20 episodios
Heart of Family Medicine Alberta College of Family Physicians
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Thank you for tuning into the Alberta College of Family Physician’s podcast The Heart of Family Medicine.
This podcast will explore stories that demonstrate the unique and trusted relationships that Albertans have with their family physicians. The interviews and stories will communicate the collective contributions, capabilities, and commitments of family physicians to the people of Alberta.
Family physicians have a special role in the health care system due to their broad scope of practice and relationships with other healthcare providers. They work diligently both within and outside of their practices to provide excellent care to their patients and contribute to the health of their communities and the advancement of family medicine.
We often define the specialty of family medicine using the head, the hands, and the heart as an analogy. With the head encompassing the medical information and knowledge gathered during medical school; the hands acting as the catalyst to apply the skills and knowledge developed; and lastly the compassion and the emotional intelligence to be able to connect and communicate with the people they serve symbolizing the Heart of Family Medicine.
We hope you enjoy our podcast and continue to hear more from us.
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Dr. Jovita Beyer: Community connections, mentorship, and paying it forward
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.
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Dr. Shirley Schipper: Balancing family, medicine, and establishing women in leadership roles
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.
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Dr. Rollie Nichol: Alignment, accountability, and answering the call to family medicine
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.
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Dr. Allan Bailey: Applying systems thinking to the heart of family
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.
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Dr. Cathy Scrimshaw: Transitioning out of rural family practice after 30 years
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.
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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
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/.