fulfilling life. Marcus Aurelius wrote, “You have power over your mind – not outside events. Realize this and you will find strength.” One surgeon who is…

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Ep #75: Philanthropy - 4 Essential Reasons to Give - with Mark Halpern & Yatin Chadha 50:40

9M ago50:40

50:40

Mark Halpern (CFP, TEP, MFA-P) is one of the top voices in tax efficient philanthropy in Canada. Earlier this year, Mark interviewed me on the reasons to give, and I came up with 4 reasons important to me that I hope you will find useful. Discussion Points: - my background & journey (3:00) - the journey of beyond MD (6:02) - how my interest in phil…

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E162 - Jennifer McCall and Romy Nitsch on Imposter Syndrome 38:04

9M ago38:04

38:04

In this episode, we spoke with Drs. Jen McCall and Romy Nitsch about imposterism. Dr. McCall is a minimally invasive gynecology fellow at the University of Ottawa and Dr. Nitsch is a minimally invasive gynecologist at Queen’s University. The two researchers, along with Jessica Pudwell and Jamie Pyper, recently published a study in the Journal of Am…

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E161 - Elizabeth Squirrell on Crohns Disease, Part 2 28:32

10M ago28:32

28:32

On this episode, Dr. Elizabeth Squirrell joined us to talk about Crohns disease. Dr. Squirrell is a staff gastroenterologist at Queen’s University and has a special expertise in inflammatory bowel disease. In this two part series, we first talk about the diagnosis of crohns disease and the different patterns of its presentation. In part 2, we talk …

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E160 - Elizabeth Squirrell on Crohns Disease, Part 1 26:18

10M ago26:18

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On this episode, Dr. Elizabeth Squirrell joined us to talk about Crohns disease. Dr. Squirrell is a staff gastroenterologist at Queen’s University and has a special expertise in inflammatory bowel disease. In this two part series, we first talk about the diagnosis of crohns disease and the different patterns of its presentation. In part 2, we talk …

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Fixed Income: Understanding Mortgage Investment Corporations in Today's Environment with Arjun Saraf (CPA, CA, EMD) 55:54

10M ago55:54

55:54

I'm thrilled to host my friend & colleague, Arjun Saraf (CPA, CA, EMD). We focus on Mortgage Investment Corporations, with a focus on understanding the challenges in the current environment & key considerations when navigating this investment strategy. Discussion points: - Arjun's professional background (5:33) - Quick overview on New Haven's MIC (…

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E159 - Creating a Supportive Culture of Leadership with Sharmila Dissanaike 53:03

10M ago53:03

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Dr. Sharmila Dissanaike is a trauma and acute care surgeon and is the chair of surgery at Texas Tech University. She holds multiple national leadership roles, including as President-Elect of the American Burn Association, Vice-President of the Southwest Surgical Congress, and Governor of the American College of Surgeons. We really delved into her t…

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Dissecting Health Spending Accounts (HSAs) with Justin Manning 47:07

10M ago47:07

47:07

Today I'm excited to host Justin Manning, a licensed life & health insurance broker from BC, to talk about a topic I've been getting many questions on lately: Health Spending Accounts, HSAs. Discussion Points: - Justin's background (4:05) - What is an HSA/PHSP (4:45) - HSA eligibility (5:42) - Who could benefit from an HSA? (9:45) - What services a…

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E158 - Bellal Joseph on REBOA, brain injuries, frailty in surgery and authenticity 39:21

11M ago39:21

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Dr. Bellal Joseph is a trauma surgeon and the chief of the division of trauma, surgical critical care, burns, and acute care surgery at the University of Arizona in Tucson. While it was impossible to delve into the breadth and depth of his research interests, we did explore some of our favorites with Dr. Joseph, including his ongoing investigation …

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E157 - Reducing Diagnostic Error with Janice Kwan 40:07

11M ago40:07

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Janice Kwan is an internist at Mount Sinai Hospital in Toronto. Her research interests focus on health care quality and diagnostic error. She collaborated with folks from the Canadian Medical Protective Association (CMPA) to investigate diagnostic errors in surgery. Her paper, published in the Canadian Journal of Surgery, highlight the significant …

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Re-examining pension plans for professionals with Jason Pereira 58:33

11M ago58:33

58:33

Today I'm thrilled to welcome Jason Pereira, award winning financial planner to the show to re-explore pension plans for professionals. The focus is on the IPP, the individual pension plan. Discussion Points: - Individual Pension Plan (IPP) overview (2:40) - Jason's background (5:25) - key definitions - defined benefit (DB) & defined contribution (…

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E156 - Working Less, and Living More with Adi Kumar 32:29

11M ago32:29

32:29

Most of us come out of training and have no idea on how to balance a busy clinical practice, academic interests, and most importantly, our home and personal lives. Mr. Adi Kumar is trying to change that. Mr. Kumar is a consultant neurosurgeon in the UK and has written a book called Work Less, Live More: The Doctor’s Guide for Time Freedom. We caugh…

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The Building Blocks of a Happy & Successful Life - with Andrew Hallam 1:12:04

12M ago1:12:04

1:12:04

I am delighted to host international best selling author, Andrew Hallam, on today's episode. We have a wide ranging discussion on the pillars of a successful life, the relationships between money & home ownership & happiness, spending money to enhance life satisfaction, evidence-based investing for success & simplicity, relationships, purpose, & le…

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