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• Ep 89: Grand Rounds: Leveraging Mental Performance Foundations for High Performance: Lessons from Sport (Leah Ferguson) 14.05.2026 1ó 6p

  Recorded on May 1, 2026.Join us for grand rounds this week where Dr. Leah Ferguson, a Professor of Kinesiology and Certified Mental Performance Consultant, discusses mental performance foundations for high performance, drawing lessons from sport to enhance resilience, adaptability, and sustained success.Leah Ferguson (Ph.D.) is a professor in the College of Kinesiology at the University of Saskatchewan. Her research, teaching, and applied work focus on sport psychology and Indigenous Peoples’ wellness, where she collaboratively works with athletes, youth, girls and women to enhance sport experiences and wholistic wellness outcomes. Leah is also a Certified Mental Performance Consultant, where she translates her research into practice with athletes, teams, coaches and sport groups to foster athlete well-being and performance. As a Métis woman, she brings a relational, inclusive lens to her work, helping athletes thrive under pressure while staying connected to their well-being.Please note that while this podcast is run by healthcare professionals, it is intended for educational and entertainment purposes only. Nothing beats care that is individualized to your own unique medical needs, so if you have any questions about content covered in this podcast that relates to your own health, please speak with your doctor today.Additionally, the views expressed on this show are our own and do not necessarily represent those of the USask Department of Anesthesiology.
• Ep 88: Grand Rounds: Preoperative Malnutrition: From Screening to Action (Chelsia Gillis) 11.05.2026 48p

  Recorded on April 24, 2026.Join us for grand rounds this week where Dr. Chelsia Gillis, a Registered Dietician and Assistant Professor in the School of Human Nutrition at McGill University, discusses preoperative malnutrition and perioperative nutrition optimization.Dr. Chelsia Gillis is an Assistant Professor in the School of Human Nutrition in the Faculty of Agricultural and Environmental Sciences at McGill University. Dr. Gillis is a Registered Dietitian, Certified Nutrition Support Clinician, and Vanier Scholar with a MSc in Human Nutrition from McGill University and a PhD in Epidemiology from the University of Calgary. Dr. Gillis’ research program aims to improve surgical patient outcomes by generating evidence-based knowledge and translating findings into clinical practice to enhance healthcare services in Canada. Her research interests include prehabilitation, Enhanced Recovery After Surgery, surgical metabolism, and patient engagement. Prehabilitation is a paradigmatic shift in the usual care of surgical patients that capitalizes on surgical wait times to correct modifiable risk factors, including malnutrition, to enhance recovery. Dr. Gillis’ innovative approach challenges current “siloed” nutritional assessment techniques through the creation of surgery-specific tools that integrate both etiologic and phenotypic assessments of malnutrition with physical function to provide personalized, targeted care that ensures the right patient receives the right care at the right time. Dr. Gillis has received research grants as Principal Investigator from the Canadian Foundation for Dietetic Research, American Society for Parenteral Enteral Nutrition, and European Society for Clinical Nutrition and Metabolism.Please note that while this podcast is run by healthcare professionals, it is intended for educational and entertainment purposes only. Nothing beats care that is individualized to your own unique medical needs, so if you have any questions about content covered in this podcast that relates to your own health, please speak with your doctor today.Additionally, the views expressed on this show are our own and do not necessarily represent those of the USask Department of Anesthesiology.
• Ep 87: Grand Rounds: What Goes Down Must Not Come Back Up – A Review of PONV Guidelines (Devin Edwards) 07.05.2026 44p

  Recorded on April 17, 2026.Join us for grand rounds this week where Dr. Devin Edwards, a PGY-3 anesthesiology resident at the University of Saskatchewan in Saskatoon, discusses postoperative nausea and vomiting (PONV) guidelines, including prevention strategies and rescue treatments.Born and raised in Winnipeg, after completing an undergrad degree in genetics at the University of Manitoba Devin went on to do his medical schooling in Saskatoon where he has since stayed. He is currently in his third year of training with the anesthesiology residency program. When he is not at the hospital you can find him with his wife on their acreage, surrounded by their many pets or frustratedly working on the lawn tractor.Please note that while this podcast is run by healthcare professionals, it is intended for educational and entertainment purposes only. Nothing beats care that is individualized to your own unique medical needs, so if you have any questions about content covered in this podcast that relates to your own health, please speak with your doctor today.Additionally, the views expressed on this show are our own and do not necessarily represent those of the USask Department of Anesthesiology.
• Ep 86: Grand Rounds: Everything you'd want to know about Brachytherapy for Gynecologic Cancers in 1 Hour or Less (Jocelyn Moore) 05.05.2026 47p

  Recorded on March 27, 2026.Join us for grand rounds this week where Dr. Jocelyn Moore, a Radiation Oncologist at the Saskatoon Cancer Centre, discusses brachytherapy for gynecologic cancers, including standard of care for cervical cancer, current and future offerings in Saskatchewan, and the role of anesthesia.Dr. Moore is a Radiation Oncologist at the Saskatoon Cancer Centre. She grew up in Saskatoon, completed undergrad and Med School at U of S before moving to CancerCare Manitoba for Radiation Oncology Residency. Her fellowship at BC Cancer (Vancouver) was in brachytherapy for prostate and gynecologic cancers. From there she worked at BC Cancer Kelowna for 5 years before finding her way back to SK. At the Saskatoon Cancer Centre, she specializes in radiotherapy for gyne, GU, and GI malignancies. For the last 3 years she has been the lead of SCA's provincial strategic initiative to expand local brachytherapy offerings for Gynecologic cancer patients.Please note that while this podcast is run by healthcare professionals, it is intended for educational and entertainment purposes only. Nothing beats care that is individualized to your own unique medical needs, so if you have any questions about content covered in this podcast that relates to your own health, please speak with your doctor today.Additionally, the views expressed on this show are our own and do not necessarily represent those of the USask Department of Anesthesiology.
• Ep 85: Grand Rounds: Rebound Pain Following Regional Anesthesia (Kiyana Ghavami) 13.04.2026 30p

  Recorded on March 20, 2026.Join us for grand rounds this week where Dr. Kiyana Ghavami, a PGY3 anesthesiology resident at the University of Saskatchewan in Saskatoon, discusses rebound pain following regional anesthesia.Kiyana is a third-year resident in the anesthesiology department at the University of Saskatchewan. Though born and raised in Calgary, twelve years of living in Saskatoon has officially made it her home. When she isn’t at the hospital, you can expect to find her at a yoga studio, the mall, or at a coffee shop. Other interests include reading, boardgames, and event planning.Please note that while this podcast is run by healthcare professionals, it is intended for educational and entertainment purposes only. Nothing beats care that is individualized to your own unique medical needs, so if you have any questions about content covered in this podcast that relates to your own health, please speak with your doctor today.Additionally, the views expressed on this show are our own and do not necessarily represent those of the USask Department of Anesthesiology.
• Ep 84: Grand Rounds: Perioperative Management of Acute and Chronic Cannabis Use (Tien Dinh) 23.03.2026 1ó 4p

  Recorded on March 13, 2026.Join us for grand rounds this week where Dr. Tien Dinh, a PGY3 anesthesia resident at the University of Saskatchewan in Saskatoon, discusses the perioperative management of acute and chronic cannabis use.Tien is a third-year anesthesiology resident. She completed both her medical degree and nursing degree at the University of Saskatchewan. When outside the hospital, she enjoys trying new crafts, spending time with family, eating, and staying active.Please note that while this podcast is run by healthcare professionals, it is intended for educational and entertainment purposes only. Nothing beats care that is individualized to your own unique medical needs, so if you have any questions about content covered in this podcast that relates to your own health, please speak with your doctor today.Additionally, the views expressed on this show are our own and do not necessarily represent those of the USask Department of Anesthesiology.
• Ep 83: Grand Rounds: Perioperative Brain Health recommendations from ASA and European Society of Anesthesiology (Chad Lorenz) 16.03.2026 1ó 1p

  Recorded on March 6, 2026.Join us for grand rounds this week where Dr. Chad Lorenz, a PGY3 anesthesia resident at the University of Saskatchewan, discusses current perioperative brain health recommendations.Dr. Lorenz graduated from the University of Saskatchewan College of Medicine after a stint in farming and ethanol plant process operating. Outside of anesthesia, family time is the priority. He spends most of his time with his wife and two kids. Most free time involves some combination of skiing/snowboarding, taekwondo, Star Wars, and a (sometimes competitive) game of Monopoly.Please note that while this podcast is run by healthcare professionals, it is intended for educational and entertainment purposes only. Nothing beats care that is individualized to your own unique medical needs, so if you have any questions about content covered in this podcast that relates to your own health, please speak with your doctor today.Additionally, the views expressed on this show are our own and do not necessarily represent those of the USask Department of Anesthesiology.
• Ep 82: Grand Rounds: Difficult Airway Society 2025 Guidelines — From Evidence to Everyday Practice (Annie Jafri) 09.03.2026 49p

  Recorded on February 27, 2025.Join us for grand rounds this week where Annie Jafri, a third-year anesthesiology resident at the University of Saskatchewan, discusses the updated Difficult Airway Society (DAS) 2025 guidelines and how to translate them from evidence into everyday clinical practice.Annie Jafri is a third-year anesthesiology resident at the University of Saskatchewan. She completed her foundational medical training at the University of Manitoba. Her clinical interests include perioperative patient safety and fostering collaborative, inclusive team communication in acute care settings. Outside of medicine, Annie enjoys spending time outdoors and taking naps with her two black cats.Please note that while this podcast is run by healthcare professionals, it is intended for educational and entertainment purposes only. Nothing beats care that is individualized to your own unique medical needs, so if you have any questions about content covered in this podcast that relates to your own health, please speak with your doctor today.Additionally, the views expressed on this show are our own and do not necessarily represent those of the USask Department of Anesthesiology.
• Ep 81: Grand Rounds: Clevidipine and Perioperative Antihypertensive Management (Sara Abolhassani) 17.02.2026 27p

  Recorded on February 6, 2026.Join us for grand rounds this week where Dr. Sara Abolhassani, a PGY3 anesthesia resident at the University of Saskatchewan in Saskatoon, discusses Clevidipine and the perioperative management of hypertension.Sara is a third-year USask anesthesiology resident. She was born in Saskatchewan’s Royal University Hospital, the same hospital she now works in most days. Prior to obtaining her medical degree, she completed her degree in pharmacy and practiced as a community pharmacist while in medical school. Outside of residency, Sara enjoys spending time with family and friends, being outdoors, and dreaming of one day having her own outdoor brick oven to bake bread in.Please note that while this podcast is run by healthcare professionals, it is intended for educational and entertainment purposes only. Nothing beats care that is individualized to your own unique medical needs, so if you have any questions about content covered in this podcast that relates to your own health, please speak with your doctor today.Additionally, the views expressed on this show are our own and do not necessarily represent those of the USask Department of Anesthesiology.
• Ep 80: Grand Rounds: From Sternum to Symphysis: Regional Anesthesia of the Trunk (Jonathan Bailey) 09.02.2026 47p

  Recorded on January 23, 2026.Join us for grand rounds this week where Dr. Jonathan Bailey, an anesthesiologist and associate professor at Dalhousie University, discusses regional anesthesia of the trunk.Dr. Bailey is an anesthesiologist and associate professor at Dalhousie University. He completed undergraduate training and medical school at the University of Saskatchewan before completing his anesthesia residency, masters in epidemiology and regional anesthesia fellowship at Dalhousie University. His clinical and research interests include acute pain, regional anesthesia, and healthcare in austere settings. Dr. Bailey is the Medical Director for Global Health and Community Engagement in the Department of Anesthesia and the Rwanda Lead for the Canadian Anesthesiologists’ Society International Education Foundation (CASIEF). He is a Vital Anaesthesia Simulation Training (VAST) instructor and co-author of VAST Wellbeing. His microgravity research has been featured on CBC News, CBC Information Morning, and the "Block it like it’s hot" podcast. He was the recipient of the Su Ganapathy Regional Anesthesia Research Award in 2025. He has received the Resident Advocate of the Year Award in 2020, the Clinical Teacher of the Year Award in 2021, and the Daily Evaluation Certificate of Appreciation in 2022.Please note that while this podcast is run by healthcare professionals, it is intended for educational and entertainment purposes only. Nothing beats care that is individualized to your own unique medical needs, so if you have any questions about content covered in this podcast that relates to your own health, please speak with your doctor today.Additionally, the views expressed on this show are our own and do not necessarily represent those of the USask Department of Anesthesiology.
• Ep 79: Grand Rounds: Management of Cervical Spine Trauma: from the ED to the OR (Ahmed Cherry) 02.02.2026 49p

  Recorded on January 16, 2026.Join us for grand rounds this week where Dr. Ahmed Cherry, an orthopedic surgeon with a fellowship in neurosurgical and orthopedic spine surgery, discusses the perioperative management of cervical spine trauma.Dr. Ahmed Cherry completed his undergraduate and Master’s degree in Biochemistry at the University of Windsor. He subsequently attended medical school and Orthopaedic Surgery residency, at the University of Toronto. Dr. Cherry completed his Complex Neurosurgical/Orthopedic Spine Fellowship at the Toronto Western Hospital. He has experience in a wide range of complex cases in both Orthopedics and Spine, with clinical and research focus aimed towards degenerative spine disease and minimally invasive procedures.Please note that while this podcast is run by healthcare professionals, it is intended for educational and entertainment purposes only. Nothing beats care that is individualized to your own unique medical needs, so if you have any questions about content covered in this podcast that relates to your own health, please speak with your doctor today.Additionally, the views expressed on this show are our own and do not necessarily represent those of the USask Department of Anesthesiology.
• Ep 78: Grand Rounds: Perioperative Management of Opioid Use Disorder (OUD) (Talha Gondal) 19.01.2026 1ó 2p

  Recorded on January 9, 2026.Join us for grand rounds this week where Dr. Talha Gondal, a PGY3 anesthesia resident working right here in Saskatoon, discusses the perioperative management of opioid use disorder.Dr. Gondal is a third-year resident at the University of Saskatchewan. He grew up in Saskatoon and completed his undergraduate degree in Sociology and medical school at the University of Saskatchewan. Outside of Medicine, he enjoys traveling and spending time with family and friends.Please note that while this podcast is run by healthcare professionals, it is intended for educational and entertainment purposes only. Nothing beats care that is individualized to your own unique medical needs, so if you have any questions about content covered in this podcast that relates to your own health, please speak with your doctor today.Additionally, the views expressed on this show are our own and do not necessarily represent those of the USask Department of Anesthesiology.
• Ep 77: Grand Rounds: Psychological Health & Safety: The Nature of a Stigma (Jim Brayshaw) 12.01.2026 57p

  Recorded on December 19, 2025.Join us for grand rounds this week where Jim Brayshaw, a performance coach with a background in crisis response, discusses psychological health and safety in the healthcare setting. This is the final episode in a 3-part grand rounds mini-series on performance, mental health, and resiliency in medicine.Jim Brayshaw is a dynamic Keynote Speaker and Mental Health Educator who believes that "When We Improve Humans, We Improve Everything." With a background that encompasses 3 Decades in the Fire Service, certification in Crisis Response, Group & Individual Neuroscience Coaching, Fire Service Leadership, & Mental Health Training, Jim’s Keynotes & Presentations bring a unique blend of empathy, neuroscience, and practical strategy to his sessions. He specializes in Artful Communication and bridging the "Sub-Clinical Gap"—the space where everyday people, everyday stress, and our mental health intersect—helping High-Performing teams make adjustments to strengthen how we navigate trauma, change, and the complexities of human connection with resilience and clarity.Please note that while this podcast is run by healthcare professionals, it is intended for educational and entertainment purposes only. Nothing beats care that is individualized to your own unique medical needs, so if you have any questions about content covered in this podcast that relates to your own health, please speak with your doctor today.Additionally, the views expressed on this show are our own and do not necessarily represent those of the USask Department of Anesthesiology.
• Ep 76: Grand Rounds: Trust, Change & Uncertainty: The Risk of Success and The Benefit of Prediction Error (Jim Brayshaw) 05.01.2026 57p

  Recorded on December 12, 2025.Join us for grand rounds this week where Jim Brayshaw, a performance coach with a background in crisis response, discusses trust and uncertainty in the healthcare setting. This is part 2 of a 3-part grand rounds mini-series on performance, mental health, and resiliency in medicine.Jim Brayshaw is a dynamic Keynote Speaker and Mental Health Educator who believes that "When We Improve Humans, We Improve Everything." With a background that encompasses 3 Decades in the Fire Service, certification in Crisis Response, Group & Individual Neuroscience Coaching, Fire Service Leadership, & Mental Health Training, Jim’s Keynotes & Presentations bring a unique blend of empathy, neuroscience, and practical strategy to his sessions. He specializes in Artful Communication and bridging the "Sub-Clinical Gap"—the space where everyday people, everyday stress, and our mental health intersect—helping High-Performing teams make adjustments to strengthen how we navigate trauma, change, and the complexities of human connection with resilience and clarity.Please note that while this podcast is run by healthcare professionals, it is intended for educational and entertainment purposes only. Nothing beats care that is individualized to your own unique medical needs, so if you have any questions about content covered in this podcast that relates to your own health, please speak with your doctor today.Additionally, the views expressed on this show are our own and do not necessarily represent those of the USask Department of Anesthesiology.
• Ep 75: Grand Rounds: The Paradox of The High Performer: Communication, Adaptation, and the NEW Resilience (Jim Brayshaw) 29.12.2025 59p

  Recorded on December 5, 2025.Join us for grand rounds this week where Jim Brayshaw, a performance coach with a background in crisis response, discusses communication, adaptation, and resilience in high performers. This is part 1 of a 3-part grand rounds mini-series on performance, mental health, and resiliency in medicine.Jim Brayshaw is a dynamic Keynote Speaker and Mental Health Educator who believes that "When We Improve Humans, We Improve Everything." With a background that encompasses 3 Decades in the Fire Service, certification in Crisis Response, Group & Individual Neuroscience Coaching, Fire Service Leadership, & Mental Health Training, Jim’s Keynotes & Presentations bring a unique blend of empathy, neuroscience, and practical strategy to his sessions. He specializes in Artful Communication and bridging the "Sub-Clinical Gap"—the space where everyday people, everyday stress, and our mental health intersect—helping High-Performing teams make adjustments to strengthen how we navigate trauma, change, and the complexities of human connection with resilience and clarity.Please note that while this podcast is run by healthcare professionals, it is intended for educational and entertainment purposes only. Nothing beats care that is individualized to your own unique medical needs, so if you have any questions about content covered in this podcast that relates to your own health, please speak with your doctor today.Additionally, the views expressed on this show are our own and do not necessarily represent those of the USask Department of Anesthesiology.
• Ep 74: Grand Rounds: Learning Analytics, Artificial Intelligence and Precision Education: Sorting out Technology in Health Professions Education (Martin Pusic) 22.12.2025 1ó

  Recorded on November 28, 2025.Join us for grand rounds this week where Dr. Martin Pusic, a Harvard Medical School professor, pediatric emergency medicine physician at the Boston Children's Hospital, and Scholar in Residence at the Brigham Education Institute, discusses AI in the context of medical education.Dr. Pusic is an Associate Professor of Pediatrics and Emergency Medicine in the Harvard Medical School, a practicing Pediatric Emergency Medicine physician at the Boston Children’s Hospital, and Scholar in Residence at the Brigham Education Institute. He recently became Director of the Research and Education Foundation at the American Board of Medical Specialties where he encourages scholarly approaches to certification of medical expertise. He is also a core faculty member of the Harvard Macy Institute where he teaches on the intersection of educational technology and Health Professions Education. He is a scholar in the field of medical expertise with his research focusing on the collection and analysis of learning analytic data to nurture and certify expertise development across healthcare specialties. Dr. Pusic obtained his medical degree from the University of British Columbia, a fellowship in pediatric emergency medicine at McGill, and his Masters (Informatics) and PhD (Human Cognition) from Columbia University. He is a Past President of the Society of Directors of Research in Medical Education, Chair of the American Heart Association’s Education Science & Programs Subcommittee and has been Co-Chair of the Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada Medical Education Research Grant Committee.There is a new wave of innovation in Health Professions Education. Artificial intelligence, precision education, and learning analytics are terms that have come to the vanguard recently. In this keynote, we will explore what its implications are for Health Professions Education. We will discuss data-driven approaches to individualizing education. And the implications for the Educator-Learner alliance. This, of course, has not been sorted out! But what we can do is draw on our experience of adapting to technology in the past to establish some useful approaches.Please note that while this podcast is run by healthcare professionals, it is intended for educational and entertainment purposes only. Nothing beats care that is individualized to your own unique medical needs, so if you have any questions about content covered in this podcast that relates to your own health, please speak with your doctor today.Additionally, the views expressed on this show are our own and do not necessarily represent those of the USask Department of Anesthesiology.
• Ep 73: Grand Rounds: Putting Patients to Sleep, Losing Your Own: the Anesthesiologist's Paradox (Rachana Bodani) 15.12.2025 59p

  Recorded on November 21, 2025.Join us for grand rounds this week where Dr. Rachana Bodani, a psychiatrist with the University of Saskatchewan, discusses the neurophysiology of sleep and how to manage sleep disruption as a healthcare worker.Dr. Rachana Bodani graduated with her Medical Degree from the University of Saskatchewan in 2009, after which she completed her psychiatry residency training at Western University in London, Ontario. Shortly after beginning her clinical practice, she resumed further education to complete an MSc in sleep medicine through the department of neuroscience at Oxford University. Dr. Bodani has been actively involved in faculty, undergraduate and postgraduate education. She currently holds the positions of the provincial psychiatry rotation director for clerkship, and the competence committee chair for the psychiatry residency program at the U of S. When she is not working, she is a busy mom who loves to cook, travel, and cheer on her 2 busy children.Please note that while this podcast is run by healthcare professionals, it is intended for educational and entertainment purposes only. Nothing beats care that is individualized to your own unique medical needs, so if you have any questions about content covered in this podcast that relates to your own health, please speak with your doctor today.Additionally, the views expressed on this show are our own and do not necessarily represent those of the USask Department of Anesthesiology.
• Ep 72: Grand Rounds: Functional Neurosurgical Procedures: What do they want again? (Aleksander Vitali, Jonathan Norton) 08.12.2025 44p

  Recorded on November 14, 2025.Join us for grand rounds this week where Dr. Aleksander Vitali, a functional and pediatric neurosurgeon practicing in Saskatoon, and Dr. Jonathan Norton, a PhD neurophysiologist also practicing in Saskatoon, discuss functional neurosurgical procedures and the impact of anesthesia on these procedures.Aleksander Vitali received his MD in Poland, completed training in South Africa and fellowships in Functional and Pediatric Neurosurgery in Vancouver. He has been a neurosurgeon in Saskatoon since 2007.Jonathan Norton gained his PhD in Neuroscience from University College London, UK, and moved to Saskatoon in 2013 to establish an intraoperative neurophysiology program. He is an Associate Professor in the Department of Surgery, with an interest in pediatric neurophysiology alongside neuromodulation.Please note that while this podcast is run by healthcare professionals, it is intended for educational and entertainment purposes only. Nothing beats care that is individualized to your own unique medical needs, so if you have any questions about content covered in this podcast that relates to your own health, please speak with your doctor today.Additionally, the views expressed on this show are our own and do not necessarily represent those of the USask Department of Anesthesiology.
• Ep 71: Grand Rounds: Acute Traumatic Rib Fracture Pain Management: Experiences from Canada's Largest Trauma Centre (Howard Meng) 01.12.2025 57p

  Recorded on November 7, 2025.Join us for grand rounds this week where Dr. Howard Meng, an anesthesiologist and pain medicine physician from Sunnybrook Health Sciences Centre in Toronto, Canada, discusses the treatment of traumatic rib fracture pain.Dr. Howard Meng is an anesthesiologist and pain medicine physician at Sunnybrook Health Sciences Centre. He is the Medical Director of the Acute Pain Service and Director of Pain for the Department of Anesthesiology and Pain Medicine. He is the Medical Director of the Integrated Pain Program at the Holland Working Conditions Program and an investigator with the Harquail Centre for Neuromodulation. He practices chronic pain at Women’s College Hospital as part of the Toronto Academic Pain Medicine Institute.Please note that while this podcast is run by healthcare professionals, it is intended for educational and entertainment purposes only. Nothing beats care that is individualized to your own unique medical needs, so if you have any questions about content covered in this podcast that relates to your own health, please speak with your doctor today.Additionally, the views expressed on this show are our own and do not necessarily represent those of the USask Department of Anesthesiology.
• Ep 70: Grand Rounds: Transfusion Medicine Considerations in Perioperative Patient Care (Oksana Prokopchuk-Gauk) 10.11.2025 59p

  Recorded on October 24, 2025.Join us for grand rounds this week where Dr. Oksana Prokopchuk-Gauk, a hematologist and transfusion medicine specialist working in Saskatoon, discusses considerations surrounding perioperative transfusion medicine.Dr. Oksana Prokopchuk-Gauk is the Provincial Transfusion Medicine Clinical Lead with the Saskatchewan Health Authority and an adult hematologist with the Saskatchewan Bleeding Disorders Program based at RUH in Saskatoon. Her background includes completion of foundational medical training at the University of Saskatchewan, followed by a Hematology residency and Transfusion Medicine Fellowship in Alberta. Dr. Prokopchuk-Gauk actively participates in provincial and national transfusion medicine committees, including the National Advisory Committee on Blood and Blood Products. Her research interests include identifying strategies to improve transfusion safety and blood utilization, and optimize perioperative care in patients with inherited bleeding disorders.Please note that while this podcast is run by healthcare professionals, it is intended for educational and entertainment purposes only. Nothing beats care that is individualized to your own unique medical needs, so if you have any questions about content covered in this podcast that relates to your own health, please speak with your doctor today.Additionally, the views expressed on this show are our own and do not necessarily represent those of the USask Department of Anesthesiology.