Making those dark on-call nights just a little brighter.
By James and Rebecca
Welcome to Learning in the Dark.
Founded in 2021 and sponsored by the Canadian Association of Radiologists Resident & Fellow Section, this educational radiology podcast is designed to orient you to high yield on call pathologies that will prepare you for call, taking cases in rounds, and the board exams. Each episode will provide you with an approach, imaging findings and case discussions while formatting through the classic 4 D’s of radiology: Detect, describe, differential and decision.
Meet your Co-hosts
REBECCA SPOUGE
Rebecca is a Founder and Co-Host of Learning in the Dark. She is currently a Radiology resident at the University of British Columbia with a passion for teaching, singing and outdoor adventures. Combined with her infectious curiosity to learn she hopes to bring some energy and fun to call preparation.
LAUREN MILLS
Lauren is currently a final year medical school at Dalhousie University in Halifax, Nova Scotia. In her free time, she enjoys spending time outside running or hiking, and perfecting the perfect cup of pour-over coffee. She hopes to help medical students learn about the breath of opportunity available in Radiology.
YILIN
Yilin was born in a small city in northern China who, with his parents, trekked across the ocean for his dream of becoming a radiology resident at the University of British Columbia. In his free time, he likes to gym, play with his bunny, and make a more than recommended amount of Nespresso coffee in preparation for his call shifts.
RICHARD
Richard is a first-year radiology resident at UBC, currently doing his intern year in Victoria. Before medicine, he completed a degree in physics, and has been resting on his laurels ever since. He enjoys hiking, guitar, and is trying his hand at sailing – learning the ropes, so to speak. His favourite author as of late is P.G. Wodehouse.
JAMES ROBERTS
James is a PGY-5 radiology resident at the University of British Columbia. During his free time, he enjoys skiing, running, and crossword puzzles. James is in constant pursuit of baking the perfect loaf of bread and winning the New Yorker cartoon caption contest. After residency, He’ll be starting a fellowship in chest imaging.
