Thriving in Medicine: Breaking Silos Roundtable | Canadian Healthcare Perspectives

Go behind the scenes with Dr. Joyce Cheung, Dr. Joan Chan, and Dr. Duncan Rozario in this candid “Thriving in Medicine” roundtable. Explore the realities of caregiving, work-life balance, system sustainability, and why medicine is a calling for communicators and storytellers, not just a profession.This episode covers:💬 Honest, unscripted moments about healthcare’s everyday challenges⚖️ The value of balancing altruism and identity🚧 Stigma around physician self-care and the struggle for better supports🏥 A look at locum medicine and innovative solutions for coverage🔗 Building a sustainable physician workforce for the future👨‍⚕️Panelists:Dr. Joyce Cheung (Family & Palliative Care Physician, Chief Medical Officer at LOCVM)Dr. Joan Chan (Family & Palliative Care Physician, Restorative Medical Educator, Host of "The Other Human In The Room")Dr. Duncan Rozario (General Surgeon, Chief Medical Officer at Sigma Health Tech and Sigma Life Sciences)Title Sponsor: 🎙️ PocketMD- https://www.pocketmd.caFeature Sponsors:🤝 Jeff Welsh, J&J Financial Services / Co-Operators Group- https://www.cooperators.ca🌱 Emerge Recovery- https://www.emergerecovery.caSubscribe for more:👥 Physician stories and interviews🚀 Healthcare innovation & commentary🔔 Real answers for trainees, professionals, and patientsEnjoy the discussion? Let us know your biggest takeaway in the comments below, subscribe for more stories, and tap the bell 🔔 to stay updated on new roundtable releases!#ThrivingInMedicine #BreakingSilos #CanadianHealthcare #MedicalStories #HealthcareInnovation #DoctorAdvice #PhysicianWellbeing #WorkLifeBalance #LocumMedicine #HumanConnection #ContentCreation #Storytelling #BTS 📚 Chapters:00:00:00 "Thriving In Medicine": Roundtable #0300:00:52 Roundtable Mission & Physician Workforce00:01:25 Advice for Aspiring Clinicians00:03:19 What Makes Medicine Different00:05:41 Balance, Altruism, and Burnout00:09:19 Personal Strategies for Preventing Burnout00:10:30 Locum Solutions for Physicians00:15:44 Work-Life Balance and Practice Management00:22:27 Challenging Stigma in Taking Time Off00:29:41 Physician Mobility: Urban & Rural Insights00:33:14 Healthcare Culture & System Change00:34:12 Advice for the General Public00:39:09 Business Realities of Medical Practice00:44:03 Breaking Practices: Money, Management, & Wellness00:46:31 If Not Medicine: Alternate Careers00:50:53 Generational Patient Connections00:52:25 Closing Thoughts & Behind the Scenes