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Conversations with Jillian

Dr. Jillian Horton
Physician Wellness
Royal College Of Physicians and Surgeons Of Canada
Maria Zorzitto
Accessibility
Disability
Physician Health Program
Multiple Sclerosis
Medical Education
John Maddox Prize
Patient Safety
Advocacy In Medicine
Research Integrity
Medicine
Mentorship
St. Michael's Hospital
Toronto
Colitis
Mental Health
Toronto Metropolitan University
Emergency Medicine

Developed in collaboration with Dr. Jillian Horton to support the Royal College Physician Wellness theme, this series of interviews provides an opportunity for you to reflect on wellness and coping in these challenging times. Each interview is supplemented with expert analysis of "key moments" to guide reflection and further personal development.

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Join host Jillian Horton, MD, FRCPC as she speaks with Teresa Chan, HBSc, BEd, MD, FRCPC, MHPE, DRCPSC (Clin. Ed.), MBA, about navigating a career in medicine after a diagnosis of multiple sclerosis during residency.

In this conversation, Dr. Chan... more

Join host Jillian Horton, MD, FRCPC as she speaks with Jon Novick, MDCM, FRCPC about his work in physician health and his own lived experience as a physician with a chronic illness.

In this conversation, he reflects on what it means to be both a p... more

Join host Jillian Horton, MD, FRCPC as she speaks with Maria Zorzitto, MD, FRCPC. During her university years, Maria experienced a traumatic car accident that left her with a spinal cord injury, making her paraplegic overnight. What followed was a lo... more

Join host Jillian Horton, MD, FRCPC as she speaks with Nancy Olivieri, MD, FRCPC. The discussion highlights the importance of advocacy in medicine, particularly in support of patients, and exploring how fear can prevent some from speaking out. They a... more

Join host Jillian Horton, MD, FRCPC as she speaks with Sharon Straus, MD, FRCPC about her own evolution from being a mentee to developing her own skills and passion as a mentor. They also discuss Dr. Straus's transition from clinical work into leader... more

Join host Jillian Horton, MD, FRCPC as she speaks with Thomas Piggott, MD, FRCPC. Together they talk about formative experiences that influenced Dr. Piggott's desire to become a public health physician. They also discuss the unique challenges that he... more

Join host Jillian Horton, MD, FRCPC as she speaks with Nazik Hammad, MD, FRCPC about her own journey from Sudan to Canada as an International Medical Graduate (IMG) including the joys, barriers and resilience needed when learning and practicing in a ... more

Join host Jillian Horton, MD, FRCPC as she speaks with P. Ronan O'Connell, MD, FRCSC (Hon) about the importance of mentorship for surgeons-in-training and early career physicians. They also touch on the experience of bearing witness to changes in med... more

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Recent Guests

Teresa Chan
Canadian emergency physician, medical educator, founding dean of the Toronto Metropolitan University School of Medicine
Toronto Metropolitan University
Episode: Conversations with Jillian - Interview with Dr. Teresa Chan [S4E03]
Jon Novik
Psychiatrist, psychoanalyst, and addiction medicine specialist
Private practice in Oakville, Ontario; Medical Director of the OMA Physician Health Program in Toronto
Episode: Conversations with Jillian - Interview with Dr. Jon S. Novik [S4E02]
Maria Zorzitto
Geriatrician at St. Michael's Hospital, Toronto
St. Michael's Hospital, Toronto
Episode: Conversations with Jillian - Interview with Dr. Maria Zorzitto [S4E01]
Nancy Olivieri
Physician and whistleblower discussed in the interview
University of Toronto (contextual, profile based on discussion)
Episode: Conversations with Jillian - Interview with Dr. Nancy Olivieri [S3E04]
Sharon Straus
Leader in medical education and geriatrics
University of Toronto; St. Michael's Hospital (former leadership roles)
Episode: Conversations with Jillian - Interview with Dr. Sharon Straus [S3E03]

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Recent interactions between the hosts and their guests.

Conversations with Jillian - Interview with Dr. Teresa Chan [S4E03]
Q: What was it that made you want to become a physician?
She reflects on a family history in medicine, personal exposure to patient care, and a desire to help people in healthcare, ultimately leading her to pursue medicine after initially exploring other educational paths.
Conversations with Jillian - Interview with Dr. Teresa Chan [S4E03]
Q: Could you take me through the decisions that ended up propelling you into medicine?
Teresa describes growing up around healthcare, considering teaching, and ultimately balancing education and medical training, with decisive moments including acceptance to medical school and the realization that she could contribute both as a clinician and educator.
Conversations with Jillian - Interview with Dr. Nancy Olivieri [S3E04]
Q: What else can colleagues do to support someone who takes a risk as a whistleblower?
Beyond moral support, practical actions like organizing petitions, attending meetings, providing safe spaces to speak, and maintaining a public stance that centers patient safety and ethical practice are crucial; these actions help protect individuals and reinforce a culture of accountability.
Conversations with Jillian - Interview with Dr. Nancy Olivieri [S3E04]
Q: One of the things we often talk about in these conversations, Nancy, has to do with well-being. what kept you well?
I think the resilience comes from a combination of acute, driving urgency during crises and later, long-term support from colleagues and family, a belief in patient-centered work, and a practical sense that small actions and a strong social network can sustain you through profound professional and personal strain.
Conversations with Jillian - Interview with Dr. Sharon Straus [S3E03]
Q: What was it like being recruited into leadership by a senior mentor, and how did that shape your approach to mentorship?
The guest recounts a breakfast conversation where a chair encouraged her to apply for a leadership role, the mentor's enduring support, and the realization that mentorship is about empowering others rather than directing them.

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