Pathways by NOSMUSC

NOSM U Student Council
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Pathways is a student-led podcast published by the NOSM U Student Council aimed at increasing awareness of unique physician careers throughout Northern Ontario. NOSM U medical students interview physicians across all medical specialties to help medical students, residents, and future physicians plan their careers in the North. 

Episodes

  1. JAN 15

    Rural Generalism with Dr. Kvas

    This month, we chat with Dr. Kvas, MD (CCFP) and deep dive into the vast opportunities rural family physicians have in more rural settings. Dr. Kvas is a true rural generalist, providing specialized stroke care to patients in the region, helping families deliver babies in the community, treating patients in the emergency department, while also finding time to provide primary care in the clinic for his patients. Luckily for students and residents, Dr. Kvas is also a dedicated teacher through his role as Associate Professor at NOSM U. Dr. Kvas is originally from Southern Ontario, and we explore what drove him to live and practice in the North.

    36 min

  2. 2025-12-15

    Anesthesiology and Critical Care Medicine with Dr. Sarah McIsaac

    This month, we had a wonderful conversation with Dr. Sarah McIsaac, who is an Anesthesiologist and Intensivist in Sudbury, ON. Beyond Dr. McIsaac's work in the hospital, she is an *Associate Professor at NOSM University as well as the Program Director of the Anesthesia residency program. Dr. McIsaac is also the co-founder of Northern City of Heroes, an organization that aims to increase knowledge and skills for CPR. We hope you enjoy this interview as much as we did!

    48 min

  3. 2025-11-15

    Emergency Medicine, Surgical Assist, and More with Dr. Fortino

    This month, we sit down with a mentor of ours, Dr. Nick Fortino, MD (CCFP-EM), and learn about his path to Emergency Medicine, the differences between working in more rural emergency departments, and various other physician jobs he has explored throughout his career.  As promised, for students interested in Emergency Medicine, feel free to reach out to Dr. Fortino by email (nfortino@nosm.ca).

    1h 2m

  4. 2025-10-15

    Emergency Medicine and Coroner with Dr. Laura Piccinin

    Welcome to our first episode! This month, we sit down with Dr. Laura Piccinin, MD (CCFP-EM), to discuss her career as an Emergency Medicine physician in Northern Ontario. Beyond EM, Dr. Piccinin discusses her work as a coroner, her passion for teaching medical students and residents, and offers advice to anyone on their journey to medicine.

    1h 5m

  5. TRAILER

    Introducing Pathways by NOSMUSC

    Welcome to Pathways, a student-led podcast by the NOSM U Student Council. Pathways explores the unique careers of Northern Ontario physicians through engaging interviews, aiming to provide NOSMU students, residents, and beyond with valuable information for career exploration in Northern Ontario.

    1 min

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About

Pathways is a student-led podcast published by the NOSM U Student Council aimed at increasing awareness of unique physician careers throughout Northern Ontario. NOSM U medical students interview physicians across all medical specialties to help medical students, residents, and future physicians plan their careers in the North. 

Information

  • Creator
    NOSM U Student Council
  • Years Active
    2025 - 2026
  • Episodes
    5
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © 2026 Pathways by NOSMUSC
  • Show Website
    Pathways by NOSMUSC

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