Tackling Physician Burnout – Building a Resilient Health Care System for Physicians 

Last month, Assistant Professor of New College’s Buddhism, Psychology and Mental Health, Dr. Elli Weisbaum, alongside Dr. Noah Ivers and Dr. Treena Wilkie joined acclaimed health journalist Avis Favaro on From The Burgundy Chairs, Santis Health podcast to discuss their projects and pioneering solutions on helping physicians with burnout.

Originally aired on February 11, 2025. All credits to Santis Health.

Episode 37 | Tackling Physician Burnout – Building a Resilient Health Care System for Physicians

To foster patient-first care, Canada needs healthy physicians.

In Canada, the issue of burnout is reaching critical levels, with nearly three-quarters of health care providers reporting symptoms of burnout. This has a profound impact not only on physicians but also on patient care and the sustainability of our health system. Dr.Bill, a key venture of RBCx, in partnership with the Ontario Medical Foundation, has invested $150,000 into three grants for physician-led research projects to help address this challenge. With over 200 applications, the selected projects focus on peer support, mindfulness training, and wellness evaluations.

In our latest episode hosted by acclaimed health journalist Avis Favaro, we’ll hear from three dedicated Ontario physicians — Dr. Noah Ivers, Dr. Elli Weisbaum, and Dr. Treena Wilkie — who are leading these projects and pioneering solutions to help physicians thrive. Together, we’ll explore the specific approaches of each project, early findings, and the potential to help reshape physician wellness in Canada.

You can also catch up on From The Burgundy Chairs, on Apple Podcasts, Spotify and Soundcloud.