2 Guys In Scrubs

The guys have started their 3rd year of med school and are officially clerks in scrubs. They reflect on their experiences so far, discussing paediatrics, cardiology, general surgery, anesthesia, patient encounters, how to choose a medical specialty, and more. 

The guys welcome Dr. Larry Chapman to the podcast. They discuss hospital medicine, rural vs. urban practice, mentorship in medicine, systems improvement in the hospital, and much more. 
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Dr. Larry Chapman is a Vancouver-based hospitalist and UBC clinical lecturer whose medical philosophy is rooted in a legacy of empathy and person-centered care. A high-achieving graduate of the University of Cape Town and founder of the International Association of Student Surgical Societies, Dr. Chapman’s diverse career spans high-acuity emergency medicine in South Africa to serving as Chief of Emergency in rural Alberta. With additional expertise in GP oncology and point-of-care ultrasound, he brings a wealth of experience in managing medical complexity and resource-limited care to his current role at Surrey Memorial Hospital. Today, he remains dedicated to medical education and quality improvement, blending technical rigour with the compassionate approach modeled by his grandfather.

Join Silas for a special trip to Brussels where he discovers the latest on intensive care biotechnology and practice. 

The guys welcome Dr. Julia Wimmers-Klick to the podcast. They discuss medical school pedagogy, UBC Medicine, urban vs rural training, AI in medical education, professional identity, and more. 
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Dr. Julia Wimmers-Klick is an Austrian and German-trained ENT surgeon who transitioned from performing over 1,000 surgeries to becoming a leader in Canadian medical education. Currently a Senior Lab Instructor at UNBC and Assistant Professor of Teaching at UBC, she holds key leadership roles in Faculty Development and Anatomy.
Her diverse research spans cochlear implants, generative AI in assessment, and the history of women in surgery. Dedicated to teaching first- and second-year students, she focuses on creating structured, humane, and joyful learning environments across the medical curriculum.

The guys welcome in the New Year with renewed enthusiasm. They settle in to discuss research during medical school, CARMS applications, atrial fibrillation, the role of empathy in healthcare, and much more

The guys welcome guest speaker Dr. Gidon Frame to the podcast. They discuss private vs public healthcare, family practice, global health, aesthetic medicine, and more.  
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Dr. Frame is a fellow of the College of Family Practitioners, associate professor at UBC, and certified with the American Board of Anti Aging and Regenerative Medicine. As one of the early adopters of aesthetic medicine, he has become a key opinion leader and instructor of non surgical cosmetic procedures, speaking and instructing internationally. He currently runs one of the most successful anti aging and aesthetic medicine clinics in BC, and is a leading voice in the field.
 
 

Your favourite illustrious scrub-wearing guys return to discuss their recent clinical experiences. The guys discuss history taking and physical skills in the hospital setting, clinical decision making... Delbert gives Silas a challenge, and more. 

Delbert and Silas return where they discuss the ins and outs of the 2nd year Medical program at UBC, family medicine placements, medical ethics, hypoxemia at the bedside, the wonders of GLP-1 Agonists, and much more. 

Delbert and Silas settle in for their inaugural episode where they discuss the nature of scrubs, ER doctors, health literacy, guidelines, strabismus, and many other random things