Dr. Jovita Beyer: Community connections, mentorship, and paying it forward
Heart of Family Medicine
by Alberta College of Family Physicians
1y ago
Dr. Jovita Beyer set out on a journey towards family medicine thanks to her rugby coach who also happened to be the family physician in her hometown of Rocky Mountain House. Throughout her career, Dr. Beyer credits mentors who have shaped her into the family doctor she is today, and how mentoring others has enriched her life and practice. Listen in to gain perspective on how mentorship can lead the way to wellness ..read more
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Drs. Amy Gausvik and Nicole Cardinal: Providing care where and when its needed most through the Alberta Indigenous Virtual Care Clinic
Heart of Family Medicine
by Alberta College of Family Physicians
2y ago
Meet AIVCC Medical Director, Dr. Amy Gausvik and family physician Nicole Cardinal as they discuss the recent launch of the Alberta Indigenous Virtual Care Clinic—its purpose and importance in providing adaptive, community-based care for remote and rural patient populations. More information on the AIVCC can be found at https://aivcc.ca ..read more
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Dr. Shirley Schipper: Balancing family, medicine, and establishing women in leadership roles
Heart of Family Medicine
by Alberta College of Family Physicians
2y ago
In this episode, Dr. Shirley Schipper bravely shares personal experiences and tribulations she has faced as a woman in leadership positions over the years. Listen to Dr. Schipper's honest take on the good, the bad, and the hope for equitable opportunities for leaders in medicine.  ..read more
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Dr. Rollie Nichol: Alignment, accountability, and answering the call to family medicine
Heart of Family Medicine
by Alberta College of Family Physicians
2y ago
Dr. Rollie Nichol's story begins with his military upbringing that shaped his aspiration for leadership. Family medicine may not have initially been on his radar, but it soon became his calling. Find out how Dr. Nichol discovered his path to family medicine, how the specialty has evolved over the years, and how he pushes the boundaries to ask ‘what’s next’ in these changing times ..read more
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Dr. Allan Bailey: Applying systems thinking to the heart of family
Heart of Family Medicine
by Alberta College of Family Physicians
2y ago
Having started his professional career as a civil engineer, Dr. Allan Bailey quickly realized that his astute problem solving and systems thinking skills could quickly be transplanted into a different sector—health care. Realizing his childhood dream, Dr. Bailey found a new path in family medicine and has been building connections with his patients and community partners ever since ..read more
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Dr. Cathy Scrimshaw: Transitioning out of rural family practice after 30 years
Heart of Family Medicine
by Alberta College of Family Physicians
2y ago
After more than 30 years of rural family practice and 28 years as a family doctor in the community of Pincher Creek, Dr. Cathy Scrimshaw reflects on her time in rural family practice—the significant patient relationships she’s developed over the years, what it has meant to her personally, and what the future of family medicine and family practice holds ..read more
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Matthew Corkum: Taking the fear out of disabilities through inclusion, determination, and a zest for life
Heart of Family Medicine
by Alberta College of Family Physicians
2y ago
Having been diagnosed with cerebral palsy at 18 months didn’t stop Matt from achieving and excelling at all things he does. Matt is an accomplished meteorologist and, in his spare time, a public speaker, advocating and educating people on the importance of inclusion of people with physical disabilities. On this podcast, Matt shares his patient story about the challenges and successes he has experienced through the health care system ..read more
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Drs. Marjan Abbasi and Sheny Khera: Healthy aging through efficient, coordinated, and collaborative models of care
Heart of Family Medicine
by Alberta College of Family Physicians
2y ago
Drs. Marjan Abbasi and Sheny Khera have created and lead real and tangible positive change for the senior patient population by developing a primary health care model for healthy aging. Rooted in the Patient’s Medical Home (PMH) vision, Drs. Abbasi and Khera designed a proactive and preventative care model by including the patient, their families, and the care teams who support them in the design, development, and implementation of it. The wholistic and comprehensive care model not only looks at the PMH vision but the whole health and wellness neighbourhood primary care networks and partner or ..read more
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Dr. Susan Adelman: Serving underserved communities with compassion, grace, and understanding
Heart of Family Medicine
by Alberta College of Family Physicians
2y ago
Dr. Susan Adelman is a champion and advocate for her patients wherever she practises—be it in the northern Alberta community of Peerless Trout First Nation to Stand Off, Alberta within the Blood Tribe community, or her street outreach work for safe substance use. Listen to Dr. Adelman while she shares her perspective on serving underserved populations and provides an exemplary model of how to build empathy and understanding for patients.  ..read more
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Dr. Scott Garrison: Facilitating practice change through family medicine research and pragmatic trials
Heart of Family Medicine
by Alberta College of Family Physicians
2y ago
Finding a way to connect the dots to solve the big problems family physicians and their practices face is what keeps Dr. Scott Garrison going. Learn how a simple conversation with his patient informed his passion to help family physicians answer the big questions and changed his professional trajectory ..read more
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