Disrupting Doctors Careers
Interested in an alternative career for doctors? You’re not alone. But what career opportunities are available for doctors and how can you find them? When life in medicine is all you know, figuring out how to reinvent yourself, change career, find an impactful role you LOVE, and work on your own terms can feel overwhelming. That's why Dr. Abeyna Bubbers-Jones, intrepid career changer & Founder of Medic Footprints (the global doctor-led career change company specifically for doctors looking for alternative careers) is on a mission. And that mission is to help talented doctors change careers or find an alternative career for doctors they love. She aims to achieve this by connecting 1 million doctors with the best in diverse careers by 2030. Every week Dr. Abeyna addresses 1 question doctors face when they make the move and launch alternative medical careers - by providing incredible insights from her own experiences and that of her diverse guest speakers - from portfolio GPs and entrepreneurs to companies offering jobs for ex doctors in the UK. If you're a doctor taking your career into your own hands, you cannot afford to miss a single episode. Jump the line by becoming a Medic Footprints Insider and you’ll get exclusive access to all new podcast episodes weeks before anyone else. Learn more: https://medicfootprints.org/joinourmission
Episodes
In this episode I cover:
- 4 Reasons why starting your own business can provide a route to financial stability. These include providing another form of income with a higher earning potential and no glass ceiling, getting financially literate, creating assets and building equity, developing skills that industry decision makers want
- How doctors are leveraging this now
- How you can get started today - especially if y...
In this episode, Abeyna covers:
🧚🏾♀️ Why personal branding is the gateway to any career you'll love as a doctor
🗃️ The important ingredients for succeeding in developing your personal brand
🏹 Examples of how doctors have leveraged their personal brand to bag exciting career opportunities
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Your clear roadmap to a remarkable industry career you love: medicfootprints.org/industry
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Esh Tatla, Director and Podcast Host at Health Beyond Tomorrow, is on a mission to inspire the next generation of clinicians to think beyond boundaries. He is Abeyna’s guest on this episode which discusses podcasting and healthcare innovation.
In this episode, Abeyna and Esh cover:
🏗️ How Esh developed his podcast from scratch after expanding his interest beyond a local medtech society
🪂 The why behind making a greater impact ...
Featuring Dr. Jing Ouyang - Co-Founder and COO of Patchwork Health
In this episode we cover:
- Ways to bridge the gap between clinical skills and health tech industry requirements.
- Why medical schools could benefit from AI, blockchain, and entrepreneurship education.
- How to leverage your hustle for skills as a pathway to developing a flourishing health tech career
- How to develop a robust strategy for moving away from medi...
I'm back in 2024! And talking all about our VALUE as doctors.
In this episode we cover:
- Why the value of doctors is declining
- 3 key strategies to improve your own value and future proof your career as a doctor against this
Do You Need Further Support?
Your clear roadmap to a remarkable industry career you love: medicfootprints.org/industry
Access insider opportunities and network with likeminded doctors with our memb...
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 ins...
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 U...
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 q...
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 ...
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 th...
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 aspi...
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 t...
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:
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; ...
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 ...
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 thi...
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 ta...
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 cruc...
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 i...
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. Th...
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