Family Planning for Docs - Thriving or Surviving?
This podcast is an extension of our platform at www.familyplanningfordocs.com, a website created for Canadian medical trainees to highlight useful information about family planning in a medical career. Our group has a mission to inform medical trainees about their options regarding family planning while navigating training, career and personal life.
Our research has demonstrated that personal stories are highly impactful and we hope to provide access to a diverse number of stories to current trainees. On our podcast, we hope to capture the stories of medical professionals who have navigated the training process and a medical career while planning parenthood, parenting and the support along the way.
Family Planning for Docs - Thriving or Surviving?
Thriving or Surviving with Abby Kapsack
“I was going to go to medical school, but I wasn’t going to let that dictate how I made other life choices. Starting a family was always something that was very important for me. The best thing you can give yourself is a life you will have no regrets about.” - Abby Kapsack
In this episode, we chat with Abby Kapsack, a medical student at the University of Toronto. We learn about her journey with family planning and family building during medical school. Join us as we delve into the joys of balancing a family and career, the pros and cons of taking time off, and the need for open conversations about family planning.
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Contact Information
Abby Kapsack
Email: abby.kapsack@mail.utoronto.ca
Abby Kapsack is a fourth-year medical student at the University of Toronto. Prior to medical school, she earned an HBSc in Biomedical Science from York University. Abby is deeply committed to learner wellness, medical education, and advocacy work. She actively participating in initiatives that support these areas and is one of the founding members of Family Planning For Docs. Abby is excited to share her journey with you all and would be thrilled to connect with you!