Episode 3 of Season 3 of Ortho Insider, brought to you by the Canadian Orthopaedic Association, features Dr. Laura Morrison, orthopaedic fellow and recent graduate from the University of Calgary, educator, researcher, and advocate in orthopaedics.

Join host Dr. Adrian Huang for a candid conversation with Dr. Morrison as she reflects on her journey into orthopaedics, her passion for mentorship, and her commitment to reshaping surgical education. She shares insights on evolving training models, the importance of inclusive spaces, and how personal wellness and leadership can drive meaningful change in the field.

She also discusses her experience with fertility preservation during residency, highlighting the importance of supportive environments and open dialogue around reproductive health in surgical training.

Don’t miss this inspiring and forward-thinking discussion with one of the specialty’s rising changemakers.

Episode 2 of Season 3 of Ortho Insider, brought to you by the Canadian Orthopaedic Association, features Dr. Scott Fletcher, President of the Australian Orthopaedic Association.Join host Dr. Adrian Huang, as he sits down with Dr. Scott Fletcher, President of the Australian Orthopaedic Association, for a powerful conversation on leadership, mentorship, and the transformative power of connection. From his humble beginnings in Tasmania to his global advocacy for connection, Dr. Fletcher shares how a single mentor shaped his career and how he's now paying it forward. With personal stories of resilience, mentorship, and even flying on a “meat plane” to pursue his passion, Dr. Fletcher’s journey is a testament to perseverance and purpose. Don’t miss this inspiring episode as we explore how international leaders can drive change across borders.

Season 3 of Ortho Insider, brought to you by the Canadian Orthopaedic Association, launches with Dr. Sebastian Rodriguez-Elizalde, Orthopaedic Surgeon at Humber River Hospital in Toronto, specializing in adult hip and knee reconstruction. In this episode, Dr. Rodriguez-Elizalde shares his unconventional path into orthopaedics, the influence of his Master’s in Health Administration, and how he pioneered Humber’s first direct anterior hip replacement program. He also reflects on the power of patient satisfaction in arthroplasty and the importance of combining surgical expertise with administrative insight to drive meaningful change.

Host Dr. Adrian Huang explores how Dr. Rodriguez-Elizalde mobilized hospital leadership, secured foundation support, and built innovative, hyper-efficient surgical programs that have improved access to care. From embracing new technologies to learning from failure, Dr. Rodriguez-Elizalde offers a candid look at the future of surgical efficiency and what it takes to push the boundaries of orthopaedic care in Canada.

Dr. Adrian Huang interviews Program Director @ UBC, Dr. Fay Leung

This episode of Ortho Insider is brought to you by Sanofi Canada, committed to advancing healthcare and helping Canadians with Osteoarthritis.

On this special Canadian Orthopaedic Care Day episode of Ortho Insider, host Dr. Adrian Huang sits down with Canadian track and field legend Bruny Surin. From Olympic gold medalist to successful entrepreneur and philanthropist, Surin shares the remarkable journey that took him from Haiti to the world stage.

He opens up about the mindset that powered his sprinting success, how he overcame adversity—including the cloud of suspicion after a major doping scandal rocked Canadian athletics—and the mental resilience that shaped both his athletic and professional life. Surin also discusses the powerful role visualization, coaching, and community played in his career, and how those same values guide the mission of the Bruny Surin Foundation today.

This episode is a powerful reminder that health, opportunity, and support systems are foundational to reaching one’s potential—in sports and in life.

Note: Bruny Surin is a paid ambassador for Sanofi. His views are his own and are based on his personal experiences.

Welcome to Season 2, Episode 1 of Ortho Insider hosted by Dr. Adrian Huang. Our guest for our first episode of the season is Dr. Peter MacDonald. Dr. MacDonald is an orthopaedic surgeon at the Pan Am Clinic in Winnipeg, MB, specializing in shoulder and knee injuries. As the Head of the Section of Orthopaedic Surgery at the University of Manitoba and Head Physician for the Winnipeg Jets (NHL) and Winnipeg Blue Bombers (CFL), his expertise and leadership in the field are unparalleled.

A bonus episode of Ortho Insider from the Canadian Orthopaedic Association, hosted by the talented Dr. Adrian Huang, highlights the theme of advocacy.

This special Ortho Insider episode spotlights Premier Andrew Furey, who serves as both the Premier of Newfoundland and Labrador and an orthopaedic surgeon.

His career reflects the significant positive impact health professionals can have in government, offering a unique perspective on leadership, advocacy, and healthcare.

Welcome to Season 1, Episode 5 of Ortho Insider, the Canadian Orthopaedic Association podcast.

In this episode, we chat with Dr. Pierre Guy, President of the Canadian Orthopaedic Association (2023-2024). Guy is a practicing Orthopaedic Trauma Surgeon at BC's level 1 Trauma Centre, Vancouver General Hospital. He is also a founding member of the Canadian Orthopaedic Trauma Society and an active member of the Orthopaedic Trauma Association.

Welcome to Season 1, Episode 4 of Ortho Insider, the Canadian Orthopaedic Association podcast.

In this episode, we're joined by Dr. Laurie Hiemstra, Past President of the Canadian Orthopaedic Association (2022-2023).

Dr. Hiemstra has worked as an Orthopaedic Surgeon at Banff Sport Medicine since 2005 and previously worked at the University of Calgary Sport Medicine Centre from 2001 to 2005.
Dr. Hiemstra holds a Clinical Professor appointment at the University of Calgary.

Welcome to Season 1, Episode 3 of Ortho Insider, the Canadian Orthopaedic Association podcast.

In this episode, we chat with Drs. Supriya Singh and Parham Rasoulinejad are adult and pediatric orthopaedic spine surgeons in London, Ontario.
They have collaborated with Team Broken Earth and SIGN fracture care to improve global spine care and hope to continue improving spine training in low-middle-income settings as well as improve access to safe and affordable spine implants.

Dr. Supriya Singh and Dr. Parham Rasoulinejad share their inspiring journeys into global health and spine surgery. As first-generation Canadians, they discuss how their backgrounds and experiences in under-resourced countries fueled their passion for addressing healthcare disparities. They delve into their collaborative work with organizations like Broken Earth and Sign Fracture Care, focusing on sustainable solutions for global spine care inequity through education and training. Their dedication to creating equitable healthcare systems is evident in their innovative approaches and commitment to empowering local healthcare providers.