Dr. Asli Buyukkurt is a fourth year resident in Neurology at McGill. Dr. Buyukkurt completed a B.Sc. in neuroscience and went on to pursue her medical training at McGill University. She has a profound interest in medical education. In addition to acting as the co-chief resident in Adult Neurology, Dr. Buyukkurt lectures and leads group discussions in the Faculty of Medicine. She has also been involved in the CaRMS selection process, and discusses her experiences, both as an applicant and as a reviewer in this episode of our podcast. Beyond medicine, Dr. Buyukkurt is a tap, jazz, and hip-hop dancer and a paint-by-number enthusiast.
In this podcast we discuss:
1:43 – Dr. Buyukkurt’s journey into medicine
4:23 – Palliative care in the Neurology residency curriculum
6:12 – Choosing Palliative Care as an elective
8:17 – Navigating uncertainty with patients
10:25 – Finding meaning in your specialty
10:58 – Medical education and near-peer teaching in Neurology
17:09 – Small group learning at McGill University
19:05 – Developing a professional identity
21:33 – Dr. Buyukkurt’s thoughts on teaching
23:28 – Dr. Buyukkurt’s perspective on prioritizing wellness
30:09 – Navigating peer anxiety during CaRMS
32:52 – Dr. Buyukkurt’s experience with CaRMS couples matching
42:30 – Finding the right person-environment fit
44:49 – Final thoughts from Dr. Buyukkurt
This podcast was created and produced by Jill Caplan and Ana Clouatre, current McGill Medical students and members of the Mindful Medical Learner Team. Show notes were written by Jill Caplan and edited by Zoe O’Neill.
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