Cree two-spirit physician Dr. James Makokis on trans medicine and how to be a better ally
Dr. Makokis spoke to the CMA about how physicians can make health care more inclusive and practise gender-affirming medicine.
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Nova Scotia physician Dr. Thomas Brothers on the importance of seeking expert advice — outside of medicine
Addiction medicine expert Dr. Brothers talks about how he builds bridges with the community outside of medicine to better serve patients.
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Quebec resident Dr. Mathieu Nadeau-Vallée on TikTok as a public health tool (and how ‘Trudeau’ ended up in his username)
With more than 1.2 million likes on his TikTok videos and 75,000 fans, Dr. Nadeau-Vallée has become one of Quebec’s top health care influencers on social media.
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Saskatchewan physician Dr. Alexander Wong on the power of nuance on social media — really
Clinician-researcher Dr. Wong talks about becoming one of the few physicians on the Prairies speaking out on the pandemic and navigating the politics of health policy.
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Indigenous psychiatrist Dr. Nel Wieman on transforming medical culture from the inside
Dr. Cornelia (Nel) Wieman speaks about her decades of experience as an advocate for Indigenous health and anti-racism.
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Dr. Onye Nnorom on social justice and combating anti-Black racism
Toronto-based family doctor and BPAO president Dr. Onye Nnorom uses her voice to combat anti-Black racism and address health inequities.
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Dr. Melissa Lem on environmental advocacy and the power of debate
Dr. Melissa Lem talks about why she’s taken to speaking out on Twitter and in traditional media as a form of environmental activism, and how she handles debate.
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"This is our lane": Dr. Naheed Dosani on why Twitter advocacy matters – despite the trolls
Dr. Naheed Dosani talks about the power of online advocacy, and why he keeps going despite the trolls.
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Dr. Amy Tan on speaking out about race and equity in medicine
Dr. Tan talks about why she’s become active in social and traditional media to tackle issues of race in medicine.
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