Tara Kiran
Family physician and health systems researcher focused on primary care improvement who leads the Our Care project and holds an academic chair at the University of Toronto.
Top 3 podcasts with Tara Kiran
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Dec 10, 2025 • 21min
Why more Canadians are finding family doctors
Tara Kiran, a family physician and health systems researcher, joins Megan O'Leary, Director of Clinical Services at Kingston Community Health Centres, to discuss the recent improvements in accessing family doctors in Canada. They explore the positive impacts of government policies and funding, share innovative approaches like Kingston’s Midtown Health Home, and uncover the challenges that still exist in family medicine. The duo highlights hopeful developments, including removing residents from waitlists and enhancing physician work-life balance, fostering renewed optimism for patients in need.
Feb 21, 2025 • 27min
Primary care lessons: What the Netherlands can teach us
Dr. Tara Kiran, a family physician and researcher from Toronto, dives into the world of primary care in the Netherlands. She discovers a system that excels with 24/7 access to care and efficient triage through dedicated call centers, lightening the load on emergency services. The discussion highlights the cultural significance of house calls and the pivotal role of practice assistants, which allow GPs to focus on complex cases. Kiran draws compelling comparisons to Canada, advocating for systemic reforms to enhance primary care accessibility and patient outcomes.
May 21, 2024 • 25min
Fixing Family Medicine — Dr. Jane Philpott and Dr. Tara Kiran
Dr. Jane Philpott and Dr. Tara Kiran discuss the importance of family medicine and the challenges in accessing primary care in Canada. They propose solutions like publicly-funded primary care teams and highlight the need for preventive healthcare, early cancer detection, and interdisciplinary care. Listeners are encouraged to advocate for better healthcare policies and take practical steps for healthcare improvement.
