
CFP Podcast
by Canadian Family Physician (CFP), Dr. Nicholas Pimlott and Dr. David Ponka
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Le jardin sauvage : les strates de la pratique familial
May 28, 2026
Unknown duration
What should Dr. Ian McWhinney’s legacy be?
May 14, 2026
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Why is our health care system always in crisis?
Apr 30, 2026
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Understanding the importance of context in family medicine: from the molecular to the community level
Apr 16, 2026
44m 07s
The person, not the problem: A conversation with Dr. Alan Ng Cheng Hin
Mar 5, 2026
44m 00s
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| 5/28/26 | ![]() Le jardin sauvage : les strates de la pratique familial | Dans cet épisode inaugurale en français du balado du Médecin de famille canadien, la Dre Marie-Dominique Beaulieu discute de l’évolution de la médecine familiale vers une approche davantage centrée sur la santé populationnelle et la responsabilité communautaire. L’entretien explore les défis liés à l’intégration des soins primaires et de la santé publique, l’importance du travail interprofessionnel ainsi que le rôle potentiel des outils numériques et de l’intelligence artificielle dans l’amélioration des soins. La conversation aborde également les tensions entre soins individualisés et gestion populationnelle, les risques d’inégalités et les raisons pour lesquelles plusieurs réformes en soins primaires peinent à être implantées. Enfin, la Dre Beaulieu partage sa vision d’une pratique exemplaire de la médecine familiale pour les prochaines années, ancrée dans la collaboration, la proximité avec les communautés et une meilleure prise en charge collective de la santé. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | — | ||||||
| 5/14/26 | ![]() What should Dr. Ian McWhinney’s legacy be? | What should Dr. Ian McWhinney’s legacy be? Join CFP Editor Dr. Nick Pimlott and Associate Editor Dr. David Ponka in a wide-ranging conversation with Dr. Iona Heath about her essay “Continuity of care should be Dr. Ian McWhinney’s lasting legacy”. This layered essay is a contemporary reflection on Ian McWhinney’s third principle that the family physician sees every contact with his patients as an opportunity for prevention or health education. For 35 years Dr. Iona Heath practiced comprehensive family medicine in Kentish Town in London, UK. Dr. Heath is a past President of the Royal College of General Practitioners in the United Kingdom. Her essays on the nature and the state of general practice have been published in the British Medical Journal, the British Journal of General Practice, Clinical Medicine, and Canadian Family Physician and elsewhere. The essay and the books discussed in the podcast can be found at the following links: https://www.cfp.ca/content/cfp/72/4/230.full.pdf; https://canongate.co.uk/books/2244-a-fortunate-man-the-story-of-a-country-doctor; https://www.penguinrandomhouse.ca/books/395860/the-spirit-level-new-edition-by-richard-wilkinsonkate-pickett/9780241954294). Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | — | ||||||
| 4/30/26 | ![]() Why is our health care system always in crisis? | For anyone who has practiced family medicine in Canada long enough, it can feel like the health care system lurches from crisis to crisis – from overcrowded emergency rooms to long wait times to see specialists to complete lack of access to a family physician or other primary health care professional for millions of Canadians. Join CFP Editor Dr. Nick Pimlott and Associate Editor Dr. David Ponka in conversation with Dr. Maxine Dumas Pilon and Dr. Timothy Holland. They are the lead authors of a three-part series in the journal entitled “Health care crisis: Looking beyond the obvious”. In the articles and on the podcast, they explore how we got here, a new way of thinking about health care systems and our goals for health, and a way out of our perpetual crises. Links to the first two articles can be found here: https://www.cfp.ca/content/cfp/72/3/209.full.pdf; https://www.cfp.ca/content/cfp/72/4/e131.full.pdf. The third and final article in the series will be published in the May issue of Canadian Family Physician. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | — | ||||||
| 4/16/26 | ![]() Understanding the importance of context in family medicine: from the molecular to the community level✨ | family medicinecontext+2 | Dr Anna Stavdal | Core Values in Family Medicine: Inspiring Global ChangeCFP+3 | — | Foundations for TomorrowDr. Ian McWhinney+1 | — | 44m 07s | |
| 3/5/26 | ![]() The person, not the problem: A conversation with Dr. Alan Ng Cheng Hin✨ | family medicinedoctor-patient relationship+1 | Dr Alan Ng Cheng Hin | A Fortunate Man: The Story of a Country DoctorCFP+8 | — | Foundations for TomorrowIan McWhinney+1 | — | 44m 00s | |
| 1/29/26 | ![]() Finding safe harbour: a conversation with Dr. Tom Freeman✨ | family medicinemedical education+1 | Dr Tom Freeman | CFPDepartment of Family Medicine+7 | Canada | Ian McWhinneyFoundations for Tomorrow+1 | — | 30m 42s | |
| 12/18/25 | ![]() 2025 year-end review✨ | primary careCovid-19 pandemic+2 | — | medical journal articlesCFP+2 | Ontario | year-end reviewhealthcare+1 | — | 35m 42s | |
| 10/30/25 | ![]() Anaplasmosis: An emerging threat in Canada✨ | tick-borne diseasesAnaplasmosis+5 | Dr Pil JooDr Clarissa Ng | CFPCanadian Family Physician+2 | Canada | infectious diseasesclinical review+1 | — | 33m 59s | |
| 9/25/25 | ![]() The Rourke baby record at 40✨ | Rourke Baby Recordfamily medicine+2 | Dr Imaan BayoumiDr Leslie Rourke | the Rourke Baby Record (RBR)Rourke Baby Record+2 | GoderichON+1 | healthcarepediatrics+1 | — | 30m 48s | |
| 7/24/25 | ![]() The journey of a pill✨ | medication manufacturingenvironmental impact+2 | Harjas KaurDr Myles Sergeant | the CFP PodcastCFP+7 | HamiltonHalifax+1 | pharmacistresearch study+1 | — | 35m 16s | |
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| 7/10/25 | ![]() Putting patients at the center of primary care reform in Canada✨ | primary care reformfamily medicine+2 | Dr Tara Kiran | Canadian Family PhysicianCFP+9 | CanadaToronto | Canadafamily physician+2 | — | 40m 28s | |
| 3/27/25 | ![]() Planet Family Doc podcast with Dr Clayton Dyck: Dr Sonia Tsukagoshi Part 2✨ | integrative medicinefamily medicine+1 | Dr Sonia Tsukagoshi | Canadian Family Physicianthe Besrour Center+11 | LondonUK | trust in patientsevidence evaluation+1 | — | 28m 11s | |
| 3/20/25 | ![]() Planet Family Doc podcast with Dr Clayton Dyck: Dr Sonia Tsukagoshi Part 1✨ | integrative medicinefamily medicine+1 | Dr Sonia Tsukagoshi | Canadian Family Physicianthe Besrour Center+11 | LondonUK | traditional medicineglobal health+1 | — | 31m 13s | |
| 2/20/25 | ![]() Planet Family Doc podcast with Dr Clayton Dyck: Dr Jane Philpott Part 2 | In this two-part “Planet Family Doc” podcast Dr Clayton Dyck interviews Dr Jane Philpott about her new book “Health For All” and her life-long work to make health care more socially accountable and to strengthen primary care. In part 2 of the podcast Dr Dyck and Dr Philpott discuss more personal issues such as the role of spiritual health in maintaining resilience as a physician in the Canadian context; why family physicians make for great leaders; and her advice to young family physicians interested in developing their leadership skills. Finally, Dr Philpott gives her recommendation on what to bring to the “Planet Family Doc” potluck dinner. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | — | ||||||
| 2/13/25 | ![]() Planet Family Doc podcast with Dr Clayton Dyck: Dr Jane Philpott Part 1 | In this two-part “Planet Family Doc” podcast Dr Clayton Dyck interviews Dr Jane Philpott about her new book “Health For All” and her life-long work to make health care more socially accountable and to strengthen primary care. In part 1 of the podcast Dr Dyck and Dr Phillpott discuss her work as the Dean in the Faculty of Medicine at Queen’s University, the ways to strengthen primary care in Canada by considering our current challenges, but also the things we can learn by looking globally at other primary care systems. They also discuss how Dr Philpott’s experience as a politician has influenced the work she is doing now. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | — | ||||||
| 12/19/24 | ![]() 2024 year-end review | Join Editor Dr Nick Pimlott and Deputy Editor Dr Sarah Fraser for their year-end review of some of the best and most interesting content in Canadian Family Physician for 2024. Sarah and Nick each chose half a dozen (okay, well Nick cheats just a bit) of their favorite articles to review and discuss why they think they are a worth a second look for CFP readers. Together the articles cover everything from practical clinical content, to research, to more reflective commentary and interviews. Below are the links to the articles Nick and Sarah discussed: https://www.cfp.ca/content/70/1/10 https://www.cfp.ca/content/70/5/325 https://www.cfp.ca/content/70/7-8/476 https://www.cfp.ca/content/70/4/259 https://www.cfp.ca/content/70/10/617 https://cfppodcast.libsyn.com/quality-of-mind-an-interview-with-the-2023-ian-mcwhinney-lecturer-dr-iona-heath https://www.cfp.ca/content/70/7-8/491 https://www.cfp.ca/content/70/3/212 https://www.cfp.ca/content/70/5/303 https://www.cfp.ca/content/70/1/7 https://www.cfp.ca/content/70/11-12/689 https://www.cfp.ca/content/70/5/329 https://www.cfp.ca/content/70/11-12/753 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | — | ||||||
| 12/5/24 | ![]() Virtual Care | What is virtual care? What are the different types? Are some forms of virtual care better than others, depending on whether it is through the public or private system? In this CFP podcast, Dr Sarah Fraser and Dr Nick Pimlott interview Dr Sheryl Spithoff. She is the lead author of an important Commentary in our combined November-December issue, entitled “A typology of virtual primary care in Canada: making the implications clear”. Co-authors of the article were Dr Ewan Affelck and Dr Lindsay Hedden. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | — | ||||||
| 9/26/24 | ![]() Perennial post-examination surprises | As a family medicine teacher or Program Director, have you ever had a highly capable resident learner fail the Simulated Office Oral (SOO) portion of the CCFP examination? Have you ever wondered why that might happen? In the September CFP Podcast, Editor Dr Nick Pimlott interviews Dr Kendall Noel from the University of Ottawa about his article in the September issue of the journal entitled Perennial post-examination surprises. Together they take a deep dive into Dr Noel’s work on clinical reasoning, dual process theory and his hypothesis that “the intermediate effect” might account for the perennial exam surprise. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | — | ||||||
| 8/29/24 | ![]() Graphic medicine | Have you ever heard of graphic medicine? Have you wondered what is the difference between a comic and a cartoon? And how is this related to your work in the clinic? In this episode of the CFP podcast, Drs Nick Pimlott and Sarah Fraser interview author Susan MacLeod about all things graphic medicine. We dive into Susan’s professional experiences in government health communications and her transition into becoming an internationally acclaimed author. She then defines graphic medicine, gives us an overview of why it’s important, and how it relates to compassion and burnout in the health care system. Finally, Susan walks Nick and Sarah through a brief graphic medicine exercise-do try this at home! https://www.graphicmedicine.org/book-series/graphic-medicine-manifesto/ https://conundrumpress.com/product/dying-for-attention/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | — | ||||||
| 7/11/24 | ![]() Navigating the landscape of health data, health informatics and digital health: a conversation with Dr Rashaad Bhyat | In this episode of the CFP Podcast, join Deputy Editor Dr Sarah Fraser and Editor Dr Nick Pimlott in a wide-ranging discussion about health data, health informatics and digital health with Dr Rashaad Bhyat, a family physician and Senior Clinical Leader at the Centre for Clinical Innovation in Digital Health, a branch of Canada Health Infoway. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | — | ||||||
| 6/13/24 | ![]() Deprescribing sedatives: a discussion with two pharmacists | When are sleep aids indicated? What is the evidence behind melatonin? Why do sedatives put patients at risk for pneumonia? Learn all this and more in this week’s episode of the CFP Podcast. Drs Sarah Fraser and Nick Pimlott interview two pharmacists about the topic of insomnia and deprescribing sedatives. Dr David Gardner is a pharmacist and the Director of Research in Community Psychiatry at Dalhousie University and Dr. Stephanie Lynch is a pharmacist with a Family Health Team in the Department of Family Medicine at Queen’s University in Belleville, Ontario. In this podcast, the guests share their expertise on the topic of insomnia. Topics covered range from the evidence on the effectiveness of sedatives, important side effects of these drugs, and approaches to deprescribing them for your patients. Below you can find links to two of the resources mentioned by the guests: https://mysleepwell.ca/ https://healthsci.queensu.ca/opdes/cpd/educational-programs-opportunities/insomnia Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | — | ||||||
| 5/30/24 | ![]() Staying human during residency training | Join CFP Editor, Dr. Nick Pimlott, and Deputy Editor, Dr. Sarah Fraser, as they interview Dr. Allan Peterkin on the release of the 25th anniversary edition of the book “Staying Human During Residency Training: How to Survive and Thrive after Medical School”, which he co-authored with Dr. Derek Puddester. They discuss topics ranging from the pervasiveness of burnout in medicine, the value of the medical humanities and narrative medicine, continuing to find meaning in medicine, and why the book, now in its seventh edition, remains a valuable resource on being and staying well, not just for residents, but for all physicians. Dr. Peterkin is a Professor of psychiatry and family medicine at the University of Toronto, where he founded the Program in Health, Arts and Humanities. He is also a Distinguished Fellow of the Canadian Psychiatric Association and Senior Fellow at Massey College, co-founder of Creating Space-Canada’s annual medical humanities meeting, a co-founder of the award-winning Canadian literary journal Ars Medica, and has been a humanities editorial consultant to CMAJ and Medical Humanities (BMJ). Links to Drs. Peterkin and Puddester’s book can be found at https://utorontopress.com/9781487555474/staying-human-during-residency-training/. More information about Dr. Peterkin’s work in narrative medicine can be found at https://narrativebasedmedicine.ca/. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | — | ||||||
| 5/16/24 | ![]() Planetary health lens for primary care | Join CFP Deputy Editor, Dr. Sarah Fraser, and Editor, Dr. Nick Pimlott, as they interview Dr. Samantha Green and Dr. Ilona Hale about the concept of planetary health and the role that family doctors can and must play in ensuring it. Dr. Green is an academic family doctor in Toronto and the President-Elect of the Canadian Association of Physicians for the Environment (CAPE). Dr. Hale is a rural family physician in Kimberley, BC with a longstanding interest in and commitment to planetary health. The interview is based on a Commentary that Drs. Green and Hale co-authored with Dr. Meghan Davis and Dr. Jessica Nowlan entitled “Planetary health lens for primary care: considering environmental stability offers benefits to patients and providers” in the April issue of Canadian Family Physician. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | — | ||||||
| 3/14/24 | ![]() The future of family medicine in Canada | Join CFP Editor Dr. Nick Pimlott as he interviews Dr. Alan Katz and Dr. Alex Singer, family physicians and family medicine researchers at the Max Rady College of Medicine, University of Manitoba in Winnipeg. Dr. Katz is a Professor in the Departments of Community Health Sciences and Family Medicine. Dr. Singer is an Associate Professor and the Director for the Office of Research & Quality Improvement, and the Director of the Manitoba Primary Care Research Network. The interview is based on a Commentary article in the March issue of the journal entitled “The Future of Family Medicine in Canada”. Together they discuss four key ways to address the current crisis in Canadian family medicine to strengthen primary care. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | — | ||||||
| 2/22/24 | ![]() Cognitive behavioural therapy for insomnia | In this episode of the podcast, Dr Sarah Fraser interviews Dr Shayna Watson about CBT for insomnia. They delve into the ins and outs of a non-pharmacologic approach to insomnia management, including the things you can do to help patients in your busy family medicine clinic. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | — | ||||||
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