On this episode of Medicmap, we have Dr. Jacques Rizkallah, a cardiac electrophysiologist in Calgary, Alberta. Tune in to listen to his unconventional path into the field of cardiology and the advice he has to share with medical students, residents, and anyone who is interested in pursuing a career in medicine.

On this episode of MedicMap, we have Dr. Ethan Sanders, an orthopaedic surgery resident based in Calgary, Alberta. Tune in to learn about the ins and outs of the residency process and expectations from a residents perspective.

Jamie Bhamra is a highly skilled Ophthalmologist specializing in various advanced procedures such as cataract and cornea surgery, cornea cross-linking, and treatments for ocular surface diseases and dry eye. Based in Calgary, Alberta, he offers comprehensive Ophthalmology services and has a vast experience performing numerous cataract surgeries both nationally and internationally. His research, which has gained accolades, focuses on areas like cornea cross-linking, cornea endothelialitis, and various aspects of refractive surgery including cataract surgery, the use of premium IOLs, Femtosecond Laser Assisted Cataract Surgery, and corneal ectasia. We are proud to feature him in our very first ophthalmology episode.

On today's episode, we have Dr. Leanne Reimche for an episode on general internal medicine. She is a clinical associate professor at the university of Calgary and the section head for general internal medicine in the Calgary zone. She is an amazing instructor and practitioner with an interest in lifestyle medicine. In addition to providing in-patient care, she also has a specialty practice focused on metabolic syndrome, diabetes, hypertension, fatty liver and obesity.

On today's episode we have the wonderful Dr. Laurie Parsons for an episode on a career in dermatology. She is a dermatologist based in Calgary and a Clinical Associate Professor at the University of Calgary. Her expertise are in wound care and contact dermatitis and she has been instrumental in shaping the education of aspiring dermatologists. In addition to her commitment to education at the undergraduate medical level, she also plays a significant role in national dermatology resident physician teaching. I had the privilege of learning dermatology through her lens and from what I remember, she was extremely receptive to feedback and answering questions and left me feeling a little less intimidated about all the things I had to learn. I am happy to introduce to you all, Dr. Laurie Parsons.