The Hat Rack
Find Something to Hang Your Hat On! Listen to The Hat Rack podcast where physicians in practice gain access to the strategies that Continuing Medical Education (CME)/Continuing Professional Development (CPD) experts and influencers use to effectively plan CME to implement change in their professional practice. The Hat Rack guests draw from their extensive experience as developers, contributors and promoters of CME/CPD, providing insights at local, provincial, national and international levels. Hosted by Dr. Bill McCauley, CPD Associate Dean & Leslie McAdam, CPD Program Administrator of the Schulich School of Medicine & Dentistry, Continuing Professional Development, Western University in London, Ontario, Canada. Questions, Comments & Suggestions can be directed to thehatrack@uwo.ca The Hat Rack Website: https://www.schulich.uwo.ca/continuingprofessionaldevelopment//continuing_medical_education/the_hat_rack.html Continuing Professional Development Website: https://www.schulich.uwo.ca/continuingprofessionaldevelopment//index.html
Episodes
S03 E01:
In this episode of The Hat Rack, host Dr. Bill McCauley sits down with Dr. Eleftherios Soleas(Terry) and Dr. Adam Gavarkovs (adam.g@ubc.ca), two leading Canadian scholars in health professions education, to explore the often-invisible world of research in Continuing Professional Development (CPD). Together, they uncover how scholarship drives change in medical education—shaping how physicians le...
S02 E06:
In this episode of The Hat Rack, Dr. Bill McCauley is joined by internationally recognized psychiatrist and physician well-being expert Dr. Mamta Gautam. Together, they explore the powerful connection between continuing professional development (CPD) and physician resilience. Dr. Gautam shares her "Five Cs of Resilience" framework—control, commitment, connections, calming, and care—and discusses how CPD can be intentionall...
Season 2 - Episode 5
In this episode of The Hat Rack, host Dr. Bill McCauley sits down with Dr. Mark Soth, a critical care physician and creator of The Loonie Doctor, to explore the intersection of financial literacy, physician wellness, and career satisfaction. Drawing from personal experience and years of financial education outreach, Dr. Soth shares how financial independence isn't just about retireme...
Season 2 - Episode 4
In this episode of The Hat Rack, we chat with Dr. Robin Mackin—a Western University alumna, pediatrician, and former member of Canada's 2008 Olympic softball team. Dr. Mackin reveals how her high-performance sports background introduced her to the power of coaching, and why she believes a similar approach can transform medical education and practice. Together with host Dr. Bill McCauley, they explore the differ...
Season 2 - Episode 3
In this episode of The Hat Rack, we chat with Dr. Robin Mackin—a Western University alumna, pediatrician, and former member of Canada's 2008 Olympic softball team. Dr. Mackin reveals how her high-performance sports background introduced her to the power of coaching, and why she believes a similar approach can transform medical education and practice. Together with host Dr. Bill McCauley, they explore the differ...
Season 2 - Episode 2
In this episode of The Hat Rack, we chat with Dr. Vladimir Yakovishin, a Western University alumnus with a powerful story of resilience in the face of adversity. Dr. Yakovishin shares his journey of unexpectedly losing his vision during medical school and the impact it had on his path to psychiatry. His insights reveal how mentorship, collegiality, and the support of the medical comm...
Season 2 - Episode 1
Join The Hat Rack as we explore the realities of rural medical practice. Dr. Ken Milne, a seasoned emergency physician, and Dr. Matt Breton, a newly practicing family doctor, discuss the unique challenges of continuing medical education (CME) in rural environments, balancing limited resources with high demands. Learn about innovative approaches to staying up-to-date, fostering colleg...
Episode 11: CPD Horizons Summer Series
In this episode, Dr. Michelle Lee Jones, an Assistant Professor in the Department of Clinical Neurological Sciences at Schulich, discusses the development and impact of social accountability rounds within her department. She explains the rationale behind this initiative, the diverse topics covered, and the importance of addressing psychosocial determinants of health in medical education. Dr. J...
Episode 10: CPD Horizons Summer Series
In this episode, Dr. Sabe De, an Associate Professor of Medicine in the Division of Cardiology and the recipient of the Schulich Award of Excellence in Continuing Medical Education, shares his experiences in coordinating large virtual CPD events, including the Western University Virtual Echo Symposium and the Western University Update in Cardiology. He discusses the...
Episode 09: CPD Horizons Summer Series
In this episode, Dr. Rookaya Mather, an Assistant Professor in the Department of Ophthalmology, discusses the critical importance of operating room ergonomics and the prevention of musculoskeletal (MSK) injuries among healthcare professionals. She shares her personal experience with a work-related injury and the insights gained from an interdisciplinary forum on MSK...
Episode 08: CPD Horizons Summer Series
In this episode, Dr. Tim Nguyen, an Assistant Professor in the Department of Oncology, presents findings from a national survey of Canadian oncologists, which aimed to understand their preferences and barriers regarding continuing professional development (CPD). He discusses key insights, such as the value placed on peer interactions, journal articles, and conferenc...
Episode 07: CPD Horizons Summer Series
In this episode, Dr. Shanil Narayan, a General Internist and Adjunct Professor who also serves as the Regional Academic Director for the Huron Perth Academy of the Schulich School of Medicine and Dentistry, discusses a project aimed at improving the management of congestive heart failure in rural environments. He shares insights from a comprehensive needs assessment...
Episode 06: CPD Horizons Summer Series
In this episode, Dr. Gauri Ghate, an Assistant Professor in the Division of Emergency Medicine, discusses the creation of an online module designed to improve the emergency department care of sexual assault survivors. She highlights the importance of addressing both the physical and psychosocial trauma experienced by these patients and shares insights from her needs assessment survey, which id...
Episode 05: CPD Horizons Summer Series
In this episode, Dr. Sonja Payne, an Assistant Professor in the Department of Anesthesia and Perioperative Medicine at Schulich, discusses the development of an online module titled "Managing the Unanticipated Difficult Airway" (MUDA). She explains the motivation behind the project, which stemmed from a needs assessment highlighting gaps in airway management skills among anesthesiologists. Dr....
Episode 04: CPD Horizons Summer Series
In this episode, Dr. Adam Gavarkovs, PhD, an education developer within the CPD office, presents a novel approach to conducting needs assessments in continuing professional development. He discusses the importance of a thorough needs assessment in creating effective educational activities and introduces a new methodology developed by the CPD office. This approach goes beyond identifying compet...
Episode 03: CPD Horizons Summer Series
In this episode, Dr. Alison Allan, Chair of the Department of Anatomy and Cell Biology at Schulich, discusses the Basic Medical Sciences Leadership Program, developed to address the specific leadership development needs of faculty in the basic medical sciences. She explains the program's three levels—investigation, application, and refinement—each tailored to different stages of leadership exp...
Episode 02: CPD Horizons Summer Series
In this episode, Dr. Kristin Clemens, an endocrinologist and associate professor in the Department of Medicine at Schulich, discusses the Faculty Development Mini Fellowship, a unique opportunity awarded through the CPD Office, and shares her enriching experience with the Harvard Leadership Certificate Program. She details the courses she took, the skills she developed, and the impact of emoti...
Episode 01: CPD Horizons Summer Series
In the first episode, Dr. John Yoo, the Dean of Medicine, delivers a greeting and discusses the significance of CPD, emphasizing its value and the efforts to enhance continuing education and professional development at Schulich. Following this, Dr. Fawad Ahmed, a family doctor and chair of the Schulich Windsor Faculty Development Committee, provides insights into the Windsor Faculty Developmen...
In this episode we delve into transformative learning in medical practice with Dr. Steve Wong, director of the renowned "This Changed My Practice" program at the University of British Columbia. Dr. Wong shares invaluable insights on integrating Continuing Medical Education (CME) seamlessly into daily practice, highlighting real-life stories of impactful changes and innovations. Join us for an enlightening conversation that explores...
George Kovacs of Dalhousie University and a practicing physician in Nova Scotia discusses with 'The Hat Rack' skills acquisition and procedural learning. Are you practicing enough? Where are your practicing opportunities? With our guest's many years of experience, Dr. Kovacs explains how the Clinical Cadaver Program came to be. Listen In.
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