Creative Careers in Medicine Podcast

In this episode of the HLTH 2024 series on CCIM, host Dr Amandeep Hansra delved into the critical topics of obesity medicine and sports medicine with gaining insights from Dr Jeremy Alland and Dr Katherine Saunders.  Dr Jeremy Alland, a sports medicine physician who recounts his career journey from the Windy City Bulls to the Chicago Bulls. He gave insights into the world of professional spor...

In this episode of the HLTH 2024 series on CCIM, hosts Dr Elise Putt and Amandeep Hansra explore diverse career paths in healthcare, focusing on the journeys of Dr Andrea Austin and Dr Arti Masturzo. Packed with insights from the HLTH in Vegas conference and reflections from both U.S. and Australian healthcare professionals. The CCIM hosts reflected on the HLTH in Vegas conference, where topics li...

In this special episode of Creative Careers in Medicine, we get to know our hosts better! Dr Elise Putt interviews Dr Amandeep Hansra, the founder of Creative Careers in Medicine, to unpack her journey from traditional general practice to pioneering roles in digital health.  Dr Hansra touched on her academic journey, which includes a Bachelor of Medicine with honours, a Global Executive MBA,...

In this special episode of Creative Careers in Medicine, we get to know our hosts better! Dr Dana Phang, is interviewed by Dr Amandeep Hansra, the founder of Creative Careers in Medicine. Dr Hansra delves into Dr Phang’s personal journey, and the experiences that shaped her career. Dr Phang shares that her decision to become a doctor was heavily influenced by her parents rather than a personal asp...

In this special episode of Creative Careers in Medicine, we get to know our hosts better! Dr Dana Phang interviews co-host Dr Elise Putt. They explore her journey into and through medicine, and the various influences along the way.  Dr Elise Putt graduated medical school wanting to become a paediatrician and now finds herself working at a ski clinic, studying a Masters of Public Health and po...

In this episode of the Creative Careers in Medicine podcast, Dr Elise Putt interviews Dr Jaz Daniells, an inspiring professional with a diverse and multifaceted career journey. Dr Jaz Daniells has not only made significant contributions in medicine but has also pursued her passion for the arts and public health. Dr Daniells is an ACRRM trainee, actor, and yoga teacher, and is now studyin...

In this episode of Creative Careers in Medicine podcast, host Dr Elise Putt sits down with Dr Ashe Coxon, a GP based in Townsville and the founder and director of Medical Career Planning. They delve into crucial aspects of interview and CV preparation for healthcare professionals aiming to advance their careers or transition into new opportunities. Dr Ashe Coxon shares insights on different CV com...

In this episode of Creative Careers in Medicine (CCIM), host Dr Dana Phang is joined by Dr Jason Lam, who shares his compelling career journey from ballet to medicine. Dr Lam discusses his struggles during residency, experiencing isolation and burnout, which led him to take a year off to pursue a Masters in Sports Medicine and a Diploma in Child Health. Initially contemplating a return to plastic...

In this episode of Creative Careers of Medicine Podcast, host Dr Elise Putt engages in a conversation with Dr Hatim Abdulhussein, Chief Executive of Health Innovation in Kent, Surrey, and Sussex. Dr Abdulhussein discusses his journey from being a GP to leading innovation and technology projects within the NHS. Delving into service automation in healthcare, emphasising the benefits of robotic proce...

In this episode of Creative Careers in Medicine, host Dr Dana Phang introduces Dr Ushma Narsai, a multi-faceted professional whose career spans across the healthcare landscape in both South Africa and Australia. Dr Narsai shares her journey into medicine, inspired by a pivotal moment in high school when one of her sisters fell seriously ill. Delving into her diverse roles, starting with her medica...

In this episode of the CCIM podcast, host Dr Elise Putt sits down with Dr Michelle Johnston, an emergency physician at Royal Perth Hospital and a published novelist. Dr Johnston discusses the challenging balance between her clinical role and her passion for writing, emphasising the highly controlled environment of emergency medicine and the struggle to find time to write. Sharing her writing journ...

In this episode of CCIM, host Dana Phang is joined by Dr Nirvana Luckraj, the current Chief Medical Officer at HealthDirect Australia. Dr Luckraj's career spans multiple continents and diverse medical environments, offering invaluable insights for clinicians seeking new career opportunities. Dr Luckraj began her career as a general practitioner in South Africa during a period of significant politi...

In this episode of CCIM, host Elise Putt speaks with Dr Jackie Rabec about her journey from clinical medicine to prominent product roles in HealthTech and beyond. Dr Rabec, originally from South Africa, started her non clinical journey via an MBA at the University of New South Wales' Australian Graduate School of Management (AGSM), with an international exchange term in New York. During the COVID-...

This episode of CCIM Host Dana Phang invites Dr Clare Skinner, an emergency medicine staff specialist and a former hospital director, who was the immediate past president of the Australasian College of Emergency Medicine. Dr Skinner offers insights into balancing a demanding medical career with family life. Emphasising the importance of strategic decision-making, rather than merely declining oppor...

In this episode of CCIM, host Dr Elise Putt sits down with Dr Bethan Richards, the first Chief Medical Wellness Officer for the Sydney Local Health District. They delve into the pioneering efforts by Dr Richards and her team to address the well-being of medical trainees and the systemic changes needed in the healthcare system. Noticing concerns about distress and burnout amongst junior doctors, Dr...

Welcome to a new season of Creative Careers in Medicine (CCIM) podcast! In this episode, Dr Dana Phang interviews Dr Michael Wright, a second-generation General Practitioner (GP) and health economist. He shares insights from his diverse career, which includes research at the London School of Hygiene and Tropical Medicine, a PhD from the University of Technology Sydney, and his current role as Chie...

In this episode of Creative Careers in Medicine podcast, host Dr Elise Putt engages in an enlightening conversation with Dr Anni Mekhail, an intensive care doctor turned Google product manager. Dr Mekhail has an impressive background, having been a founding member of two successful bootstrapped health tech startups and co-authoring medical textbooks and articles in medical journals. She initially...

In this episode of the Creative Careers in Medicine podcast, host Dr Elise Putt is joined by Dr Izzy Bigio, a New Zealand-trained doctor currently working in operations and community at Lyrebird AI. Dr Bigio shares her compelling journey from deciding to leave clinical medicine to finding her niche in the startup world. Her story begins around two years ago when she posted about her career concern...

In this episode of the Creative Careers in Medicine podcast, host Dr Elise Putt speaks with Dr Zach Tan, a prominent figure working at the intersection of technology, venture capital, and healthcare. Dr Tan splits his professional time between Australia and New York, holding significant roles such as General Partner at Aegis Ventures and President of the health tech startup Optain Health. Addition...

In this episode of Creative Careers in Medicine, host Dr Dana Phang is joined by Dr Adaira Landry and Dr Resa E Lewiss, co-authors of the insightful book “Microskills.” Dr Landry's passion for medicine was ignited at a young age by her interest in science and maths and her desire to help sick individuals. Dr Lewiss, who always aspired to be a doctor, confirmed her career choice through her experie...

In this episode of CCIM host Dr Dana Phang featuring Dr Sally Phillips, delves into the crucial role of medical capability within insurance companies, particularly in life insurance and workers’ compensation spaces. Dr Phillips, head of Zurich Medical Analytics, brings her extensive experience as a clinician and her unique insight into the importance of properly understanding and pricing medical r...

In this episode of the CCIM podcast, host Dr Dana Phang is joined by Dr Melanie Mapleson, a general practitioner who has transitioned to specialising in perinatal care and breastfeeding medicine. Dr Mapleson discusses her journey from general practice to her current focus, driven largely by her personal experiences with breastfeeding challenges. She provides insight into the slow medicine approach...

In this episode of CCIM, host Dr Dana Phang welcomes Dr Emily Kirkpatrick, who shares her expansive career journey from a general practitioner to her current role as an executive in the health sector. Dr Kirkpatrick’s career is marked by a series of strategic shifts and advancements, initially sparked during her time away on maternity leave when she delved into research in skin cancer prevention....

In this episode of the CCIM podcast, host Dr Elise Putt chats with Dr Shewit Belay, a multifaceted professional who seamlessly transitions between her careers as a medical doctor and a musical theatre performer. Dr Belay shares her journey from medical school to the stage, the challenges of balancing clinical practice with performing arts, and her aspirations in both domains. Dr Shewit Belay is a...

In this episode of the CCIM podcast, host Dr Elise Putt welcomes Dr Leigh Golding, the team doctor for the Australian Cricket Team, to talk about his fulfilling career in sports medicine. Dr Golding shares how he juggles his duties with the Australian Cricket Team, the NRL Injury Surveillance Bunker, and consulting work at Ortho Sports in Sydney. Dr Golding discusses his academic journey, beginnin...