How can one persevere in the pursuit of a non clinical career? Join Dr. Abeyna Bubbers-Jones and Dr. Yuki Nehikhare on this episode where they explore how Yuki made the transition from being a clinician to the pharma industry, currently working at Big Pharma company Astellas. This episode is tailored for healthcare professionals contemplating a career transition, the hosts address common fears and struggles, offering valuable insights on breaking through barriers and leveraging clinical experien...
Dec 02, 2023•35 min•Season 1Ep. 58
Going from medical school straight into business. Guy Gross shares with us on this episode his insights from his remarkable career journey, transitioning from Nottingham Medical School to leadership roles in global healthcare corporations. Gross discusses selling to the NHS, emphasizes the importance of integrated care systems, and delves into challenges in health tech investment for long-term prevention. His experiences as the UK COO of Teladoc during the COVID-19 pandemic are explored, includi...
Nov 26, 2023•41 min•Season 1Ep. 57
Have you tried to move to an industry role or set up a business but been set back by the lack of experience, knowledge or the right network? We have launched the Commercial Readiness Course for Doctors so you can gain an added advantage over other applicants and stand out as an experienced doctor who's the right fit for the role you're pursuing. What are the hiring practices in the health tech sector and what are the crucial qualities you need as a doctor to get the job you want in industry? In ...
Nov 19, 2023•45 min•Ep. 56
Have you tried to move to an industry role or set up a business but been set back by the lack of experience, knowledge or the right network? We have launched the Commercial Readiness Course for Doctors so you can gain an added advantage over other applicants and stand out as an experienced doctor who's the right fit for the role you're pursuing. The challenges and rewards of building a business as a doctor and parent form the topic of this episode with our guest Dr. Jo Watkins, a business coach ...
Nov 12, 2023•44 min•Ep. 55
What do doctors need to unlearn to make a successful career change? Join Dr. Abeyna Bubbers-Jones and Dr. Sven Jungmann, CEO of halitus, as they discuss the misconceptions doctors face when considering career changes. Dr. Jungmann challenges the traditional view of medical education, emphasizing the acquisition of diverse skills. Find out what are the important qualities you need to focus on showcasing to hiring companies, and the importance of adaptability in the entrepreneurial world. For thos...
Nov 05, 2023•41 min•Ep. 54
In a comprehensive dialogue between Dr. Satya Raghuvanshi, VP of Clinical at Accurx, and Dr. Abeyna Bubbers-Jones, Dr. Raghuvanshi provides deep insights into considerations and philosophies around product development, networking, and recruitment in healthcare and tech-oriented roles. How can you use your curiosity thinking and put yourself at a competitive edge when applying for jobs. This episode blends practical advice for aspiring professionals with an insider’s view of recruitment and team-...
Oct 21, 2023•35 min•Ep. 53
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 r...
Oct 14, 2023•38 min•Ep. 52
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. Jaff...
Oct 07, 2023•27 min•Ep. 51
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 misinform...
Sep 30, 2023•36 min•Ep. 50
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, yo...
Sep 23, 2023•31 min•Ep. 49
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...
Sep 16, 2023•16 min•Ep. 48
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 app...
Sep 09, 2023•34 min•Ep. 47
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 opportunit...
Sep 09, 2023•45 min•Season 1Ep. 46
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 u...
Jul 29, 2023•41 min•Ep. 45
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 ...
Jun 24, 2023•55 min•Ep. 44
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-quali...
Jun 17, 2023•33 min•Ep. 43
Sometimes exploring and venturing outside the field of medicine can feel like a taboo for doctors. However, there’s an increasing number of medics embracing opportunities outside their traditional roles to expand their horizons and build their influence. Building a global personal brand and leveraging your influence as a doctor requires thinking outside the box that medicine traditionally puts us in. It involves recognising the power of networking and forging connections to make a meaningful imp...
Jun 10, 2023•36 min•Ep. 42
Doctors often perceive networking as a dirty word, associating it with insincere intentions or manipulative practices. However, networking is an indispensable skill to develop, particularly if you aspire to thrive professionally or advance in your career by exploring exceptional and well-suited opportunities. Networking is the art of forging connections based on genuine relationships without hidden agendas or expectations. The key to cultivating authentic and valuable relationships and networks ...
Jun 03, 2023•41 min•Ep. 41
Is Network Marketing a Viable Side Hustle for Doctors? As a doctor, network marketing can be a viable side hustle for you to earn extra income. In network marketing, you can sell products or services directly to consumers through a network of distributors. While this offers potential for passive income, doctors should be cautious of network marketing companies that may not have ethical practices or make unrealistic income promises. Building a successful network requires effort and time, and doct...
May 27, 2023•48 min•Ep. 40
As a doctor, you can use social media to build your influence, share your expertise, and build a career on your terms. However, monetising your influence on social media requires a significant amount of effort and dedication. It's not something that happens overnight, and you have to be prepared to learn new skills and put in a lot of hard work to achieve your goals. Social media has become an essential part of our lives and has created new opportunities for businesses and individuals to grow th...
May 20, 2023•30 min•Ep. 39
3 Critical Things Every Doctor Needs in their LinkedIn Profile Optimising your LinkedIn profile as a doctor is paramount to opening up alternative career opportunities, especially if you are in a competitive area like Pharma, consulting and health tech. In these competitive fields, having a strong LinkedIn profile can give you a competitive edge. However, navigating LinkedIn can be overwhelming, especially if you're new to it. To make the most of your LinkedIn profile, being strategic about who ...
May 13, 2023•47 min•Ep. 38
Building a successful retail business as a doctor from scratch is no easy feat. It takes a lot of hard work, dedication, and resilience to turn your vision into a successful business. As doctors, we are often swamped, and sometimes you will feel like giving up, but when you stop, you risk losing everything you've worked so hard for. However, when you stay resilient, you bring your idea to fruition, and there is nothing that feels better than getting to that point where you can proudly say that y...
May 06, 2023•34 min•Ep. 37
Finding Pharma jobs for doctors can be hugely challenging. So what do you need to know as a doctor to effectively beat the competition and make that transition successfully into Pharma? In this episode of Disrupting Doctors Career podcast, I delve deep into getting into Pharma with Dr Mayur Joshi - Global Head of Medical Affairs at Novartis and Founder of Joshi Life Sciences We discuss why many doctors are interested in pharma as a career and the main challenge they face besides understanding wh...
Apr 30, 2023•48 min•Ep. 36
Dr Catherine Hyatt is a portfolio GP and clinical content expert and in this episode, we deep dive into how she developed clarity on what she wanted to do and positioned herself as a clinical content expert We discuss what Catherine did to get her first break as a content writer whilst working as a full time GP. The realities of what 'Reaching Out' means and the work it took to get a gig writing for international publication Red magazine How she made a decision on whether to work for free or not...
Apr 22, 2023•38 min•Ep. 35
In this episode, I’m talking to the co-founder of Peerr, Abdul Rahyead about the journey that led to the creation of Peerr, a platform that enables content creators to share what they know We also discuss content creation as a career for doctors and why being a content creator can increase the surface area of the opportunities that will come your way and help you to get the roles that you really want Listen in and hear great advice from Abdul on getting started in content creation and sharing yo...
Apr 08, 2023•49 min•Ep. 34
As a doctor mother, you are faced with a unique set of challenges. You have to balance the demands of your medical career with the demands of parenting and family life. Fortunately, there are many alternative career options available to doctor mothers that allow them to pursue their passions while providing them with the flexibility they need to juggle their multiple roles. From podcasting and consulting to entrepreneurship and creative pursuits, there is no shortage of exciting opportunities fo...
Apr 01, 2023•28 min•Ep. 33
Are you a doctor dissatisfied with your clinical role and seeking an alternative career path? Getting into a non-clinical health tech role might be the answer. Medicine is all about continuous learning and making transitions, and as a doctor, you can transition to an alternative career and thrive in it. The skills you have gained in clinical medicine can be transferred to a non-clinical position, and with the right mentorship from people who have been in your shoes and understand where you are c...
Mar 26, 2023•40 min•Ep. 32
Are you a doctor leaving medicine or changing careers in 2023, and you’re unsure where to go? Have you been googling for alternative careers for doctors and are in a dilemma on which career option is right for you? The inspiration for alternative careers can be overwhelming, but knowing whether the time and investment of going into a job are worth it is key to a successful transition. In this episode of Disrupting Doctors Career podcast, your host, Dr Abeyna, talks about the high-quality top 5 b...
Mar 19, 2023•27 min•Ep. 31
Being a doctor, being passionate, and having a great health tech idea isn’t enough to get funded. You need to define your identity, value, and uniqueness to fill your health tech skill gap and align everything with your dream. In this episode of Disrupting Doctors Career podcast, Dr Harriet Treacy, a doctor, and co-founder of Beyond BMI, shares her journey and the challenges she faced especially going through the funding process as a doctor. She also expounds on how you can get your health tech ...
Mar 12, 2023•45 min•Ep. 30
If you are searching for small business ideas for doctors then you need to tune in to this episode. I'm talking with Dr Behrooz Behbod, The Entrepreneur’s Doctor, one of the successful medical doctors in business about how he supports health professionals to move successfully into the business space without burnout. In this reflective discussion he explains how creating the space to think is a vital element for medical doctors in business who want to innovate and discusses how as an entrepreneur...
Mar 05, 2023•35 min•Ep. 29
