Connecting the Dots is a new CPSBC podcast series that was launched earlier this year. The podcast aims to help physicians and surgeons connect CPSBC’s regulatory work to the issues impacting the broader health-care system.
Each episode will highlight relevant and pressing topics in medical regulation, and feature guests who are at the forefront of dealing with health-care issues in BC. Three episodes are available now.
Episode 1: Meet our new registrar and CEO, Dr. Patrick Rowe
In the first episode, CPSBC registrar and CEO, Dr. Patrick Rowe, discusses his priorities over the coming years, and how he plans to continue work towards addressing Indigenous-specific racism in the health-care system. He also shares his views on how CPSBC can play a role in managing the physician shortage and on the upcoming transition to the Health Professions and Occupations Act.
Episode 2, Part 1: Navigating towards Culturally Safe Care with Mark Matthew
This episode features an interview with Mark Matthew on the systemic challenges and opportunities in BC’s health system, and steps taken to navigate towards culturally safe care. Mark has worked in Indigenous health for over 16 years and is currently the director of Indigenous Health with Health Quality BC.
Episode 2, Part 2: Indigenous Cultural Safety and Allyship with Dr. Leah Seaman
The most recent episode features an interview with Dr. Leah Seaman who offers registrants insight into how they can become allies and incorporate culturally safe practices into their work. Dr. Seaman is a family physician who practises in BC and the Northwest Territories. She is a physician partner in the Kootenay-Boundary Aboriginal Services Collaborative and sits on the Indigenous Health Committee at the ºÚÁÏÉç of Family Physicians of Canada.
Listen to the podcast below or subscribe to Connecting the Dots on , , or .
New podcast episodes will be announced in the ºÚÁÏÉç Connector or by email.
Questions or feedback about Connecting the Dots can be directed to communications@cpsbc.ca.