37. The trailblazing Black trainees righting medicine's historical wrongs
In this episode, host Sandra speaks to Dr. Gbolahan (GB) Olarewaju, a public health resident physician, academic activist, and past and inaugural chair of the Black Medical Students’ Association of Ca...
13 Feb 39min
36. Because it helps! Making the most of the social history
The success of a treatment plan can depend heavily on social factors – for example, income, housing status, or whether or not someone has drug coverage. The social history is where we, as medical lear...
8 Jan 34min
35. Climate action: Just what the doctor ordered
Climate change is presenting a big problem for health, with significant implications for equity. As medical trainees, when it comes to addressing the health impacts of climate change in our patients, ...
10 Jul 202532min
34. Breaking down the Structural Determinants of Health
We learn in medical training that factors big and small have an influence on health. Broader social, economic, political, and environmental forces play an important role in determining who experiences...
25 Apr 202540min
33. Advocacy in Pediatric Health Care
Welcome back to Just Medicine! In this episode, we explore the often overlooked vulnerabilities in pediatric health care with our excellent guest, Dr. Amarens Matthiesen, a Certified Child Life Specia...
11 Apr 202546min
32. Realizing the Truth and Reconciliation Commission’s health-related Calls to Action
In this episode, our host Sandra chats with Derek K. Thompson – Čaabať Bookwilla | Suhiltun, a member of the diitiidʔaaʔtx̣ – Ditidaht First Nation and Director of Indigenous Engagement at the Univers...
14 Feb 202544min
30. Food Security & the Gut Microbiome III: Perspectives on Representation, Cultural Humility and Connection
We’re back! This is the third episode of our podcast series on Food Security and the Gut Microbiome where we continue to discuss the critical overlap of healthcare, community, and connection. We’re g...
15 Nov 202449min
