The guys welcome Dr. Larry Chapman to the podcast. They discuss hospital medicine, rural vs. urban practice, mentorship in medicine, systems improvement in the hospital, and much more.

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Dr. Larry Chapman is a Vancouver-based hospitalist and UBC clinical lecturer whose medical philosophy is rooted in a legacy of empathy and person-centered care. A high-achieving graduate of the University of Cape Town and founder of the International Association of Student Surgical Societies, Dr. Chapman’s diverse career spans high-acuity emergency medicine in South Africa to serving as Chief of Emergency in rural Alberta. With additional expertise in GP oncology and point-of-care ultrasound, he brings a wealth of experience in managing medical complexity and resource-limited care to his current role at Surrey Memorial Hospital. Today, he remains dedicated to medical education and quality improvement, blending technical rigour with the compassionate approach modeled by his grandfather.

Join Silas for a special trip to Brussels where he discovers the latest on intensive care biotechnology and practice.

The guys welcome Dr. Julia Wimmers-Klick to the podcast. They discuss medical school pedagogy, UBC Medicine, urban vs rural training, AI in medical education, professional identity, and more.

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Dr. Julia Wimmers-Klick is an Austrian and German-trained ENT surgeon who transitioned from performing over 1,000 surgeries to becoming a leader in Canadian medical education. Currently a Senior Lab Instructor at UNBC and Assistant Professor of Teaching at UBC, she holds key leadership roles in Faculty Development and Anatomy.

Her diverse research spans cochlear implants, generative AI in assessment, and the history of women in surgery. Dedicated to teaching first- and second-year students, she focuses on creating structured, humane, and joyful learning environments across the medical curriculum.