The Power Shift

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The Power Shift episodes

October 14, 2023From Paediatrics to Microsoft: Dr. Umang Patel’s Blueprint to Medical Leadership in Big Tech
Explore the journeys of doctors venturing from their clinic to the world of innovation and technology. Listen to Dr Umang Patel, CCIO at Microsoft and find out transferable skills of Paediatricians and how to join big health tech companies.

Timestamp:
[00:02:24] Problem-solving, team collaboration, future tech impact
[00:04:14] Diverse team essential for medical success.
[00:07:11] "Senior doctors must eat their ego to succeed."
[00:11:42] Advice for doctors considering health tech: assess job risks, be cautious of financial instability.
[00:16:09] Ali was the best entrepreneur I met.
[00:19:07] Enjoyable, energizing work with supportive team.
[00:21:54] Portfolio careers help me maximize impact.
[00:23:51] Minimum pay cut for maximum value.
[00:27:09] Process, advice, and clarity in career choices.
[00:33:28] Clinicians seek answers, overcome self-doubt, intimidated.
[00:35:01] Imposter syndrome remains widely experienced by all.

Standout Quotes:
The Future of Healthcare: "I often remember talking, this now doesn't stand true because it's so ubiquitous. But way back when I was like every single patient that came in, I remember when I was in SHO, just mentally tracking that every single parent had a mobile phone. So 15 years ago, when people were like should we or shouldn't we be doing stuff on a mobile phone?"
— Dr. Umang Patel [00:02:24 → 00:03:29]

"Skills for Success in Medtech: 'Being part of an MDT is vital for success.'"
— Dr. Umang Patel [00:04:36 → 00:04:40]

"Developing Humility and a Growth Mindset: 'You do have to eat your own ego...there's a lot of humility that you have to be able to display in order to be able to get on with people and move things through the teams. Isn't it amazing to then think about it?"
— Dr. Umang Patel [00:07:38 → 00:07:49]

The Importance of Perspective: "I wouldn't have survived Babylon without having the energy on a Friday to be like, oh, this is why we're doing it, this is why you have to go through all of the ups and downs because it really is important."
— Dr. Umang Patel [00:21:15 → 00:21:25]

"The Importance of Delivering Ten Times the Value: What are you going to do that's going to be ten times the salary that you want? What can I give back to? How could I do that and what am I really good at doing?"
— Dr. Umang Patel [00:24:53 → 00:24:56]

Finding Your Skill Set: "It took me about five years before I worked out that I liked to communicate and explain things more than I liked, say, doing the governance behind it."
— Dr. Umang Patel [00:26:02 → 00:26:15]

Finding Success as a Clinician: "In my experience, you don't [need additional qualifications], but you do need to have that ability to get your energy from a place that will keep you going."
— Dr. Umang Patel [00:33:49 → 00:33:57]

Conclusion: It's crucial to think beyond our clinical training. Our experiences and skills outside academia shape us as individuals, impacting our mindset and potential. It’s not about collecting qualifications but rather doing the pre-work, building a network and delivering 10 times the value.

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Her mission is to dramatically elevate health outcomes in the world by connecting 1 million doctors with diverse careers by 2030.
Continually exploring her own path off the medical treadmill, she has developed a wealth of expertise in specialist recruitment connecting industry & health tech companies with talented doctors, whilst supporting & coaching doctors in their own career development and wellbeing.
She is an award-winning entrepreneur, Consultant Occupational Health Physician, BBC Expert Voice, Public Speaker, Musician and not-so-good boulderer!
38 min
October 07, 2023How to turn Career Failures into Career Gold - with Dr. Ally Jaffee
In this episode, we dive deep into a topic many of us shy away from: failure. Dr. Ally Jaffee, is a Co-founder of Nutritank, a nutritional education platform for healthcare professionals. We explore her own journey of overcoming setbacks starting from failing to get into medical school, and how embracing failure can be pivotal for growth.
Highlights:
[00:00:04] Dr. Abeyna Bubbers-Jones introduces Dr. Ally Jaffee and sets the tone for the conversation about embracing failures.
[00:01:43] Dr. Jaffee shares what drives her: Passion. Her mantra of 'work hard -> achieve passion' keeps her moving forward.
[00:03:18] Both doctors reflect on the challenges they faced in getting into medical school and the importance of perseverance.
[00:08:13] Dr. Jaffee talks about the development of her interest in nutrition during a gap year, laying the foundation for Nutritank.
[00:10:10] Strategies for navigating challenges and being vocal in a hierarchical system like the healthcare industry.
[00:14:28] The importance of open conversations, challenging biases, and promoting mental health awareness among medical professionals.
[00:17:02] Embracing failure and its role in growth and learning. The power of reframing failures as opportunities.

Standout Quotes:

The Importance of Passion and Self-Nourishment: "Passion is what drives me and allows me to keep wanting to push, push, push, and break the glass ceiling and push boundaries."
— Dr. Ally Jaffee [00:03:09 → 00:03:17]

Fighting Against the Odds: "Going into upper six, my last year of school was really daunting because my teachers were telling me not to bother applying for medicine. And they said to me that I should just go with my strengths, and that was languages, that was my English literature A."
— Dr. Ally Jaffee [00:06:52 → 00:07:12]

Passion for Holistic Healthcare: "So on the year out, which I am so grateful for, and do believe that a lot of the time life happens for you rather than to you. So when I couldn't join all my friends who were going off to university first time round, and I was kind of on my own, I was working, saving up to go traveling and reapplying for medical school. That was when I developed my interest for nutrition and just healthy living in general, because I was curious, I had time, I went traveling. Food was always fascinating to me, and one way or another, I started just reading more about the evidence basis around nutrition to not only prevent chronic disease, but also manage it. And then I started medical school already primed. With that passion for holistic healthcare."
— Dr. Ally Jaffee [00:08:36 → 00:09:25]

"When to Assert Yourself and When Not to": "My biggest piece of advice is if you are of the change making kind of caliber and you have an appetite for just not sitting with the status quo, is realize that there's a time and a place and respect and humility is very important and knowing when to assert yourself and when not to."
— Dr. Ally Jaffee [00:10:11 → 00:10:33]

The Truth Behind Success Stories: "And there's a diagram with it's basically a before and an after. And it's just a grid and you see lots of ticks, ticks, ticks, ticks, ticks, which signified the successes and it's the after, which are the ticks all in those same grid places, but there are crosses all around them. And that's the part of the grid that you don't see."
— Dr. Ally Jaffee [00:20:35 → 00:20:54]

The Importance of Normalizing Failure: "So I think it's so important about normalizing it and actually having senior leaders in particular talk about their failures when they were younger, but also right now in their very senior positions because we shouldn't be putting anyone on a pedestal and we shouldn't be thinking that we can't do anything."
— Dr. Ally Jaffee [00:21:13 → 00:21:30]

Conclusion:
See failures not as roadblocks but as stepping stones. It's about the journey, not just the destination. And sometimes, the most significant lessons come from the detours.

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Featured Guest:
For more insights and inspiration, connect with Dr. Ally Jaffee on LinkedIn or visit Nutritank's official platform.
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Her mission is to dramatically elevate health outcomes in the world by connecting 1 million doctors with diverse careers by 2030.
Continually exploring her own path off the medical treadmill, she has developed a wealth of expertise in specialist recruitment connecting industry & health tech companies with talented doctors, whilst supporting & coaching doctors in their own career development and wellbeing.
She is an award-winning entrepreneur, Consultant Occupational Health Physician, BBC Expert Voice, Public Speaker, Musician and not-so-good boulderer!
27 min
September 30, 2023Amplifying your Doctor Voice from Zero to Millions of Followers with Dr. Karan Rajan - Ep 50 MILESTONE GIVEAWAY!!
Your great ideas need to be known to the world. That is why finding your voice through your personal brand and building your credibility and authority is crucial. But how can you best do that as a way forward in your career outside of conventional medicine?
Tune in as we talk about amplifying that without fear of backlash from people who are not doing it. To discuss this, we are joined by the internet personality Dr Karan Rajan; a surgeon, an self-styled online educator tackling health misinformation with crazy figures in social media with millions of followers.
Among the things he shares for anyone starting on social media is to embrace trials and errors, experiment with different ideas and learn quickly from the mistakes. You also need to be a data nerd, working closely with your analytics to see what works and what doesn’t and adjusting accordingly. Though copying someone’s online recipe and getting the same results is difficult, there are foundational basics that anyone can use to get their traction. This involves engaging with your client through telling a story. Do you want to get more of these golden tips? Then, tune in.
What You Will Learn:
[00:01] Intro and what is in with our guest, Dr Karan Rajan
[01:52] Why Dr Karan chose social media to amplify his voice
[03:52] How he has been able to command a big following and authority online
[06:14] Knowing what and when to post based on your target audience
[08:43] Dr Karan’s process of ensuring every single word in his content counts
[12:04] How he keeps grounded in his mission and vision despite the hard work
[15:02] How Dr Karan’s amplified influence has changed and impacted humanity
[19:17] How you can become your authentic self and share your expertise online
[22:24] Parasocial relationships and how they affect your authenticity online
[27:59] Dr Karan’s plan, with his growing popularity impacting millions
[32:30] Episode wrap-up and call to action
Standout Quotes:
“Most of the stuff we see online is questionable with no level of accountability, and YouTube in particular. However, experts in the health space are doing what they can to combat that.” - Dr Abeyna [03:25]
“Nearly no one starts on social media knowing what is really involved. It is always a matter of trial and error, experimenting and learning very quickly from the errors.”- Dr Karan [04:01]
“It is very hard for someone’s social media recipe to work for you. A lot of the social media engagement and traction that large creators may get is based on luck and the creators’ innate personality. You cannot replicate that.”- Dr Karan [06:18]
“There are foundational basics that anyone can use to get traction online. The secret is about engaging someone from start to finish. This is best done by telling a story.”- Dr Karan [06:48]
“Many of these social media algorithms have the same metrics which reward creators. They reward creators who can keep the audience on the platform for as long as possible.”- Dr Karan [07:10]
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Her mission is to dramatically elevate health outcomes in the world by connecting 1 million doctors with diverse careers by 2030.
Continually exploring her own path off the medical treadmill, she has developed a wealth of expertise in specialist recruitment connecting industry & health tech companies with talented doctors, whilst supporting & coaching doctors in their own career development and wellbeing.
She is an award-winning entrepreneur, Consultant Occupational Health Physician, BBC Expert Voice, Public Speaker, Musician and not-so-good boulderer!
37 min
September 23, 2023Aesthetics For Doctors - Side Hustle or Lucrative Career ?
This week we're joined by fellow doctorpreneurs Dr. Sieuming Ng and Dr. Subha Punj, the masterminds behind SafeAP; a one stop shop and growing marketplace connecting high quality aesthetics practitioners with great clients. They unpack the secrets to building a lucrative aesthetics business; from tapping into the artistry in science to overcoming imposter syndrome, get ready for a trove of insights that promises to gear you up for success in the aesthetics realm.
In this rejuvenating episode, you'll explore:
[00:01] Meet the Champions of Change: Discover the paths Dr. Sieuming Ng and Dr. Subha Punj carved in the aesthetics space.
[02:28] The Aesthetics Advantage: Why aesthetics should be on every doctor's radar for career growth and financial freedom.
[04:28] Art and Science, Hand in Hand: Learn how to harmonize your medical know-how with a creative approach to excel in aesthetics.
[09:34] Bypassing Roadblocks: Uncover the common obstacles doctors face when venturing into aesthetics and how to conquer them.
[14:28] Aesthetics Startup 101: Getting off on the right foot in your aesthetics journey.
[17:00] Breaking Free from Perfectionism: How to evolve your doctor’s precision into entrepreneurial agility.
[19:52] Imposter Syndrome Unveiled: Strategies to stand tall and confident in your new endeavor.
[23:26] Full-time Transition: Identifying who can benefit most from a complete switch to aesthetics.
[27:54] Next Steps: Summing up and guiding you on how to catapult into action.

Standout Quotes
“Most doctors are looking for more opportunities that do not take a lot of energy and can enable them to get another form of income alongside what they do in their career.” - Dr Abeyna [02:28]
“When getting into aesthetics, start with what you want and what you feel you can achieve. In the end, it’s about profits and the business you have built.”- Dr Subha Punj [15:17]
“When venturing into a business outside medicine, your mindset and mentality has to shift. You have to go in with an open mind.”- Dr Sieuming [17:22]
“It doesn’t matter how many mistakes you make, as long as you learn from them. Rule of the thumb is, never allow a mistake go to waste.”- Dr Sieuming [19:10]

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Dr Abeyna Bubbers-Jones is a practising medical doctor and Founder of Medic Footprints: the global platform connecting doctors with diverse career opportunities beyond conventional medicine.
Her mission is to dramatically elevate health outcomes in the world by connecting 1 million doctors with diverse careers by 2030.
Continually exploring her own path off the medical treadmill, she has developed a wealth of expertise in specialist recruitment connecting industry & health tech companies with talented doctors, whilst supporting & coaching doctors in their own career development and wellbeing.
She is an award-winning entrepreneur, Consultant Occupational Health Physician, BBC Expert Voice, Public Speaker, Musician and not-so-good boulderer!
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31 min
September 16, 2023What the Pharma is Medical Affairs for Doctors ?
Medical Affairs for doctors can be one of the excellent ways to enter into pharma. This role essentially involves translating your clinical data into patient outcomes. It ensures that healthcare providers have access to the latest information about the drug, including clinical trial data and safety information.
But how do you get into Medical Affairs as a doctor? What steps can you take to prepare and distinguish yourself for this job during the application and interview process?
In this episode of the Disrupting Doctors Career podcast, we are joined by Dr Mayur R Joshi, a UK-trained Consultant Pharmaceutical Physician. Dr Joshi talks about medical affairs for doctors and how that can be an entry point to pharma.
If you are a doctor looking to transition into the pharma sector, tune in and gain insights into how medical affairs can serve as a valuable entry point. You will learn about the skills and knowledge required to make this transition successfully.

What You Will Learn:
[00:01] Intro and what in for you in today’s show
[00:26] Dr Mayur Joshi’s explanation of what ‘medical affairs’ is
[05:17] What you need to know if considering medical affairs as your entry to pharma
[07:46] Accessing if what you have learned will help the pharma industry
[11:18] The proper positioning for doctors for the medical affairs interviews
[13:08] Episode wrap-up and next steps

Standout Quotes:
“Medical affairs, simply, entails translating your clinical data into patient outcomes.” - Dr Joshi [00:56]
“Always know if what you have done is going to be valuable for a pharma company as you attend their hiring interviews.”- Dr. Abeyna [07:47]

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Her mission is to dramatically elevate health outcomes in the world by connecting 1 million doctors with diverse careers by 2030.
Continually exploring her own path off the medical treadmill, she has developed a wealth of expertise in specialist recruitment connecting industry & health tech companies with talented doctors, whilst supporting & coaching doctors in their own career development and wellbeing.
She is an award-winning entrepreneur, Consultant Occupational Health Physician, BBC Expert Voice, Public Speaker, Musician and not-so-good boulderer!
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17 min
September 09, 2023Doctors in Medtech - How to Get In
How can doctors get into Medtech?
Don't miss our Doctors in Medtech Roundtable on Weds 13th September >>
https://medicfootprints.org/events/doctors-in-medtech-2023/
In this episode of the Disrupting Doctors Career podcast, we are joined by Nemanja Kovačev, a consultant orthopaedic surgeon and a healthcare and life-science practice lead at a global health tech and life science company, HTEC Group. In the conversation, we talk about how, as a doctor, you can stand out amongst hundreds of applications that MedTech companies get and understand where your value lies when it comes to contributing to the MedTech community.
If you are a doctor looking to transition into MedTech, this episode is for you. Tune in and get valuable insights on how you can prepare and position yourself for opportunities in the right kind of MedTech companies.

What You Will Learn:
[00:01] Intro and what’s in for you in today’s show
[02:53] The avenues available for doctors as entry points to MedTech
[04:09] How a doctor can get into programming and how that can lead to a career in MedTech
[05:47] What the HTEC Group saw in Nemanja that was so attractive to them
[07:33] Nemanja’s advice to doctors who are scared of changing specialities and starting from zero
[13:09] How to articulate the value you bring as a doctor in the MedTech community
[17:01] Telling your story and learning how to sell yourself with clarity
[19:34] What H Tech Group looks for in a CV when hiring doctors for MedTech roles
[22:07] How to make it easy for recruiters to read the essential info in your CV that they should not miss
[24:44] How to prepare your mindset to work in MedTech environments
[31:03] Nemanja’s final recommendations to doctors looking to transition into MedTech
[32:32] Episode wrap-up and call to action

Standout Quotes:
“The ability to look at a problem from two sides, from an engineering and medical perspective, brings value to companies if they are in MedTech and health tech .” - Nemanja Kovačev [06:16]
“Even if you want to do only consulting, you need to put some effort into understanding the way the health system functions in different markets; it is not enough that you offer only your practice knowledge.”- Nemanja Kovačev [11:00]
“You need to talk to yourself and understand why you want to leave medicine as a whole, or you want to leave medicine part-time; sometimes we are just in a burnout and just need a break, not to transition fully.”- Nemanja Kovačev [15:22]
”Selling yourself is about making it easy for the recruiter or the hiring manager to make a decision about you; if you don’t make it easy for them to make a decision, you can’t get a call.”- Dr Abeyna [18:47]
‘A lot of MedTech companies are different, but it is all about flexibility, openness, understanding the commercial and cultural aspects, and doing your homework so that you can get through the recruitment process and transition to the environment if you get a job.” - Dr Abeyna [27:24]

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Her mission is to dramatically elevate health outcomes in the world by connecting 1 million doctors with diverse careers by 2030.
Continually exploring her own path off the medical treadmill, she has developed a wealth of expertise in specialist recruitment connecting industry & health tech companies with talented doctors, whilst supporting & coaching doctors in their own career development and wellbeing.
She is an award-winning entrepreneur, Consultant Occupational Health Physician, BBC Expert Voice, Public Speaker, Musician and not-so-good boulderer!
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34 min
September 09, 2023Alternative Careers For Doctors That Pay Well
Are you considering alternative careers for doctors that pay well? When you are changing careers, money is an important factor to consider, especially when you have existing financial obligations such as mortgages, a desired lifestyle, and a family to support. Given the rising cost of living and inflation, exploring alternative careers that provide substantial income that can help you support your financial stability plans is crucial.
Fortunately, there are a lot of alternative career opportunities doctors can venture into besides medicine. You can become an engineer, a designer, a product manager, or a business person. However, choosing to venture into alternative careers requires passion and making a difficult decision regarding your current clinical medicine career.
In this episode of the Disrupting Doctors Career podcast, we are joined by Dr Anna Klepchukova, the chief medical officer of FloHealth, to talk about alternative careers for doctors that pay well and are worth going into. In the conversation, we dive into different avenues you can explore when changing your career and potential opportunities in pharma, biotech, research, and health tech that offer favourable compensation for doctors.
If you are seeking financial stability in your career move and are eager to discover which career paths provide high earning potential for doctors, this episode is for you. Tune in and gain insights on how you can differentiate yourself from other doctors and grab opportunities in the fiercely competitive professional landscape.
What You Will Learn:
[00:01] Intro and what in for you in today’s show
[03:26] Dr Anna's move from the traditional clinical career and why
[09:20] How getting certification in sales and marketing changed Dr Anna’s career move game
[11:47] Is Pharma really lucrative as they paint it? Find out!
[16:48] The value doctors bring to Pharm companies that they are willing to pay for
[20:43] Salary expectation to look for if you want to get into the health tech space
[22:34] Equity and how it translates to value for a doctor going into health
[29:12] The choices Dr Anna had to make and how they have impacted her career path
[32:00] How to maximise your money to its full potential and enhance your financial stability
[36:09] Dr Anna's advice and recommendation on potential opportunities for doctors
[38:35] What T-shape professional means and how to differentiate yourself
[41:02] How to ask for no money in your current role or job
[43:01] How to reach out and connect with Dr Anna

Standout Quotes:
“Sometimes there are open positions in big pharm, and there are clinicians who want to join, who have deep knowledge in medicine, but this is not enough join. You have to have knowledge in marketing, product, design, business.” - Dr Anna [10:00]
“Just knowing how to treat endometriosis wouldn't help you to build a health tech product to treat endometriosis.”- Dr Anna [10:21]
“There are no good or bad jobs; everything starts with understanding who you are and what you like to do in your life.”- Dr Anna [11:51]
“The biggest outgoing in your life other than your mortgage is your tax, so why would you not want to proactively managed that.”- Dr Abeyna [34:28]
“The world is different now and people and companies value T-shape professionals because all innovations happen in between.”- Dr Anna [38:25]
RESOURCES FOR THIS EPISODE
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Her mission is to dramatically elevate health outcomes in the world by connecting 1 million doctors with diverse careers by 2030.
Continually exploring her own path off the medical treadmill, she has developed a wealth of expertise in specialist recruitment connecting industry & health tech companies with talented doctors, whilst supporting & coaching doctors in their own career development and wellbeing.
She is an award-winning entrepreneur, Consultant Occupational Health Physician, BBC Expert Voice, Public Speaker, Musician and not-so-good boulderer!

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45 min
July 29, 2023Is Being a Doctor Worth It ?
Is being a doctor worth it? This is a question that often arises when considering a career in medicine. The path to becoming a doctor requires immense dedication, years of rigorous education, and an unwavering commitment. However, being a doctor offers a wide range of opportunities beyond traditional medical practice. These opportunities include engaging in research, developing products, working in health tech, and even venturing into entrepreneurship. Whether or not being a doctor is worth it ultimately depends on individual perspectives, passion, and various factors.
In this episode of the Disrupting Doctors Career podcast, Dr Mariane Melo shares valuable insights on how she has leveraged her medical background to build a diverse career. As a clinical doctor, entrepreneur, and chief medical officer of Dem DX, she demonstrates how being a doctor can open doors to diverse opportunities beyond traditional clinical practice. Dr Melo's story highlights the importance of finding and nurturing one's passion within the medical field, even in the face of challenges.
If you are considering getting into medicine or are in medicine and you’re wondering if it’s worth it, this episode is for you. Dr Mariane Melo's experiences and perspectives shed light on the rewards and challenges of being a clinician. By understanding how she has remained passionate about her roles despite the obstacles, you will gain valuable insights and guidance for your own journey in medicine.

What You Will Learn:
[00:01] Intro and what in for you in today’s show
[03:10] When Dr Mariane started diversifying her career and why
[06:39] How Dr Mariane to registered with the general medical council and got her degrees recognised in the UK
[09:08] How Dr Mariane became a doctor entrepreneur and what it took
[11:58] The perception of being a doctor and an entrepreneur in Brazil Vs. UK
[14:24] How being a doctor influenced Dr Mariane's diverse career path
[16:32] How Dr Mariane juggles both entrepreneurship and practising medicine
[23:30] Access to health care and what Dem DX is doing to address this problem with technology
[27:05] Dr Mariane's perspective on shortening the medical degree to address the shortage in the workforce
[30:00] The roles that Dr Mariane feels have more influence on the NHS health system
[36:26] Dr Mariane's advice to upcoming and potential doctors wondering if it’s worth it
[40:19] How to reach out and connect with Dr Mariane

Standout Quotes:
“If you want to develop innovation for Healthcare, you need to be a Healthcare professional and integrated into the system.” - Dr Mariane [15:09]
“It’s difficult to influence the system as a doctor but it’s easier to influence the system as an entrepreneur, but it’s also not an easy task.”- Dr Mariane [13:52]
“Making a change, a difference and an impact is not just about the one-to-one, it’s also about the bigger picture and how we can help the larger society.”- Dr Abeyna [33:50]
“In the past studying medicine and becoming a doctor was something that would be financially worth it; you knew you would have a good job and a good salary, which is not true anymore.’- Dr Mariane [36:52]
“If you really like medicine and you're interested in health, it is worth pursuing it; it’s such a privilege to be a doctor; it is the one professional you can be grounded and understand people's reality.”- Dr Mariane [38:18]

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Her mission is to dramatically elevate health outcomes in the world by connecting 1 million doctors with diverse careers by 2030.
Continually exploring her own path off the medical treadmill, she has developed a wealth of expertise in specialist recruitment connecting industry & health tech companies with talented doctors, whilst supporting & coaching doctors in their own career development and wellbeing.
She is an award-winning entrepreneur, Consultant Occupational Health Physician, BBC Expert Voice, Public Speaker, Musician and not-so-good boulderer!
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41 min
June 24, 2023Healthtech Consulting for Doctors - How to Get Started
Working as a consultant in the health tech industry can be highly rewarding, but it requires a significant mindset shift from the traditional role of a doctor. To succeed in working for yourself, embracing a productive and autonomous mindset is essential.
As a consultant, you have the freedom to work independently and create your own path. This autonomy allows you to determine your worth and negotiate your desired compensation. The sense of control and the ability to start projects from scratch is empowering aspects of being a consultant.
In this episode of Disrupting Doctors Career podcast, Dr Alice McGee, a health tech consultant with a wealth of knowledge in the space, shares valuable insights on how doctors can venture into health tech consulting and how to get started.
By expanding your knowledge and skills beyond the conventional medical field, you open yourself up to a broader range of opportunities and challenges that facilitate personal growth.
If you aspire to enter the health tech industry or embark on a consulting career within this field, this episode will provide you with valuable guidance. Discover how to overcome the barrier of skillsets and reposition yourself as a doctor so that you can access the best opportunities, often not widely advertised. Listen and learn how to carve your path in health tech consulting.

What You Will Learn:
[00:01] Intro and what in for you in today’s show
[01:53] What inspired Dr McGee Into the health tech space
[08:54] Dr McGee's research and reach-out strategy that gave her wins
[12:48] Factors to take into consideration when doing unpaid or paid roles
[15:04] The non-monetary benefits that Dr McGee got from her unpaid roles
[17:24] How networking helped Dr McGee to find great opportunities
[20:12] What a clinical safety officer is and why it is important
[23:52] The appetite among health tech companies for clinicians
[24:43] How Dr McGee's weekly work routine looks like
[32:47] Dr McGee's personal benefits from working independently as a doctor consultant
[40:19] Things to consider if you're planning to get to the consulting space
[42:56] Premium pricing and how to set yourself up from the beginning
[44:23] Tips for doctors who are looking to go down the consulting path in health tech
[46:04] Why it is important to find your niche in the health tech consulting space
[48:21] Dr McGee's perspective on expertise and getting comfortable with being an expert
[51:17] How to reach out and connect with Dr McGee

Standout Quotes:
“It is very important to have boundaries, however as doctors and clinicians we are a 100% invested in a lot of things that we do, especially if we are passionate about them and it is very easy to fall into the trap of doing unpaid work and not getting recognised for what you are doing.” - Dr McGee [12:52]
“It is always important to think beyond the cash transactions, because there other things of value that could be equivalent to cash that can take you further down the line.”- Dr Abeyna [14:19]
“Having a really good network leads to so many opportunities because people will like and share post with the information you need.”- Dr McGee [14:45]
“The most beautiful thing about working as an independent consultant is that you learn so much, you challenge yourself in different ways, and you grow as a person.’- Dr McGee [14:45]

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Dr Abeyna Bubbers-Jones is a practising medical doctor and Founder of Medic Footprints: the global platform connecting doctors with diverse career opportunities beyond conventional medicine.
Her mission is to dramatically elevate health outcomes in the world by connecting 1 million doctors with diverse careers by 2030.
Continually exploring her own path off the medical treadmill, she has developed a wealth of expertise in specialist recruitment connecting industry & health tech companies with talented doctors, whilst supporting & coaching doctors in their own career development and wellbeing.
She is an award-winning entrepreneur, Consultant Occupational Health Physician, BBC Expert Voice, Public Speaker, Musician and not-so-good boulderer!
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55 min
June 17, 2023What Are The Best Remote Working Opportunities for GP’s ?
The career opportunities for GPs to work remotely has expanded significantly in recent years. Telemedicine allows you as a GP to reach patients regardless of their geographical location, providing convenient and accessible healthcare. By leveraging this technology and digital tools, you can streamline your work, productivity and make a bigger impact. The advancements in telemedicine present some of the best career options for doctors who want to work remotely, enabling them to deliver high-quality healthcare while enjoying the flexibility and convenience of remote work.
In this episode of Disrupting Doctors Career podcast, we discuss remote working as a doctor, and what opportunities are in clinical and non-clinical capacities with Dr Farah Virjee, a GP and clinical lead at Telehealth company Livi. Dr Farah also shares her journey and aspiration to help you plan and prepare to uncover opportunities in the tech Telemedicine space.
Listen in and learn from Dr Farah as she uncovers different avenues for remote work where GPs can utilise their expertise and make an impact in clinical and non-clinical positions.

What You Will Learn:
[00:01] Intro and what in for you in today’s show
[01:31] Why Dr Farah moved from traditional clinical GP work to work with telehealth
[03:24] Dr Farah's choice of Harvard for her tech entrepreneurship degree and what it involved
[05:48] The benefits of working remotely and the broad range of work opportunities
[09:44] What it is like to be a GP and not physically be in a room of GPs or patients
[12:57] How tech in hospitals compare to telehealth and why doctors struggle with it
[17:28] Different opportunities available for doctors to work remotely
[22:53] Dr Farah's inspiration to work at Livi, the interview process and her selling points
[27:37] The battle between in-person and remote work and where Dr Farah sees us heading in future
[29:53] Dr Farah's advice to doctors exploring opportunities purely on remote basis
[31:28] Ending the show

Standout Quotes:
“Digital health companies tend to offer long working hours; they appreciate that some people want to work in the evening, first thing in the morning or in the school run and fitting things is a lot easier rather than working in the confines of Surgery opening hours.” - Dr Farah [07:15]
“We are heading to a hybrid model, we cannot solely do remote work because some patients need to be seen, there are some things that you can't manage remotely”- Dr Farah [27:38]
“Don't be afraid to try different things, you may not find the one that works for you straight away but explore, don't give up and take care of your mental health”- Dr Farah [27:38]
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ABOUT THE HOST
Dr Abeyna Bubbers-Jones is a practising medical doctor and Founder of Medic Footprints: the global platform connecting doctors with diverse career opportunities beyond conventional medicine.
Her mission is to dramatically elevate health outcomes in the world by connecting 1 million doctors with diverse careers by 2030.
Continually exploring her own path off the medical treadmill, she has developed a wealth of expertise in specialist recruitment connecting industry & health tech companies with talented doctors, whilst supporting & coaching doctors in their own career development and wellbeing.
She is an award-winning entrepreneur, Consultant Occupational Health Physician, BBC Expert Voice, Public Speaker, Musician and not-so-good boulderer!
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34 min

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Hosted by Dr. Abeyna Jones, Occupational Health Consultant and founder of Medic Footprints, this podcast is the commercial roadmap for doctors building high-value careers in industry. It’s designed…