{"version":1,"type":"rich","provider_name":"Libsyn","provider_url":"https:\/\/www.libsyn.com","height":90,"width":600,"title":"OBGYN Residency, Hockey Sticks & Mucky Boots","description":"A season of planting. A season of watering. A season of harvest. Farm life & OBGYN are actually kind of similar!  Recorded at the 2025 International Conference on Residency Education (ICRE), join Specialty Caf\u00e9 reporters Sienna Allan and Dr. Harley Bray (PGY2 OBGYN) as they hijack the podcast lounge for a candid conversation about life in OBGYN residency, mentorship,  and so much more! Dr. Bray draws striking parallels between living and working on a farm and training in obstetrics and gynecology\u2026 long days, unpredictable challenges, deep responsibility, and the quiet rewards that make it all worth it. She also reflects on an often-overlooked truth of medical training: while medicine asks a lot, it\u2019s essential to save energy for the people who support you beyond the hospital. The conversation dives into Dr. Bray\u2019s passion for rural practice and women\u2019s health, shaped by lived experience and a strong commitment to improving access to care. From resilience to perspective, this episode is a reminder that \u201cthe hard is what makes it great.\u201d And yes\u2026 a well-deserved shout-out to Harley\u2019s mum \ud83d\udc9b If you particpate in a Royal College accredited residency, don't forget to join as a Resident Affiliate. It\u2019s free, and you can start claiming MOC credits right away. Click here to learn more ","author_name":"Specialty Caf\u00e9","author_url":"https:\/\/www.royalcollege.ca\/","html":"