Doctor Kathryn Wood joins us today to talk about rural medicine and the impact lack of medical access can have on both patients and physicians. She details what it’s like to work in the Peace River area in Northern Alberta, the impact on the mental health of doctors and patients, how she chose the path of rural medicine, and what she’d love medical shows to get right about remote medicine.

The key moments in this episode are:

• 00:01:00 - Dr. Kathryn Wood's Journey to Medicine 
• 00:04:08 - Rural Medicine in Peace River 
• 00:08:31 - Surgical Skills in Rural Medicine 
• 00:11:13 - Balancing Work and Self-Care 
• 00:13:48 - A Day in the Life of a Rural Surgeon 
• 00:15:19 - Balancing Work and Parenthood 
• 00:17:37 - Impact of Limited Medical Care 
• 00:21:50 - Revolutionizing Reproductive Health 
• 00:26:27 - Myths and Realities of Rural Medicine 
• 00:27:36 - Balancing Autonomy and Patient Care 
• 00:29:15 - Personal Growth and Training 
• 00:30:47 - Challenges of Rural Medicine Recruitment 
• 00:32:14 - Lack of Rural Exposure in Medical Education 
• 00:37:29 - Inaccuracies in Medical Portrayals in Media 
• 00:39:58 - Rural Medical Practice Opportunities 
• 00:40:49 - Advice for Starting Out in Rural Practice 
• 00:41:32 - Challenges Faced by Physicians 
• 00:42:22 - Access to Mental Health Care in Rural Areas

CW: Medical procedures

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