Ep. 2: Paediatric and Global Plastic Surgery (w/ Dr. Johanna Riesel)

Welcome to Episode 2 of Reconstructive Minds, a podcast dedicated to demystifying plastic and reconstructive surgery for medical students across Canada and beyond!In this episode, we sit down with Dr. Johanna Riesel, a paediatric craniofacial surgeon at the Hospital for Sick Children (Toronto, ON) and Assistant Professor at the University of Toronto.Together, we explore the breadth of plastic surgery, with a focus on paediatric plastic and reconstructive surgery, global surgery, surgical education, and surgeon wellness. We discuss Dr. Riesel’s career journey, her perspectives on building a meaningful career in surgery, and much more! Whether you're early in medical school or considering a future in plastic surgery, this episode offers valuable insights from one of Canada’s leading paediatric craniofacial surgeons.This episode is brought to you by medical students at the Temerty Faculty of Medicine, University of Toronto.Date of Recording: May 25th, 2026Guest: Dr. Johanna Riesel, MD, MHPE, FRCSCHosts: Valentina Shamoun (2T8) and Parsa Razeghi (2T8)Producer: Joseph Elgallad (2T8)Logistics: Valentina Shamoun (2T8), Parsa Razeghi (2T8), Joseph Elgallad (2T8), and Gursharan Marwaha (2T9)