Family Docs: The Early Years is a four-part podcast created by the Ontario College of Family Physician for family physicians in their first 10 years of practice.
OCFP: Ontario College of Family Physicians early years in practice
Episode 4 of the Family Docs: The Early Years Podcast – Leadership Skills. The OCFP's Early Years in Practice Committee member, Dr. Jillie Reston speaks with Dr. Elaine Blau about the importance of leadership. Their conversation covers the skills and qualities of a good leader, the importance of self-awareness, the challenges of leadership, and other tips on how to lead.
Episode 3 of the Family Docs: The Early Years Podcast – Mentoring Opportunities. Dr. Suzie Lotimer and Dr. Jobin Varughese, members of the OCFP's Early Years in Practice Committee speak with the OCFP Collaborative Mentoring Networks Clinical Lead, Dr. Arun Radhakrishnan about mentorship as a tool to improve and expand clinical practice.
This three minute breathing exercise is lead by Dr. Alison Kelford, a family physician certified in Mindfulness-Based Cognitive Therapy. It's an excerpt from a longer conversation with Dr. Kelford as part of the OCFP's podcast series, Family Docs: The Early Years.
In Episode #2 of the Family Docs: The Early Years Podcast, Dr. Alexis Pizale speaks with Dr. Alison Kelford about physician wellness and the role of mindfulness can play in helping with patient interactions, analytical thinking, decision making, being comfortable with uncertainty and more.
Episode 1 of the Family Docs: The Early Years Podcast – Transitioning to Practice. Dr. Britta Laslo and Dr. Corey Bricks, members of the OCFP's Early Years in Practice Committee speak with MD Financial Management consultant Saif Khan and HealthForceOntario regional advisor James Draper on the key considerations when building your practice.