7 Medical Podcasts Canadian Doctors Will Love

Hosted by two Canadian Emergency and Family Medicine doctors, Dr. Kevin and Dr. Dimitre, The Primary Medicine Podcast takes listeners through over 50 episodes of practical medical information. From discussing cannabis use, and elder care, to minimizing medical errors, these two provide listeners with a broad spectrum of topical discussions impacting Canadian healthcare professionals. 

Hosted by Dr. Mojola Omole and Dr. Blair Bigham, the CMAJ Podcasts delves into the scientific and social health advances on the cutting edge of Canadian health care. Episodes include real stories of patients, clinicians, and others impacted by our healthcare system. With over 360 episodes, ranging from an 8-minute podcast on healing with music to in-depth interviews with prominent medical experts, there’s something for everyone.

Launched in 2010 and hosted by Dr. Anton Helman, the Emergency Medicine Cases podcast pioneered healthcare podcasting in Canada! With over 300 (yes, 300) one-hour episodes that tackle in-depth discussions on core EM topics, you’ll never have a shortage of learning opportunities. Plus, the consistent release of new episodes and expert guests will keep you abreast of the ever-changing medical landscape.

Developed by the Canadian Institute for Health Information, The Canadian Health Information Podcast is a newer show with only 18 episodes available on Apple Podcasts. However, this show still packs a punch with three renowned hosts: Avis Favaro, Alya Niang, and Alex Maheux. You can expect to hear in-depth conversations about Canada’s health systems, policies, and what’s being done to keep Canadians healthy.

Three podcasts in one! That’s right. The Canadian Federation of Medical Students host three different medical shows on their platform: Research in Medicine, Life as a Doctor To Be, and the CFMS Connection podcast series. From tips on professionalism to senior medical experts reflecting on their careers, each episode is designed to help aspiring physicians navigate their path to serving patients and society. 

Launched in 2020, radiologist Dr. Yatin Chadha developed the Beyond MD Podcast with a mission to change and improve financial literacy among his Canadian medical peers. In each episode, Dr. Chadha interviews advisors, accountants, lawyers, brokers, and more to increase awareness of financial topics, such as insurance policies, investments, and estate planning to name a few. Who knew money could be so fun? This is a must-listen for medical professionals of any age.

The Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada hosts four exciting podcasts: Specialty Matters, Specialty Café, Café des spécialités, and KeyLIME. From discussing what's top of mind in specialty medicine or sharing innovative medical education articles, any physician or medical student will find a podcast episode that piques their interest and impacts their educational practice.