Postcall : Beyond the White Coat

How does a doctor transition from clinical practice to working in FAANG (Facebook, Apple, Amazon, Netflix, Google) ? In this episode of Postcall: Beyond the White Coat , Dr. Selina Chew sits down with Dr. Terence Tan , a medical doctor turned tech leader, to discuss his inspiring journey from practicing medicine to driving healthcare innovation in some of the world's biggest tech companies. Join u...

In this episode of Postcall: Stories Beyond the White Coat , Dr Selina Chew sits down with Dr. Amelia Siah, a trailblazer in aesthetic medicine and founder of Aglow Clinic, one of Malaysia’s leading aesthetic clinic chains. Dr. Amelia shares her remarkable journey, from her humble beginnings and early struggles to building an aesthetic empire against all odds. Dr. Amelia also dives into what it ta...

In this episode of Postcall: Beyond the White Coat , Dr. Selina Chew sits down with Dr. Avneesh Khare, a former anesthesiologist who transitioned from a traditional clinical path to a pioneering role in artificial intelligence in medicine. Dr. Khare shares his journey through the competitive medical training system in India, his decision to specialise in anesthesiology, and his career shift to AI...

In this episode of Postcall: Beyond the White Coat , Dr. Selina Chew sits down with Dr. Shaun Nicholas to discuss his decision to leave anaesthesia and transition into the pharmaceutical industry. Dr. Shaun opens up about the overwhelming pressures of anaesthesia training, personal tragedy, and the emotional toll that led him to pivot his career. He also shares the challenges of leaving clinical m...

There’s an unspoken belief in medicine: if you truly care about healing, you stay in the public sector. But what happens when the system wears you down, and private practice becomes the next step? In this episode of Postcall: Beyond the White Coat, Dr. Selina Chew speaks with Dr. Jeffrey, a skilled orthopaedic surgeon who transitioned from the public sector to private healthcare. They explore his...

In this episode of Postcall: Beyond the White Coat , Dr. Selina Chew sits down with Dr. Nadira Azmi to discuss her inspiring journey from public service as a doctor to becoming a leader in the pharmaceutical industry. Dr. Nadira shares her experiences in clinical practice, the challenges she faced in transitioning into the private GP sector, and ultimately her decision to pursue a career in pharma...

In this episode of Postcast, Dr Selina speaks to Dr Aneil Moorthy, the head of services of International Assistance.  Dr. Aneil shares his deeply personal experience through the Anaesthesia Masters Programme, where after three attempts at passing his final exam, he was forced to rethink everything. He opens up about the emotional and professional challenges that came with having to reevaluate his...

Are stem cells the future of medicine?  In this eye-opening episode, Dr. Selina Chew of Disruptive Doctors sits down with Christian Drapeau , a pioneering researcher and author, to explore the untapped potential of stem cells. This conversation dives into the groundbreaking science behind stem cells and how they could revolutionize the way we approach chronic diseases and longevity. Topics covered...

Join us for an inspiring conversation with Dr. Kashif , a doctor who transformed his career by navigating two vastly different healthcare systems—Pakistan and the U.S.—and emerging as a leader in medical education and innovation.  Dr. Kashif J. Piracha is a dual board-certified physician in Internal Medicine and Nephrology, an accomplished medical educator, and an innovator in simplifying complex...

In this episode of Postcall: Beyond the White Coat, Dr. Selina Chew sits down with Dr. Aly Nah, a medical doctor turned hair restoration expert and entrepreneur. Dr. Aly Nah is the CEO of Hair Transplant Solutions, a doctor who specialises in hair restoration. In this conversation, Dr. Aly discusses the complexities of entrepreneurship in healthcare, hair restoration, personal growth, and the evol...

In this episode of Postcall: Beyond the White Coat , Dr. Selina sits down with Dr. Vicknesh, a seasoned doctor who transitioned from a long-standing career as a GP to leadership roles in the pharmaceutical industry. Dr. Vicknesh shares his personal journey, insights on what pharmaceutical companies seek in candidates, and the importance of maintaining a patient-centred approach in the industry. Th...

In this episode of Postcall: Beyond the White Coat , Dr Selina Chew explores why being just a regular GP is no longer enough in today’s healthcare landscape. Dr. Shashi Kumar, co-founder of The KL Sky Clinic, shares his journey from conventional medicine to pioneering a holistic and functional medicine approach. We delve into why he left public service, the challenges of starting a clinic that goe...

What happens when the healthcare system fails the people it’s meant to protect? In this episode of Postcall: Beyond the White Coat, Dr. Selina sits down with Dr Ramesh Rajentheran, founder & CEO of MiyaHealth, a doctor whose personal tragedy exposed the cracks in a broken system. Faced with loss and frustration, he turned his pain into purpose, launching a mission to rebuild what medicine has...

In this episode of Postcall: Beyond the White Coat , Dr. Selina sits down with Dr. Ramon Varughese, who shares his journey from working in rural hospitals in Sabah to leading private healthcare organizations in Malaysia. As the Chief Medical Officer at Qualitas and Country Head of Qualitas Health Bangladesh, Dr. Ramon navigates the business side of medicine, balancing clinical responsibilities wit...

In this episode of Postcall: Beyond the White Coat , Dr. Selina Chew sits down with Dr. Rubben, founder of AS Group and Cell101 International. Dr Rubben, a doctor who turned to entrepreneurship after realizing that conventional medicine was failing his patients. From a childhood dream to a challenging journey in private practice, Dr. Rubben faced setbacks—including a failed business in Sabah—befor...

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In this episode of Postcall: Beyond the White Coat , Dr. Selina reconnects with Dr. Cheah, a fellow clinician whose journey has taken him from Malaysia’s KKM to the NHS in the UK. They reflect on their shared experiences in the Anaesthesia and ICU department at Hospital Sungai Buloh, their initial aspirations, and the realities of working in Malaysia's public healthcare system. Dr. Cheah opens up...

In this episode of Postcall: Beyond the White Coat , Dr. Selina speaks with Dr. Ashswita Ravindran, who faced a life-changing decision after a spine injury forced her to quit her housemanship. Unable to practice medicine in Malaysia, she navigated a path through health journalism, hospital management, and finally found her calling in the pharmaceutical industry. Ashswita shares her journey of over...

In this episode of Postcall: Beyond the White Coat , Dr. Selina speaks with Dr. Ashswita Ravindran, who faced a life-changing decision after a spine injury forced her to quit her housemanship. Unable to practice medicine in Malaysia, she navigated a path through health journalism, hospital management, and finally found her calling in the pharmaceutical industry. Ashswita shares her journey of over...

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In this episode of Postcall: Beyond the White Coat , Dr. Selina sits down with Dr. Avi Ratnanesan, whose journey from medicine to coaching CEOs, speaking internationally and AI-powered leadership development  is nothing short of extraordinary. From practicing as a doctor to climbing the ranks in the pharmaceutical industry, transitioning into filmmaking, digital ventures and now leading Dr. Avi Gl...

In this episode of Postcall: Beyond the White Coat , Dr. Selina sits down with Dr. Avi Ratnanesan, whose journey from medicine to coaching CEOs, speaking internationally and AI-powered leadership development  is nothing short of extraordinary. From practicing as a doctor to climbing the ranks in the pharmaceutical industry, transitioning into filmmaking, digital ventures and now leading Dr. Avi Gl...

In this episode of Postcall: Beyond the White Coat, we sit down with Dr. Mynn Dee, the resilient Clinical Trial Unit Head at Subang Jaya Medical Centre. Dr. Mynn shares her extraordinary journey, from the bustling medical wards of Sandakan to leading clinical trials with a focus on ethical research. Her story takes a dramatic turn after a tragic accident involving an ambulance and the death of her...

In this episode of Postcall: Beyond the White Coat, we sit down with Dr. Mynn Dee, the resilient Clinical Trial Unit Head at Subang Jaya Medical Centre. Dr. Mynn shares her extraordinary journey, from the bustling medical wards of Sandakan to leading clinical trials with a focus on ethical research. Her story takes a dramatic turn after a tragic accident involving the total loss of an ambulance an...

I had the pleasure of speaking to Dr. Tan Hui Ling. Doctor turned healthcare leader. At the tender age of 13, her mother's battle with cancer ignited her passion for medicine. By 17, she faced the heart-wrenching decision of signing a Do Not Resuscitate order for her mother. Despite these early challenges, Dr. Tan pursued her dream, studied medicine, and advanced her career in Singapore, quick...