Raw Talk Podcast podcast

Raw Talk Podcast

Raw Talk is a graduate student-run podcast at the University of Toronto about medical science, and the people who make it happen. We focus on the journeys, perspectives, and expertise of health researchers, professionals, students, patients, and community members at the University of Toronto and beyond. Our mission is to promote the research culture within the Institute of Medical Science, the Temerty Faculty of Medicine, and broader life sciences community; provide guidance to current and prospective graduate students; and to engage the public in medical science innovations and translational research.

Raw Talk is a graduate student-run podcast at the University of Toronto about medical science, and the people who make it happen. We focus on the journeys, perspectives, and expertise of health researchers, professionals, students, patients, and community members at the University of Toronto and beyond. Our mission is to promote the research culture within the Institute of Medical Science, the Temerty Faculty of Medicine, and broader life sciences community; provide guidance to current and prospective graduate students; and to engage the public in medical science innovations and translational research.

 

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#134: The Art, Science & Healing of Head & Neck Reconstruction

In this episode, we follow the story of Mr. Patel, who underwent life-changing surgery aft... more

06 Nov 2025

36 MINS

36:56

06 Nov 2025


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#133: Tobacco to HPV: A New Era of Head and Neck Cancers

In this episode, Noor sits down with Dr. Tony Eskander, head and neck surgeon and scientis... more

18 Sep 2025

27 MINS

27:02

18 Sep 2025


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#132: A Shot at Cancer Prevention: The HPV Vaccine

The idea of a vaccine against cancer may seem like science fiction, but in the case of HPV... more

14 Jul 2025

37 MINS

37:20

14 Jul 2025


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#131: A Strong Start: Microbiome Milestones in Early Life

The human microbiome has been a hot topic of discourse – but what do we really know about ... more

11 Jun 2025

46 MINS

46:10

11 Jun 2025


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#130: Plant-Based Diets & Supplements: Truth or Trend?

Are plant-based diets really healthier—or just another social media trend? Between #WhatIE... more

19 May 2025

56 MINS

56:57

19 May 2025


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#129: Lights, Camera, Healing: Medicine On Screen

In the words of Robert Mckee, our appetite for story is a reflection of the profound human... more

19 May 2025

57 MINS

57:28

19 May 2025


#136

#128: Male Contraceptives: A Shared Responsibility

Male contraceptives are on the horizon, promising to revolutionize reproductive health, ex... more

02 May 2025

56 MINS

56:46

02 May 2025


#135

#127: Physiotherapy in Action: Transforming Care

Physiotherapy plays a vital role in healthcare, blending science, movement, and patient-ce... more

29 Jan 2025

55 MINS

55:28

29 Jan 2025


#134

#126: Surgical Innovations: Lungs on Ice, Robots and Harnessing AI

In this episode, we dive into the world of surgical innovation—think lungs on ice, robots ... more

14 Nov 2024

38 MINS

38:02

14 Nov 2024


#133

#125: Raw Talk Reunion: Our Alum

Welcome to the Raw Talk Reunion mini series where we touch base with past team members! In... more

15 May 2024

38 MINS

38:18

15 May 2024


#132

#124: Raw Talk Reunion: Our Co-Founders

Welcome to the Raw Talk Reunion mini series where we touch base with past team members! In... more

01 May 2024

34 MINS

34:51

01 May 2024


#131

#123: Nursing: The New Generation

Conversations around generational differences in the workplace are becoming increasingly c... more

20 Mar 2024

48 MINS

48:15

20 Mar 2024


#130

#122: Navigating Trauma: From the Field to the Bay

Trauma-related injuries are severe and can often lead to long-lasting adverse patient outc... more

20 Dec 2023

56 MINS

56:28

20 Dec 2023


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#121: Healthcare Privatization in Ontario

What do you think when you hear the words “Bill 60”?  For years, public versus private hea... more

14 Dec 2023

49 MINS

49:26

14 Dec 2023


#128

#120: The Era of Ozempic: Anti-Fat Bias and Body Image

In an era where medications like Ozempic are gaining popularity for their off-label use as... more

22 Nov 2023

53 MINS

53:07

22 Nov 2023


#127

#119: Clinical and Cultural Perspectives on Rural Family Medicine

Canadians in rural areas make up one-fifth of the population yet are served by only 8% of ... more

25 Oct 2023

52 MINS

52:06

25 Oct 2023


#126

#118: Cervical Cancer Screening: The Smear Test Alternative

In this two-part episode, we discuss two very important topics related to Women’s Health; ... more

27 Sep 2023

21 MINS

21:14

27 Sep 2023


#125

#117: Endometriosis: Common Disease, Uncommon Diagnosis

In this two-part episode, we discuss two very important topics related to Women’s Health; ... more

27 Sep 2023

31 MINS

31:28

27 Sep 2023


#124

#116: Medical Imaging: Radiology Revolution

Medical imaging, from the familiar X-rays to advanced MRI and CT scans, has revolutionized... more

09 Aug 2023

46 MINS

46:14

09 Aug 2023


#123

#115: The Future of Paramedicine

When 911 is called for medical assistance, paramedics are the personnel that are dispatche... more

21 Jul 2023

39 MINS

39:17

21 Jul 2023


#122

#114: Inclusivity in Sports and Fitness

The sports and fitness spaces play an important role in fostering communities – we can cha... more

14 Jun 2023

42 MINS

42:47

14 Jun 2023


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#113: Raw Talk Live: Finding the Cutoff

In this special episode, we reflect on our Raw Talk Live event, themed "Finding the Cutoff... more

01 May 2023

44 MINS

44:30

01 May 2023