LDTB= Life as a Doctor to be CC= CFMS Connection Podcast RIM= Research in Medicine Welcome to the Canadian Federation of Medical Students Podcast Series. We connect, support and represent our membership as they learn to serve patients and society. Our CFMS Podcast series is a collection of three separate series - Research in Medicine, Life as a Doctor To Be and the CFMS Connection podcast series.

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LDTB= Life as a Doctor to be CC= CFMS Connection Podcast RIM= Research in Medicine Welcome to the Canadian Federation of Medical Students Podcast Series. We connect, support and represent our membership as they learn to serve patients and society. Our CFMS Podcast series is a collection of three separate series - Research in Medicine, Life as a Doctor To Be and the CFMS Connection podcast series.
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Recent Episodes

August 6, 2026
RiM #21: The Surgeon-Scientist Journey in Translational Cancer Care
<p>Most clinician scientists face a brutal balancing act, but for Dr. Armen Parsyan, navigating the complex worlds of surgery and research has become his normal. How does one build a groundbreaking career across continents, disciplines, and institutions, even when systemic barriers seem insurmountable? Dr. Parsyan shares his astonishing journey from Armenia to Toronto, Cambridge, Boston, Montreal, and finally London, Ontario, a path filled with serendipity, relentless determination, and unyielding passion for innovation and patient care.</p><p> </p><p>In this episode, you'll discover how he managed to thrive despite limited institutional support, the critical role mentorship played in his success, and why resilience is the most vital traitfor emerging clinician scientists. Dr. Parsyan dives deep into the biggest challenges early career researchers face, funding constraints, bureaucratic roadblocks, and navigating dual clinical-research pathways, and offers pragmatic strategies for overcoming them. We break down thoughts on how toeffectively approach institutions pre- and post-hire, the importance of adaptability, and how to align your career goals with the funding landscape. His insights into how institutional rigidity hampers innovation and how to push past it are indispensable for anyone serious about making a mark in translational medicine.</p>

August 5, 2026
WHO Health Cares #9: Autoimmune Neurology, Multiple Sclerosis, and Learning to Think Like a Neurologist
<p>Interested in Neurology?</p><p>In this episode, Jacqueline Hong and Kuljeet Chohan interview Dr. Jennifer McCombe, a neurologist specializing in autoimmune neurology and multiple sclerosis. Alongside her clinical practice, she is actively involved in medical education, research, and national guideline development.</p><p>Dr. Jennifer McCombe shares what drew her to neurology and why she chose to subspecialize in multiple sclerosis, reflects on memorable patient cases that shaped her practice, and discusses the qualities that define an excellent neurologist. She also explores how advances in artificial intelligence and emerging technologies are transforming the field, offers practical advice for students preparing for their first neurology rotation, and shares what she looks for in future residents.</p><p><br></p><p>Produced by Ahad Daudi, Jacqueline Hong, Sarah Almasaad, and Kuljeet Chohan.</p><p>Music provided by <a href=""><u>https://freebeats.io</u></a> (produced by White Hot)</p>

July 7, 2026
RiM#20: Philosophy of Research within Medicine, Mentorship, and Collaboration with Dr. Erin Brown
<p>In this episode, Kevin Won of the CFMS Research in Medicine podcast speaks with Dr. Erin Brown, a plastic surgeon and professor at the University of British Columbia. Dr. Brown discusses his philosophy on the importance of research in medicine, which includes his experience completing a PhD in neuroscience prior to medical school. He also speaks about the importance of mentorship throughout medical training and the various national and international research collaborators and colleagues he met along the way. </p>
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