Medically Inclined

Join us in this riveting episode as we sit down with Dr. Santa-Marie Venter, an Orthopaedic Surgeon who traded in her MMA gloves for a surgeon's scalpel! Prepare to be inspired as we dive into the extraordinary life of this warrior of a healer healer. Dr. Venter shares her incredible journey, from the adrenaline-pumping world of professional MMA fighting to the high-stakes arena of orthopaedi...

In this episode, our guest, Dr. Candice Hendricks, a Paediatric Haematologist, takes us on an exciting journey into the world of stem cell therapy, discussing its applications and breakthroughs in paediatric medicine. We'll learn what makes paediatric haematology such a fascinating and critical field, and why understanding immunity is like having a secret superpower for aspiring doctors. We d...

Todays guest is Dr. André Graca, a registered Chiropractor practicing out of Pure Symmetry Health Centres. Dr Graca is not only aiding by helping us break the dreaded Pod-fade silence experienced over the past few months, but helps break down the steps that need to be taken for anyone interested in becoming a Chiro. He expands on how to ensure good back health and posture at the desk. he also shar...

Todays guest is Dr. BB Phetla, the founder of Doctorpreneur, a platform that mentors doctors wanting to transition into private practice in healthcare. Dr Phetla has had over 13 years of private practice experience and completed a Masters in business administration (MBA) to solidify her natural inclination for entrepreneurship. In this episode we dive deeper into what is required from any doctor b...

Todays guest is Dr. Marcel Jooste, a Sports and Exercise physician based in SEMLI. Dr. Jooste is currently completing he’s PhD while also ensuring he keeps to his responsibilities as the Squad Physician of the South African Rowing team.  In this episode we dive deeper into the specialization of Sports and Exercise and how it has developed into the self standing field. We touch base on exercise and...

Todays guest is Dr Juan Janse van Nieuwenhuizen, a Clinical Neurophysiologist specializing in sleep medicine. He is no stranger to self improvement for the betterment of the patient. Alongside his PhD in Neurophysiology, he has also completed a BTech in Clinical Neurophysiology, enabling him to practice as a Neurophysiologist at his practice. When he's not seeing patients, you can find him fi...

Welcome to the first episode of 2023!  Our discussion today is about life as a Trauma Surgeon, and how your purpose often comes in unexpected ways through life experience. Our guest on todays episode is Professor George Oosthuizen. Prof Oosthuizen is a  registered Trauma Surgeon and  Chief Specialist in  Surgery at Ngwelezana Hospital in KwaZulu Natal, South Africa. He is also an Associate Profess...

Our discussion today is about the pursuit of medicine; the normalisation of taking a route less travelled into the field. Hannah Geddie is a 1st year Med student at the University of Stellenbosch, and the Co-Founder of the Doctors_Eventually page on instagram. Their aim is to encourage students who have taken a different path into medicine, and to bring insight for those who still aspire to pursue...

We continue the story of Dr. Simon Fraser, a 1st-year medical practitioner Intern at the Charlotte Maxeke Academic Hospital in Johannesburg. Part 2 puts emphasis on constant growth and the importance of being willing to learn. As an Intern it's vital to put aside fear of the unknown and ensure that you are constantly eager to practice procedures under supervision. That is the purpose of Inter...

My guest this episode is Dr. Simon Fraser, a 1st-year medical practitioner intern at the Charlotte Maxeke Academic Hospital in Johannesburg. In part 1 he explains the importance of people on our journey as medical professionals and how we rely on those close to us. His story shows us that we are never too late to pursue our dreams and that taking the leap may be the best possible decision. Simon i...