Primary Medicine Podcast Dr. Kevin and Dr. Dimitre: Canadian Medical Educators

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In this episode we are talking with Dr. Megha Poddar about evidence based approach in treatment of Obesity. Dr. is an Endocrinologist and Obesity medicine specialist in Toronto, Ontario. She is a diplomate of the American Board of Obesity Medicine and an Assistant Professor (Adjunct) in the Department of Medicine at McMaster University.







Dr. Poddar serves as the Medical Director of the Medical Weight Management Centre of Canada (MWMCC) and the Clinical Director of the LMC Weight Management Program. As a lead author and co-author, she has contributed to various resources on obesity education, including the McMaster textbook of internal medicine and the 2020 Canadian Adult Obesity Clinical Practice Guidelines. She is dedicated to mentoring healthcare providers in obesity management and clinical development, both nationally and globally, and is a passionate advocate for patients living with obesity.







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In this episode we are talking to Dr. Puneet Seth about his predictions about advancements on AI in primary care in 2024. These advancements will impact administrative staff, patients, clinicians, medical students and the entire novel medical ecosystem.







Dr. Seth is a medical doctor and technologist, recognized for pioneering digital health tools and advancing AI in healthcare. He led InputHealth as President and CMO, developing the Collaborative Health Record, and later contributed to AI integration at TELUS Health. Currently, he advises health AI startups, engages in teaching, conducts clinical research and writes about the intersection of AI and medicine.







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On today’s podcast we talk to Marc-David Munk, a Canadian/American emergency physician and healthcare executive.







Over the past decade, he has held leadership roles at various nontraditional healthcare delivery organizations in the US and abroad. He began his career as a professor of emergency medicine and as the medical director for the Qatari national ambulance service.







He later became a senior executive at high-performing physician groups in the US and abroad. He is also the author the the upcoming book Urgent Calls From Distant Places about his experience as an air ambulance physician with the Flying Doctors.







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On today’s podcast, we will be talking to Dr. Stephen Sharpe, a fellow family physician and the Medical Director of Aroga Health, one of the fastest growing Lifestyle Medicine Clinics in Canada.







There is no longer any serious doubt that daily habits and actions profoundly affect health and quality of life. This concept is supported by literally thousands of research articles and incorporated in multiple evidence-based guidelines for the prevention and/or treatment of chronic metabolic diseases. The study of how habits and actions affect both prevention and treatment of diseases has coalesced around the concept of “lifestyle medicine.” Lifestyle medicine interventions include nutrition, physical activity, stress management, sleep hygiene, social support, and smoking cessation.







Given the current climate around health care, this outcome-driven approach is vital for the future of both patients and health caregivers.







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Dr. Dimitre







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On today’s podcast we talk to Dr. Luke Napier, the founder of Virtual Hallway.







Virtual Hallway (virtualhallway.ca) is a platform that bridges the gap between primary care providers and specialists, making peer-to-peer phone call consultations swift and efficient via their innovative platform modelled after the traditional “hallway consult”.







This digital solution saves time for both physicians and patients while enhancing healthcare outcomes. 







It is being used robustly in Nova Scotia and Prince Edward Island health authorities and is now available in Ontario.







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Dr. Dimitre







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In this episode of the primary medicine podcast, we will talk about the benefits of intermittent fasting and the alternative fasting mimicking diet with the CEO of L-Nutra, Dr. Joseph Antoun. Fasting is a popular dietary strategy that involves alternating periods of eating and fasting. It has been shown to have various positive effects on the body, such as improving blood sugar levels, reducing inflammation, enhancing brain function, and promoting weight loss. We will discuss how it works, what are the different types of fasting protocols, and how to implement them safely and effectively including using a fasting mimicking strategy. Stay tuned for an informative and engaging conversation with Dr. Antoun, a leading authority on dietary and metabolic health.







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Dr. Dimitre







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