Discover how to transform challenges into opportunities with an experienced medical professional, blending passion with purpose in a career spanning public health, media, and advocacy.
- Online event.
- Q&A follows the discussion.
What does it take to turn unexpected challenges into extraordinary opportunities? Join Dr. Lipi Roy (MSc 1998), U of T alumna and global health advocate, as she shares her remarkable journey—from Toronto to Rikers Island, and from biomedical research to becoming MSNBC's trusted medical contributor.
Through stories of resilience, career pivots, and personal passion, Dr. Roy offers actionable insights on managing burnout, building a purpose-driven career, and thriving in the face of adversity. This event will leave you inspired and empowered, whichever stage of life you find yourself.
Don't miss out on this opportunity to hear from one of the top voices in public health!
About Dr. Roy
Dr. Lipi Roy is a physician, speaker, entrepreneur, and media personality dedicated to health education and advocacy. She is the founder of SITA MED, a health speaking and training company focusing on stress-related conditions like addiction, mental illness, and sleep disorders. A clinical assistant professor at NYU Langone Health, Dr. Roy also treats patients with opioid use disorder at Greenwich House and previously served as Chief of Addiction Medicine at Rikers Island, overseeing care in the USA's second-largest jail complex.
Dr. Roy’s career spans Boston, where she cared for homeless populations, and New York City, where she served as Medical Director of COVID Isolation Sites during the pandemic. She is a sought-after speaker and media contributor, having made over 350 appearances on MSNBC and other major networks. Dr. Roy holds degrees from Tulane University and completed residency at Duke, blending clinical care, public health, media, and education to empower healthy decision-making.
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