Meet the Residents: Podcast series

Meet the Residents is a podcast series aimed at helping medical students get to know more about the paediatric training programs across Canada,

Hosted by medical students Nardin Kirolos, Marie Albert and Olivia Lemire, the podcast highlights the resident experiences throughout training, and provides applicants with personal perspectives. Each podcast delves into the practices at the resident’s institution, unique aspects of the program, and what it’s to live in that city.

Listen to the episodes anytime from these podcast streaming sites:

Editors: Nardin Kirolos and Alanna Jane

McMaster University

Kevin Karivelil, a PGY2 paediatric resident at McMaster University, shares his experiences in the program so far and some of his favourite highlights. 

University of Toronto

Three residents from the University of Toronto pediatrics program—Lena Dolman (PGY1), Warner Finstad (PGY3) and Jaimie Bird (PGY3) shared their varied experiences in Ontario’s capital.

Université Laval

This episode, hosted in French, features Charles-Olivier Fortin-Moore and Gabrielle Doré-Brabant, two PGY3 residents from the Université Laval pediatrics program.

Queen’s University

Thomas Kellner, a PGY1 resident in the Queen’s University pediatrics program, talks about his experience in the program so far and what it’s like to practice in Kingston.

University of British Columbia

Two residents from the University of British Columbia pediatrics program—Sabine Laguë (PGY2) and Gabe Blank (PGY1)—share their favourite aspects of the program and living in BC.

Western University

Amanda Mary Stojcevski (PGY1), Emma Metivier (PGY1), and Ola Kowalczyk (PGY3) share experiences their experiences as residents in the Western paediatrics program. 

University of Ottawa

Eleni Levreault, a PGY3 paediatrics resident in the University of Ottawa pediatrics program, talks about her experience training in the nation’s capital  

Northern Ontario School of Medicine

Two PGY1 residents from the Northern Ontario School of Medicine pediatrics program--Anne-Sophie Gervais and Sophie McBean—discuss their experiences at NOSM’s Thunder Bay and Sudbury sites.

University of Alberta

Alyssa Archibald and Rebekah Baumann, PGY3 residents from the University of Alberta pediatrics program, talk about being co-chief-residents in Edmonton.

University of Calgary

Tusia Pohoreski, a PGY3 resident in the University of Calgary pediatrics program, talks about some of the highlights of her experience in Alberta. 

Dalhousie University

Henry Annan, a PGY3 resident in the Dalhousie University pediatrics program, discusses some of the highlights of his training experience and what it’s like to practice in Halifax.

University of Manitoba

Featuring Jasleen Nijjar, Ryan Pots and Vanessa Warren, three PGY1 residents in the University of Manitoba pediatrics program, talk about living and working in Winnipeg   

University of Saskatchewan

Two residents from the Saskatoon-based pediatrics program--Danielle Olmstead (PGY2) and Savio Nguyen (PGY1) talk about their training experiences

Université de Sherbrooke

This episode, hosted in French, features residents from the Université de Sherbrooke pediatrics program: Aida Luca (PGY2), Alexis Girard (PGY2) and Valérie Bourque-Riel (PGY3).

Memorial University

Alanna Roberts, a PGY3 at Memorial shares her experiences in the program and some of her favourite things to do in St. John’s.