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What would the world be like if we understood that each time a patient shares their story, they are inviting us into the sacred ground of their life? What wisdom might we gain from truly listening to those we aim to help? How might we transform our institutions to better serve our communities?
For Professor Tasleem Ras, family physician, educator, researcher, and Head of UCT's Department of Family, Community and Emergency Care, these questions lie at the heart of the academic endeavour.
In this episode of Awakening Doctor, Prof Ras shares his personal story and reflects on the pivotal moments that have shaped his career: the epiphany that surgery would not fulfil a deeper calling; building a family practice in his childhood community; the difficult decision to leave clinical practice for academia; and managing the CTICC Hospital of Hope during the COVID-19 pandemic – a time when shared vulnerability created unprecedented unity and humanised care.
Together, we explore the lessons he learned from working in under-resourced communities, the existential and ideological tensions facing healthcare today, and the vital role of faith, trust, and humility in medicine.
Through each transition and reflection, Prof. Ras’s philosophy becomes clear: medical education must balance technical competence with empathy and wisdom, must recognise the knowledge that resides in communities, and honour the sacred dimensions of healing.
Join us for a thought-provoking reminder that education, at its best, is an act of hope - shaping not only better doctors, but a better world for us all.
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If you enjoy these conversations and would like to support this work, please consider donating to our podcast fund using the link above. Your contribution helps us cover production costs and keep bringing you great content. No amount is too small and your support means the world to us. Thank you for listening!
Host:
Dr Maria Christodoulou
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Website: https://www.awakeningdoctor.com/podcast
Disclaimer: The views and experiences shared are those of the individual guest and do not necessarily reflect those of the host or the Awakening Doctor podcast. All accounts are personal and have not been independently verified. No responsibility is assumed for the accuracy or completeness of the information shared.
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By Dr Maria ChristodoulouWhat would the world be like if we understood that each time a patient shares their story, they are inviting us into the sacred ground of their life? What wisdom might we gain from truly listening to those we aim to help? How might we transform our institutions to better serve our communities?
For Professor Tasleem Ras, family physician, educator, researcher, and Head of UCT's Department of Family, Community and Emergency Care, these questions lie at the heart of the academic endeavour.
In this episode of Awakening Doctor, Prof Ras shares his personal story and reflects on the pivotal moments that have shaped his career: the epiphany that surgery would not fulfil a deeper calling; building a family practice in his childhood community; the difficult decision to leave clinical practice for academia; and managing the CTICC Hospital of Hope during the COVID-19 pandemic – a time when shared vulnerability created unprecedented unity and humanised care.
Together, we explore the lessons he learned from working in under-resourced communities, the existential and ideological tensions facing healthcare today, and the vital role of faith, trust, and humility in medicine.
Through each transition and reflection, Prof. Ras’s philosophy becomes clear: medical education must balance technical competence with empathy and wisdom, must recognise the knowledge that resides in communities, and honour the sacred dimensions of healing.
Join us for a thought-provoking reminder that education, at its best, is an act of hope - shaping not only better doctors, but a better world for us all.
Send us a text
Support the show
If you enjoy these conversations and would like to support this work, please consider donating to our podcast fund using the link above. Your contribution helps us cover production costs and keep bringing you great content. No amount is too small and your support means the world to us. Thank you for listening!
Host:
Dr Maria Christodoulou
Follow us on Social Media:
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/awakeningdoctor/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/AwakeningDoctor
Website: https://www.awakeningdoctor.com/podcast
Disclaimer: The views and experiences shared are those of the individual guest and do not necessarily reflect those of the host or the Awakening Doctor podcast. All accounts are personal and have not been independently verified. No responsibility is assumed for the accuracy or completeness of the information shared.