Since I started doing these talks in 2016, I have grown in my walk with God so my thoughts on various topics may have changed over the years. If you hear anything with which you do not agree, or just want to find out more about what I believe, feel free to drop me a line at vijaydaniels@christianrockstardoctor.ca.
All audio talks are stored as mp3s on my google drive. The below links do not work well on a mobile device unless you have the free Google Drive app installed, so you may want to download that to your mobile device if you plan on accessing the talks from it.
CaRMS and Matching to Edmonton (February 13, 2017) 10 min
Speaker for CMDA Edmonton Graduation 2025 (32 min). For audio only click here.
If the below video won't play, you can watch it on YouTube here.
Invited to talk to high school students about my approach to biomedical ethics
(1hr16min). If the below video won't play, you can watch it on YouTube here.
Talk to CMDA Edmonton Chapter, October 18, 2021
(37 min for talk, 33 min for Q&A). If the below video won't play, you can watch it on YouTube here.
Talk to CMDA Manitoba Graduating Class of 2021 (May 7, 2021) 18 min
Talk to CMDS and non-CMDS students (March 19, 2019) 44 min
CMDS Grad Banquet Talk April 13, 2017 (41 min)
The world will send you a message of playing it safe when it comes to choosing a career, managing finances, and your social settings. What does God want of us?
Part 1 - Does God Exist (March 3, 2017) 24 min
Part 2 - The Problem of Suffering (March 9, 2017) 43 min (note I get quite emotional in this one)
Is Desensitization to Suffering Good or Bad in Medicine (April 3, 2017) 9 min
A Christian approach to LGBTQ and other issues (April 3, 2017) 35 min
CMDA Student Talk February 5, 2025 (45 min)
Topics covered:
When a non-Christian asks you "Why do you want to prevent MAID", what would you say? And how do you engage with patients who request something you don't agree with?
What were some challenges that you faced in med school/clerkship/residency and how did that challenge your faith?
How outspoken should trainees (students and residents be about their faith)?
What role does prayer, evangelism, faith healing play in Christian medical practice?
Have your colleagues ever perceived you differently (negatively or positively) because you were a Christian? If so, how do you handle it?
How do you achieve work-life balance?
How does our patients' suffering impact our relationship with them (as a Christian)?
What books have influenced your ethics the most? Are there any books you would recommend to us?
Are you part of a church or Christian community?
CMDA Student Talk November 29, 2023 (45 min)
Topics covered:
What does “cure” mean? What is comfort care? Clarifying my views on MAID
What does “pro-life” mean / how does this impact how you vote?
What are some books / media that I would recommend?
Are there are things that have shaken my faith in what I have seen in medicine or have made me question my role here?
What are some stories that really illustrates what I love about what I do?
My thoughts on the “dignity” of our patients
How to balance truth with love especially in grey areas, and especially disagreements between Christians
A way to know if an action is right or wrong
CMDA Student Talk February 1, 2023 (43 min)
Topics covered:
What were some challenges that you faced in med school/clerkship/residency and how did that challenge your faith?
What role does prayer, evangelism, faith healing play in Christian medical practice?
Have your colleagues ever perceived you differently (negatively or positively) because you were a Christian? If so, how do you handle it?
How can one better integrate one's faith with their work (or school)?
How do you achieve work-life balance?
What are different ways to handle things at work that go against our Christian beliefs?
CMDA Student Talk April 22, 2020 (55 min)
Topics covered:
How do I connect with patients spiritually / pray with them?
How has my faith been impacted by seeing so much disease?
How do I address MAID or other ethical challenges while not wanting to be a part of something that is against my conscience?
How do I stay motivated?
What can we do differently as Christian doctors compared to other doctors?
CMDS Student Talk April 23, 2018 (48 min)
Topics covered:
First half: Questions from students
How do I keep my passion in teaching?
How to discern a particular field of medicine?
How do I incorporate faith into practice?
How do I balance everything / build sabbath / rest in life as a physician
For those transitioning to residency, how much does one give when one has so much debt?
Second half (starting at 22 min)
Ambition in Medicine and Christianity. Alternate title: How to be a successful Christian academic; Answer: Don't have a plan!
CMDS Student Talk April 3, 2017 (44 min)
Topics covered:
Is Desensitization to Suffering Good or Bad in Medicine
A Christian approach to LGBTQ and other issues
CMDS Student Talk February 13, 2017
Topics covered: My medical education journey; Favourite music; Balancing time at work with family and church; My "mission field"; Evolution, Demons and illness; Sharing faith with patients and colleagues; Belief in God despite suffering; How I avoid pride as a doctor
Topics covered: Demons and illness; Inexplicable healing; Evolution and other science that is inconsistent with the bible; Effect of training on my faith; Advice for transitioning to clerkship
Comment July 2018: I'm currently working through some readings on demons and illness and my current views may be different than what I said back in May 2016.
CMDS Student Talk April 4, 2016
Topics covered: How do I remain humble; Trusting in God despite suffering; Tips for Breaking Bad News; Ethics and Conscientious Objection; Hardest thing I have seen in Medicine; How to avoid burnout; My best craziest inspiring story