The cost of living is increasing, doctors are talking about striking again, inflation is sky-high, and we’re headed for a recession. With all of this going on, you wonder if changing jobs is a wise move. How do you plan to change careers during a recession as a doctor? What do you do to recession-proof your career? In this episode of Disrupting Doctors Career podcast, your host, Dr Abeyna, talks about why a recession is a great opportunity to reconsider and rethink your strategy for a career cha...
Feb 26, 2023•21 min•Ep. 28
Dr Julian Nesbitt entrepreneur and founder of the Dr Julian Medical group talks with me about his journey as a doctor leaving medicine and founding a health tech business. We discuss the huge value of doctor-founded health tech companies and how his positioning and unique insights helped him to grow and scale in a competitive market. As Dr Julian explains if you are looking for a career change, doctors make the best founders of health tech companies because of the unique insights they have. KEY ...
Feb 19, 2023•39 min•Ep. 27
I’m sharing my simple 3 step strategy on using LinkedIn effectively to uncover the best opportunities for you as a doctor, who’s motivated to move forwards with a career you love but don’t have any time. This is an effective way to build your high-value network and make sure you are found by the people with the best opportunities for you In this episode I cover: - Why it's important to have a strategy to grow your network on LinkedIn as part of your career change plans The 3 strategy steps and w...
Feb 12, 2023•22 min•Ep. 26
Calling all doctors leaving medicine! If the move to a new career feels paved with obstacles and you’re desperate for truly helpful career change advice for doctors in the UK, this is the episode for you. Maybe you’ve been applying for jobs and can’t get a response, your non- medical CV has nothing on it or you feel stuck because you’re convinced you have to take a huge pay cut and start from scratch to enter a new industry… but you can’t afford to do this. What if we told you your career change...
Feb 05, 2023•17 min•Ep. 25
How Do You Create a Standout Non-Medical CV? Creating a stand-out CV for non-medical roles, particularly in industry can be challenging but as I share in this episode, there are 4 key principles that can help you to focus and support you in crafting a stand-out CV. Your CV is ultimately your passport, a summary of you inviting employers to find out more, so creating a stand-out CV is key in getting the non-medical role you want. This episode gives you the opportunity to find out: Common mistakes...
Nov 20, 2022•21 min•Ep. 24
Is it worth your time, life, and energy to become a Consultant in your chosen medical specialty? Especially when being a Consultant in the NHS isn't the holy grail it once used to be. I’m with Dr Ola Abbas, Founder's Associate at Medic Footprints and a dually trained Consultant in Acute Medicine and Intensive Care, talking about the misconceptions around getting to the top, salary, leadership and management training and the alternatives to becoming a Consultant. We also discuss the questions you...
Nov 13, 2022•42 min•Ep. 23
Episode Question: Do I need more qualifications to get started on an alternative career? I’m looking at one of the most common questions asked by Doctors who are looking at alternative careers and sharing an overview of why it’s important to understand how a qualification will help, its value and what the alternative options are. If you are looking at an alternative career it's completely doable without additional qualifications because as doctors we bring considerable skills and experience so u...
Oct 30, 2022•16 min•Ep. 22
How do GPs choose the right telemedicine company to work for? If you are considering a move into telemedicine or want to have it as part of a portfolio career then this is an episode not to be missed Dr Jaiye Olaleye shares her experiences of working with Doctor Care Anywhere, an online telecare platform discussing the best ways to approach this kind of role and the positive learning and skills that she has developed through working for a telemedicine company KEY TAKEAWAYS Doing background resea...
Oct 23, 2022•31 min•Ep. 21
How can You Set up as an Independent Consultant? In this episode, I look at why doctors make great Consultants in pretty much any area, explaining what’s really important when starting out, from deciding on a niche to knowing how to sell and market yourself in the right way. I also talk through the main pros and cons and how as a doctor you can get started as an independent consultant at any time without giving up your day job, achieving the balance you want in your career. KEY TAKEAWAYS As an i...
Oct 16, 2022•23 min•Ep. 20
Episode Question: How do you quit medicine and what does it actually involve? In this week's episode, I spent some quality time with Dr. Lauretta Ihonor; a medical doctor who realised very early on that Medicine wasn't for her and left to eventually become a Content Strategist, Health Tech Consultant and wellness entrepreneur.. with lots of exciting hats on the way to include Fashion designer and CNN producer! We are also joined with our new Founders Associate and dual trained medical Consultant...
Oct 08, 2022•40 min•Ep. 19
How do we spot and size opportunities when we are working full time? In this episode, I focus on how you find the best alternative opportunities when you are busy in your current role. Dr Nooshin Barmania, consultant, respiratory physician and strategy advisor in health care and med tech explains how she created the right opportunity for herself as a CMO of a health tech company through connections she made while working full-time in the NHS. We also look at the value and skillset she brought to...
Oct 01, 2022•38 min•Ep. 18
This week, hear about the careful process of screening that we, at Medic Footprints, undertake to make sure that we are choosing the best companies for doctors to work with as part of our mission to connect 1 million doctors with the best in diverse opportunities across the world. We are a doctor-driven organisation and only work with companies who understand the value of developing longer-term relationships and supporting wellbeing. We also work with organisations to help them define the type o...
Sep 24, 2022•14 min•Ep. 17
Doctors’ stress and burnout levels are higher than ever before. And sadly, this is unlikely to change anytime soon. So, how can doctors best cope with doctor stress to prevent doctor burnout? Could therapy be the answer? Or should we all just shake it off and get on with the job? Those are the big questions today’s episode looks at. And to answer them, I’m talking with Dr Will Gao, COO of Suvera Health, a virtual clinical services company. He shares the pressures and mental health challenges he ...
Sep 17, 2022•37 min•Ep. 16
In this episode, I talk with Dr. David Rawaf, surgeon and Clinical Excellence Lead at Inovus, a doctor-led med-tech company about what happens when we experience personal and professional challenges. Highlights Include: How a significant car accident halted David's aspirations to move to the US as a doctor. Why he persisted in applying for core surgical training despite the challenges he faced during the interview process. How his extracurricular interests and achievements outside of medicine ha...
Sep 10, 2022•36 min•Ep. 15
If work-life balance is something you crave as a doctor, you’ve probably thought about or looked into a few telehealth jobs as a new career option. And this makes sense. Telemedicine GP jobs give doctors the freedom to work remotely, set their own hours and cut down on traditional clinical medicine. But what does the reality of working as a doctor in telehealth jobs and companies involve? And how can GPs choose the best telehealth company to match their needs? In this episode, I speak with Dr. S...
Sep 03, 2022•38 min•Ep. 14
Episode Question: What is the key challenge high-performing doctors face in career moves? Canadian, Amy Vodarek is a highly influential coach, public speaker, and Founder of Insight Edge whose speciality is supporting women leading high-impact projects as an entrepreneur or within an organisation We talk about culture and the messages that can contribute to a lack of wellbeing and what happens when individuals get to the point of ‘should I stay or go?’ High-performing professionals need clarity ...
Aug 27, 2022•39 min•Ep. 13
Episode Question: Can doctors move into interior design? In this episode, I talk with Dr. Joanna Draper who completed her core surgical training and then stepped away from her surgical career pathway and moved into a career in interior design We discuss how she came to the decision to make a change and what training she undertook to move into a career in interior design. Joanna also explains how her medical skill set has enabled her to progress quickly to a leadership position with her current I...
Aug 20, 2022•32 min•Ep. 12
Dr. James McFetrich is an Emergency Medicine Consultant with 20 years’ experience who talks with me just as he is beginning his new career in the entrepreneurial space as a Freelance Medical Educator He talks with me about his journey and discusses the steps he implemented to build his unique selling point and why it's vital to identify your target clients and understand what you can do to help them as part of positioning yourself successfully This is an episode with great content for anyone who...
Aug 13, 2022•47 min•Ep. 11
Want to know how to start a tech company? Then this week’s show was made for you. Maybe like many new entrepreneurs, you have a great business idea but no clue what to do with it. It’s a common problem, because turning business ideas into reality is no easy feat - especially if you’ve never done it before. The good news? It’s entirely possible with the right mindset, a great support system, a clear plan of action and a big dose of determination. And there’s no better guest to explain exactly how...
Aug 06, 2022•41 min•Ep. 10
Episode Question: What is the culture like in pharma for doctors? In this episode John Ndikum, doctor, writer and poet talks with me in depth about a career in pharma, the entry pathways and the foundations you need We discuss career capital - the fuel you need to advance you to where you want to be in your career and the impact of culture in both start-ups and larger organisations and how to have the difficult conversations As we go deep this is a great opportunity to hear why you should upskil...
Jul 30, 2022•56 min•Ep. 9
Episode Question: Why do Doctors seek alternative careers in the US vs the UK? In this, not to be missed episode, I’m introducing you to Dr. John Jurica MD, MPH, CPE, co-founder and career strategist at New Script and the host of the hugely successful Physician Non-Clinical Careers podcast Dr. John pivoted from clinical to non-clinical work and is passionate about helping other doctors to understand the possibilities and extensive range of alternative opportunities out there. We discuss the diff...
Jul 23, 2022•51 min•Ep. 8
Episode Question: If you are moving careers what approach do you adopt? I have worked with many doctors supporting them to move into new roles and careers and in this episode, I’m introducing and sharing my 4 key pillars for a career move To get the best role you need to have a strategy about the approach you are going to take along with clarity and focus on where you want to be and the 4 key pillars are the structure you need to make the move into a new role and be well positioned for the next ...
Jul 16, 2022•20 min•Ep. 7
‘How senior a doctor, do you need to be to a Chief Medical Officer?’ In this episode I am joined by Dr Johnny Andrews to discuss the role of a Chief Medical Officer (CMO) and what it really takes to be one. Is seniority as a doctor a key factor in whether you can get this role? Johnny himself has made the journey to CMO from Foundation year 2 level and shares great insights into the role and what it takes along with great tips on what YOU can do to effectively position yourself to make it to Chi...
Jul 09, 2022•37 min•Ep. 6
In this episode, I interview one of the most influential podcasters in health tech, Tjaša Zajc host of the ‘Faces of Digital Health’ podcast. We discuss the questions around how and why a doctor may want to set up a podcast from the benefits through to practicalities, possible formats and why it's vital you are consistent There are varied reasons for hosting a podcast from the opportunity to amplify your own voice and message to sharing inspiring content from expert guests. If you are thinking a...
Jul 02, 2022•40 min•Ep. 5
As a practising Consultant in Occupational Medicine, I offer my perspective on Occupational Medicine as a career choice - made when I was at a significant crossroads (one of many!) in my own medical career. If you have begun thinking about doing something different in your career, this is a must-listen. Ultimately all doctors want to make an impact and I explain the positives of this untapped specialty and some of the many advantages for a work-life balance that can be sustainable and relatively...
Jun 25, 2022•21 min•Ep. 4
In this episode, I tackle the frequently asked question about how to get a job in Health Tech as a doctor. I explain the 3 main approaches that can be used when looking for a new role and share my unique knowledge on how each can be used in the most effective way With health tech being a relatively new sector, there are fantastic opportunities you can access as a doctor. This is an informative listen that provides useful approaches to move you to the role you want to have. KEY TAKEAWAYS There ar...
Jun 25, 2022•17 min•Ep. 3
In this episode, I discuss the creation of the Medic Footprints platform and why the landscape of career opportunities is changing. I look at the vital importance of the transferable skill sets that doctors possess and why it’s critical that doctors have access to diverse career opportunities - meaning they can make the impact they want and they are happier and healthier in a career they chose. KEY TAKEAWAYS Burnout amongst doctors is sky high and many want to use their transferable skills in di...
Jun 25, 2022•9 min•Ep. 2
Episode Question: Why Disrupting Doctors Careers? In this first episode of the Disrupting Doctors Careers Podcast I introduce myself and share our exciting plans for the podcast as it addresses some of the common issues, challenges and questions faced by doctors globally There are many doctors seeking change and this is a great opportunity to hear about the vast array of diverse opportunities available to those who are looking at something new and different, listen in and hear more KEY TAKEAWAYS...
Jun 25, 2022•3 min
