Resident Doctors of BC Pulse Podcast

Episode 4C - Parenting in Residency

In this episode, Geoff (Physiatry R3) and Emily (Emergency Medicine R3) talk about parenting in residency. Geoff and Emily speak with experts in the field, the resident wellness office, and some parents themselves to get a comprehensive view of what it's like to be a parent in residency.

Episode 6 - Tips for Surviving R1

In this episode Geoff (Physiatry R3) and Emily (Emerg R3) discuss tips for surviving the first year of residency. The tips were submitted to the Pulse Podcast by residents from R2-R5 from a wide range of programs all over the province. Be sure to tune in for great advice about how you can thrive during the best year of your life.

Episode 5C - Fate minus Spending equals Happiness: Financial Tips with Dr. Healey

In this episode, Geoff (Physiatry R2) talks with Dr. Paul Healey (ER Staff), one of the two co-founders of the Physician Financial Independence Facebook group. Paul's group has rapidly become one of the biggest sources of unbiased financial information for Canadian physicians. Geoff and Paul chat about financial literacy, and how you can get your financial health into tip top shape. Geoff and Paul reference several websites in their discussion, including:
mrmoneymustache.com

whitecoatinvestor.com

canadiancouchpotato.com

facebook.com/groups/303157906773998/ (Physician Financial Independence Facebook Group)

 

Episode 5B - Disabling Insomnia: A discussion about disability insurance

In this episode, Geoff (Physiatry R2) talks about the basics of disability insurance with the experts from the Financial Literacy Council. If Disability Insurance has you flummoxed, or if the Sandman eludes you, be sure to check in.

Episode 4B - Pregnancy in Residency

This episode is the second part of our Parenting in Residency Mini-Series. Today Geoff (Physiatry R2) and Vivian (General Surgery R2) talk about the challenges of pregnancy during residency. This episode features interviews with Claire (Internal Medicine R2), Kaila (Physiatry R5), Elizabeth  (Clinical Councillor at the Resident Wellness Office), and Stacey Cabbage (Family R2 and Parenting in Residency Researcher). Stay tuned for Part C in our Parenting Mini-Series!

Episode 5A - The Dreaded Paycheck

This is the first of a two part mini-series about finances in residency. In this episode, Geoff talks with experts from FLC about how to read and understand your paycheck. Part B will focus on disability insurance.

 

Episode 4A - Deciding to Start a Family

Have you ever wondered about the benefits and difficulties of starting a family in residency? Have you wondered how you're supported by your union and employer? You're not alone! This topic is a three part mini-series that discusses all the issues and benefits of pregnancy and parenting during residency. Tune in to the half hour podcast to learn more.

 

Next part will be up later in June!

Episode 3 - Top Tips and Two Tours

Episode 2 - Tackling Taxes

A graph is available alongside the content this week.

Episode 1 - Technology in Medicine