Stories - CAMI

Real change takes time and effort but every day we see interactions that shape the culture of academic medicine.

The following are stories from individuals who came forward to share.

Equity

You don’t know what you don’t know! Watch for the cognitive biases!

Equity

Ketan Kulkarni

As a physician of BIPOC and racially visible minority, my voice has a wide variety of notes to form a rich pattern. I feel fortunate and privileged to care for patients with blood disorders and cancers and help families with a wide variety of background! From new Canadians to not so new Canadians!

Compassion

How empathy and compassion saved my life

Compassion

Elke Hutton

When I lived in Richmond, BC, I was looking for a new GP after my old one told me he wasn't my mother when I came to him for reassurance that I would be ok during an elective procedure.

High Five!

When was the last time you greeted someone with a high five? It is a gesture of compassion, a deeply humanistic act when we celebrate every success, big or small, with team members as we journey together towards a common goal.

Compassion

Dr. Roger Wong

Thank you so much, Dr. Dawson and the OVFHT!

I can’t thank my family physician enough — Dr. Charlotte Dawson, you quite literally changed my life!

Nicole

• Almonte, ON

• August 15, 2023

Thanks to all the mentors in my life!

I remember coming to the realization I had a mentor. I had learned about mentorship and was grappling with the concept and wondering if I should find a mentor. It was an epiphany to then realize I already had one!

Cathy MacLean

• Saskatoon

• November 28, 2023

Forging My Path in Timmins, Ontario!

Having the opportunity to study medicine in the Northern Ontario community of Timmins was an exceptional privilege that I do not take for granted. Throughout my time there, I had the opportunity to witness the diverse and comprehensive role of rural family physicians.

Anthony Miller

• Timmins, ON

• November 28, 2023

Respect

Small acts of kindness matter

Respect

Dr. Cheryl Holmes

This morning, I was prompted to reflect on a time when someone showed me kindness.

A Journey of Compassion: How One Family Physician Shaped Me

When I look back at my experiences during my medical education journey, there is one moment that I cherish with great appreciation.

Respect

Geneviève Moineau

Safe Spaces

The power of connection shines a light on the hidden culture of medicine

Safe Spaces

Dr. Angela Cooper

Recently, I gave a presentation called ‘Why Wellness Interventions Don’t Work’, to explore how the culture of medicine creates barriers to wellness.

Self-Care

The power of setting boundaries

Self-Care

Dr. Lawrence Yang

I was a prototypical family medicine hopeful. I had gotten straight A’s in high school, fared well in undergrad, excelled on the MCATs.

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Real change takes time and effort but every day we see interactions that shape the culture of academic medicine.

Equity

You don’t know what you don’t know! Watch for the cognitive biases!

Compassion

How empathy and compassion saved my life

High Five!

Thank you so much, Dr. Dawson and the OVFHT!

Thanks to all the mentors in my life!

Forging My Path in Timmins, Ontario!

Respect

Small acts of kindness matter

A Journey of Compassion: How One Family Physician Shaped Me

Safe Spaces

The power of connection shines a light on the hidden culture of medicine

Self-Care

The power of setting boundaries

Share your story with the academic medicine community.

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