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Concersations with Jillian - Season 1

Concersations with Jillian - Season 1

Written by: Dr. Jillian Horton
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Welcome to Conversations with Jillian – the podcast. Produced by the Royal College and developed in collaboration with Doctor Jillian Horton, this podcast brings you inspiring stories from remarkable physicians. So go ahead; take a moment for yourself and enjoy this opportunity to reflect on your own life as a physician and to consider what brings meaning and joy in your life.Copyright © 2024 Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada. All Rights Reserved. Hygiene & Healthy Living Physical Illness & Disease Science Social Sciences
Episodes
  • Conversations with Jillian - Interview with Dr. Maria Zorzitto [S4E01]
    Apr 20 2026
    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 long period of hospitalization and rehabilitation, learning how to manage daily life, before eventually returning to her medical training. In this conversation, Maria reflects on navigating a career in medicine as a person with accessibility needs, the invaluable support she received from her teachers and colleagues, and how creative, "out of the box" thinking shaped her experiences as a patient and as a practicing physician. Royal College members: you can earn MOC Section 2 - Individual Learning credits for listening to this podcast. Dr. Maria Zorzitto is a geriatrician practicing at St. Michael's Hospital in Toronto. With over 40 years in practice, Dr. Zorzitto has been involved in clinical geriatrics, teaching and research in all settings of geriatric services in academic and community care. At St. Michael's Hospital, she has worked with a multidisciplinary team to establish the Geriatric Emergency Management Program, the Geriatric Trauma Service and the Acute Care of the Elderly Unit.
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    28 mins
  • Conversations with Jillian - Interview with Dr. Nancy Olivieri [S3E04]
    Nov 12 2025

    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 also discuss what someone can do to support a colleague taking a risk if they are not comfortable speaking up for themselves. Royal College members: you can earn MOC Section 2 - Individual Learning credits for watching this video.

    A Hematologist, Dr. Nancy Olivieri is a professor of Pediatrics, Medicine and Public Health Sciences at the University of Toronto. She is a Senior Scientist with the Toronto General Hospital Research Institute and the Cancer Care Research Unit with the Princess Margaret Cancer Centre. Dr. Olivieri's research focuses on blood disorders: sickle cell disease and thalassemia.

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    20 mins
  • Conversations with Jillian - Interview with Dr. Sharon Straus [S3E03]
    Sep 12 2025

    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 leadership roles and the importance of prioritizing her own wellness so that she can be a model for the people that she leads. The conversation also touches on what leaders can do to support health care professionals and learners in a post-pandemic world with ongoing challenges facing the health care system. Royal College members: you can earn MOC Section 2 - Individual Learning credits for watching this video.

    Dr. Sharon Straus is the Executive Vice-President, Clinical and Chief Medical Officer for Unity Health Toronto. She is also a geriatrician and scientist at St. Michael's Hospital (Toronto) and has held leadership positions at the hospital and the University of Toronto since 2009. Dr. Straus is recognized for her commitment to excellence in mentorship, impactful research, and knowledge translation.

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    30 mins
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