Apr 14, 2026
Who are the unsung heroes of the operating room?
In this episode of Specialty Café, host Mark Garabedian sits down with Dr. Viren Naik, FRCPC, anesthesiologist (first and foremost) and CEO of the Medical Council of Canada, to explore his path into anesthesiology and what makes the specialty such a unique and dynamic...
Mar 24, 2026
In this episode of the Royal College's Specialty Café, host Dr. Cameron Wong (PGY1, Internal Medicine) sits down with Emergency Medicine physician, educator, researcher, father, husband, and KeyLIME+ host, Dr. Adam Szulewski, FRCPC.
Whether you're a medical student exploring specialties or a resident shaping your...
Mar 17, 2026
“You as medical students have power - programs want YOU… our
future specialists.”
“Remember the goals of
medicine… do no harm, use your expertise to treat people well, and
care for anyone and everyone.”
In this heartfelt episode of Specialty Café, host Mark Garabedian sits down with Dr. Saleem Razack,...
Mar 11, 2026
What do pediatrics, Disney, and a healthy dose of discomfort have in common? For PGY4 resident Dr. Paul Barber, they’re all part of his philosophy for both medicine and life: inject fun, connect, and never stop learning. At the end of this episode, you'll have no doubt that Dr. Barber is in the right specialty!
Host...
Mar 3, 2026
On Match Day, fourth-year medical student Mark Garabedian sits down with Henry Tran (Med3) for a thoughtful reflection on the journey through medical school and the transition into what comes next.
While residency officially begins July 1, this moment offers something equally powerful: perspective. Mark shares practical...