11 SEP 2019 · Welcome to our show! In this episode, we introduce ourselves, differentiate our two podcast streams (Pluripotent Premed and Multipotent M.D.), give a brief overview of what each is about and what to expect, talk about where the names came from, and wrap things up by chatting about why we wanted to do a podcast. Thanks for tuning in for Episode 0 of Pluripotent Premed, your audio guide to navigating and conquering the premed years! We are your co-hosts Christopher and Ziad.

19 SEP 2019 · In the first episode of Specialty Spotlight, Christopher and Ziad interview Dr. Faisal Rehman, Nephrologist and Site Chief of Medicine at University Hospital, in London, Canada. Dr. Rehman discusses how he got to medical school, why he chose nephrology, his passion for combat sports, and his involvement in the UFC.

26 SEP 2019 · In episode 2 of Multipotent M.D., Ziad and Chris interview Dr. Adam Power, a Vascular Surgeon and Program Director of Vascular Surgery at LHSC. They talk about Dr. Powers journey through medical school, his residency in General Surgery, his love for innovation, and many more surprises!

3 OCT 2019 · In the first episode of Residency Reel, Ziad and Christopher interview Dr. Ahmed Hijazi, a PGY1 (1st year resident) in Family Medicine, placed in Petrolia, Ontario. A recent graduate of Schulich, Dr. Hijazi talks about his life in residency, how he got to where he is, his CaRMS journey, and even shares his experiences not matching for Urology in the first iteration.

10 OCT 2019 · Dr. Jessica Howard is a Family Physician working in Ilderton, ON. This week she joins us to chat about her specialty, her extra training in dermatology, and the dynamic of being married to another physician. Other topics we discuss include work-life balance, highlights of the speciality, scope of practice, and much more!

17 OCT 2019 · In the fourth episode of Specialty Spotlight, Ziad and Christopher interview Dr. Andrea Ens, a Pediatric Endocrinologist at LHSC. A graduate of Schulich, Dr. Ens talks about her career path in Peds and Endocrinology, her experiences being a woman in Medicine, her research involvement in an up and coming field known as Social Pediatrics, and the dynamics of being in a dual-physician household.

24 OCT 2019 · In the 5th episode of Specialty Spotlight, Ziad and Chris interview Dr. Stuart Smith, a Cardiologist with a focus in Heart Failure and Transplant at University Hospital (London, On). Dr. Smith talks about his journey to medicine, his role in implementing Heart Failure programs around Ontario, how sub-specialization in Cardiology has changed patient management, and how transplant medicine has changed over the years.

7 NOV 2019 · In this episode of Multipotent M.D., Ziad and Chris interview Dr. Gary Tithecott, Pediatrician and Associate Dean of Undergraduate Medical Education at Schulich School of Medicine and Dentistry. Dr. Tithecott discusses his career in pediatrics, the contrast between his role as a physician and his role as Associate Dean, the implementation of the new Competency-Based Medical Education (CBME) Curriculum at Schulich, and much more!

14 NOV 2019 · In this two-part episode of Specialty Spotlight, we get the return of the POWER HOUR, as we're joined by Dr. Nicholas Power, a Urological Oncologist at LHSC in London Ontario. In part 1, Dr. Power dives into detail on his academic career, discusses the challenges of working with cancer patients, and provides thought-provoking insight on his views of Death and Medicine. Dr. Power shares some gut-wrenching experiences that really show how important it is to promote physician wellness, and how to approach difficult situations that involve death.

21 NOV 2019 · In Part 2 of our interview with Dr. Nicholas Power, we discuss his love for innovation, and how he implements it in his field. As well, given that it is currently Movember, we went in depth with Dr. Power with regards to Prostate and Testicular Cancer awareness, screening guidelines, management, and prevention.