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Specialty Café


Are you a medical student or resident choosing your path in healthcare? Grab a coffee and settle in… this café is for you! Our hosts (med students & residents) chat with Royal College specialists and residents about their day to day lives, the reasons behind their specialty choices, the joys, the challenges, and more!  Although conversations are full of specialty insights, you’ll gain invaluable life advice about being a fulfilled and excellent clinician (and human being).  Feedspot has voted Specialty Café as one of the 10 Best Canadian Medical Podcasts.  The Royal College produces a uniquely French version of this podcast - Café des spécialités: https://cafedesspecialites.libsyn.com/. 

Apr 29, 2026

What do top residents across specialties have in common... And how do you stand out as a med student?

Recorded live at the Western Medical Students Summit (Vancouver, Feb 2026), Dr. Cameron Wong (PGY1, Internal Medicine) hosts a dynamic panel featuring residents from OBGYN, Ophthalmology, Psychiatry, and Family Medicine (+ Emergency Medicine). More than once, they promote the qualities that matter most:  teamwork, curiosity, relatability, kindness, and work ethic... and how these show up in real clinical training.

From residency realities to practical tips on excelling in medical school, this conversation touches on mentorship, research, AI in medicine, CaRMS, rural & remote experiences, and of course...  choosing a specialty - with insights you can actually use.

Panelists:
Dr. Harley Bray (PGY3, OBGYN)
Dr. Haaris Khan (PGY3, Ophthalmology)
Dr. Andrew Pauls (PGY2, Family Medicine → +1 EM)
Dr. Shirromi Sarveswaran (PGY2, Psychiatry)

Timestamps:
00:00–36:37 Panel
36:37–55:00 Q&A

A must-listen for medical students exploring specialties and preparing for residency.

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