Disrupting Doctors Careers

Doctors on Social Media - How to Monetise Your Influence

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 their brand and generate income. Whether you're looking to use social media for a side hustle or a full-time business, it's important to approach it with a sustainable and effective strategy that aligns with your values and goals.
 
In this episode of Disrupting Doctors Career podcast, Dr Vanita Rattan, a doctor who quit medicine shortly after graduating to become a global entrepreneur running several businesses, shares her incredible journey of how she developed a global brand and found a niche for people of colour in the skincare range as well as tips on how to grow and monetise your influence on social media. 
 
So if you are a budding entrepreneur or things feel challenging and difficult to get out of the box, this episode is for you. Listen and learn how to strategise your influence as a doctor on social media and learn skills that will help you make a difference and succeed in your business. It is not enough to have a medical degree; you need more skills to grow your career.
 
What You Will Learn:
[00:01] Intro and what in for you in today’s show
[02:54] A bit about Dr Vanita and how she got to where she is today
[05:16] Dr Vanita's first two companies and her transition to skincare by Dr V
[08:36] Dr Vanita's strategy for monetisation and growing her followers
[13:18] How Dr Vanita funnels her followers into buyers
[11:04] Working with consumers to create products tailored to them
[12:33] Dr Vanita's transition from medical school to entrepreneurship
[16:49] Dr Vanita’s experience learning skills necessary for her business success
[24:43] Advice to doctors with audacious dreams of creating something on their own terms
[33:08] How to reach out and learn more about Dr Vanita
[29:01] End of the show
 
Standout Quotes:
“Monetisation is not actually about the number of followers you have; it is the reason that they are following you, so when you're creating a tribe, make sure you are creating it around a topic that is important to you and will help you grow your business.” -  Dr Vanita [08:37]
 “It is not enough for you to have one degree or one skill; you need to have your degree plus another two or three skills.”- Dr Vanita [14:44]
“You have to have a growth mindset and be willing to stack skills and see where they overlap and if there is a need for them.”- Dr Vanita [18:18]
“Put yourself in a difficult situation every day; just do something 4% harder than what you are doing right now and just keep expanding the circumference of that circle until you have all the skills.”- Dr Vanita [17:08]
 
Do You Need Further Support?
Get the industry role you want faster with us: medicfootprints.org/industry
Join our membership and get a direct one-on-one with me or one of my team doctors: https://medicfootprints.org/gopremium
 
Connect with our great mission of connecting 1 million doctors 
medicfootprints.org/joinourmission
 
REACH OUT TO OUR TEAM! WE'D LOVE TO HEAR FROM YOU!
team@medicfootprints.org 
 
DON'T FORGET TO SUBSCRIBE AND LEAVE A REVIEW!
 
ABOUT THE HOST
Dr Abeyna Bubbers-Jones is a practising medical doctor and Founder of Medic Footprints: the global platform connecting doctors with diverse career opportunities beyond conventional medicine.
Her mission is to dramatically elevate health outcomes in the world by connecting 1 million doctors with diverse careers by 2030.
Continually exploring her own path off the medical treadmill, she has developed a wealth of expertise in specialist recruitment connecting industry & health tech companies with talented doctors, whilst supporting & coaching doctors in their own career development and wellbeing.
She is an award-winning entrepreneur, Consultant Occupational Health Physician, BBC Expert Voice, Public Speaker, Musician and not-so-good boulderer!
 
REACH OUT!
team@medicfootprints.org

3 Critical Things Every Doctor Needs in Their LinkedIn Profile

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 you reach out to and how you reach out to them is key to building high-value networks relevant to what you're doing. Learn how to play the game and make it work to get results.
 
In this episode of Disrupting Doctors Career podcast, Dr Mohamed Draz, a neurosurgeon and an expert in optimising LinkedIn profiles, shares 3 critical things every doctor needs in their LinkedIn to leverage and optimise their profile. He also expounds on the key things that you need to build an effective LinkedIn profile, some networking strategies for doctors who are busy and have no time, and what looks good when you have done it right.
 
Check out this episode to learn how to unleash their social impact and magical skills on LinkedIn.
What You Will Learn:
[00:01] Intro and what in for you in today’s show 
[02:43] How Dr Mohamed got started on LinkedIn as a neurosurgeon
[06:28] How doctors are using LinkedIn and the opportunities it offers
[08:53] The main purpose of networking for doctors looking for career opportunities
[13:18] Why networking is an essential skill to have as a doctor 
[14:50] Key principles of developing an effective profile on LinkedIn 
[18:18] Reducing complexity when creating your profile as a thought leader 
[22:16] How to communicate your vision and expertise on your LinkedIn profile 
[26:23] How to get started on LinkedIn without spending all of your time there
[33:08] The 3 critical things every doctor needs in their LinkedIn profile
[34:35] How to find Dr Mohamed's guide on developing an effective LinkedIn profile
[35:12] What success looks like on LinkedIn
[37:18] Build high-value networks without trying to be an influencer 
[21:00] Developing your skill outside medicine to get more opportunities
[44:34] About Dr Mohamed's LinkedIn banner on “ You are a Designer.”
 
Standout Quotes:
“You won't get the most benefit out of LinkedIn if you're not contributing or sharing your thoughts and interacting with people.” -  Dr Mohamed [07:50]
 “If you have few hundred friends and you're just consuming, the opportunities you are going to see are not going to get bigger if the circle around you is not getting bigger; the only way to make your circle bigger is by contributing and interacting with other people.”- Dr Mohamed [08:51]
“Networking on LinkedIn is all about the Long Game; It is not a short game thing, so don't expect instant results.”- Dr Abeyna [32:42]
“Don't be bothered about the numbers; just share your thoughts and ideas, and the numbers will come at the end.’- Dr Mohamed [36:07]
Stay Connected
 
Do You Need Further Support?
Become a solopreneur with us:  medicfootprints.org/industry
 
Connect with our great mission of connecting 1 million doctors 
medicfootprints.org/joinourmission
 
TRANSFORM YOUR CAREER WITH ME AND MORE.
https://medicfootprints.org/gopremium 
REACH OUT TO OUR TEAM! WE'D LOVE TO HEAR FROM YOU!
team@medicfootprints.org 
 
DON'T FORGET TO SUBSCRIBE AND LEAVE A REVIEW!
 
ABOUT THE HOST
Dr Abeyna Bubbers-Jones is a practising medical doctor and Founder of Medic Footprints: the global platform connecting doctors with diverse career opportunities beyond conventional medicine.
Her mission is to dramatically elevate health outcomes in the world by connecting 1 million doctors with diverse careers by 2030.
Continually exploring her own path off the medical treadmill, she has developed a wealth of expertise in specialist recruitment connecting industry & health tech companies with talented doctors, whilst supporting & coaching doctors in their own career development and wellbeing.
She is an award-winning entrepreneur, Consultant Occupational Health Physician, BBC Expert Voice, Public Speaker, Musician and not-so-good boulderer!
REACH OUT!
team@medicfootprints.org

Becoming a Creative Retail Doctorpreneur From Scratch

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 you own a thriving business. It's proof of your hard work and determination and a testament to your creativity and entrepreneurial spirit as a doctor.
In this episode of Disrupting Doctors Career podcast, Dr  Catherine Fernando, founder of Iyasu Bags, shares her journey, triumph over cancer, resilience, and inspiration in building her business from scratch in retail as a GP and a mum juggling life and everything that comes with it. She also shares the strategies on how you can become a successful creative retail doctorpreneur from scratch, from the challenges to the pitfalls you should avoid when building your business.
If you have someone looking at developing something from scratch or getting into retail and fashion, listen in to learn how to navigate motherhood, career and business as a doctorpreneur with the resilience to realise your vision.
 
What You Will Learn:
[00:01] Intro and what's in for you in today’s show 
[01:25] A bit about Dr Catherine and how she ended up on the podcast
[03:59] Dr Catherine's cancer diagnosis, her resiliency and the happy ending 
[08:08] What inspired Dr Catherine’s move towards changing careers 
[11:08] What Iyasu means and stands for 
[13:38] Iyasu bag’s design and the choice of plant-based vegan leather material 
[16:52] The first step Dr Catherine took to get going and realise the basics of her idea
[20:12] Challenges Dr Catherine faced in designing and launching her product
[21:41] Planning, launching and where Dr Catherine is now with Iyasu
[23:17] What kept Dr Catherine pushing forward with her idea despite her busy life
[24:44] What being successful means to the Dr Catherine
[25:56] Dr Catherine's advice to doctors venturing into retail alongside clinical practice
[32:13] How to reach out and connect with Dr Catherine or get her bags
 
Standout Quotes:
“You don't need a fashion degree, but you definitely need someone who has one; It is recognising who you need in your team.” - Dr Catherine [20:30]
 “You are so far in if you stop, you will lose everything, you have to have the resilience to keep pushing till you get there.”- Dr Catherine [22:51]
“It is not easy but it is a wonderful feeling when you are at that point where you can say you have all the resources and you own a business.”- Dr Catherine [24:03]
“Ultimately successful is being able to give some money for charitable causes and being able to produce special editions to support healthcare charities.’- Dr   Catherine [25:05]
 
Do You Need Further Support?
Become a solopreneur with us:  medicfootprints.org/industry
 
Connect with our great mission of connecting 1 million doctors 
medicfootprints.org/joinourmission
GET NEW EPISODES FIRST & MY UPDATES HERE
https://medicfootprints.org/joinourmission 
TRANSFORM YOUR CAREER WITH ME AND MORE.
https://medicfootprints.org/gopremium 
REACH OUT TO OUR TEAM! WE'D LOVE TO HEAR FROM YOU!
team@medicfootprints.org 
 
DON'T FORGET TO SUBSCRIBE AND LEAVE A REVIEW!
 
ABOUT THE HOST
Dr Abeyna Bubbers-Jones is a practising medical doctor and Founder of Medic Footprints: the global platform connecting doctors with diverse career opportunities beyond conventional medicine.
Her mission is to dramatically elevate health outcomes in the world by connecting 1 million doctors with diverse careers by 2030.
Continually exploring her own path off the medical treadmill, she has developed a wealth of expertise in specialist recruitment connecting industry & health tech companies with talented doctors, whilst supporting & coaching doctors in their own career development and wellbeing.
She is an award-winning entrepreneur, Consultant Occupational Health Physician, BBC Expert Voice, Public Speaker, Musician and not-so-good boulderer!
REACH OUT!
team@medicfootprints.org
 

Pharma Jobs For Doctors - How to Get In!

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 what pharma involves. 
Sometimes doctors can take years to get these alternative jobs they love within the medical industry. 
 
Listen in to learn all about pharma jobs for doctors and how to get in.
 
Mayur shares top tips on what to do when applying and going for an interview for these jobs. He also gives insights on the importance of career progression with a coach or a mentor and how he can be of help in your journey. 
 
Finding a pharma job for doctors may take time, but it is worth the hard work.
 
Tune in!
What You Will Learn:
[00:01] Episode into and a quick bio of the guest, Dr Mayur Joshi
[01:40] Why does the pharma sector need doctors?
[05:08] Why doctors with different skillsets have an advantage in the medical field
[06:45] Different entry points in pharma and what you need to know
[07:54] Common setbacks to progress that medical practitioners have
[16:04] Responses from an interviewee that can tell you they are the right person 
[21:58] How best can doctors apply and prepare for an interview for a pharma job 
[26:36] What long-serving doctors who are going to pharma need to know
[30:53] Importance of coaching and mentoring to doctors getting into pharma
[39:13] What Mayur has done before & how it complements what he does today
[44:38] Best ways to reach out and connect with Mayur
[45:58] Call to action and end of the show
 
Standout Quotes:
“Pharma is broad, and there is always a place where doctors with different skillsets can fit in, add value and grow as leaders in these sectors.” - Dr Abeyna  [04:56]
 “In medicine, progress and growth in the career do not need to be hierarchical always. Progress can be learning and moving into different parts of the business.”- Dr Mayur [06:36]
“Businesses that do well do not focus much on hierarchical progress. They respect the talents that are in there.”- Dr Mayur [10:08]
“The most qualified person is not necessarily the best person to join your team. They may not have the talent you require at the moment.’- Dr Mayur [13:08]
 
 
Do You Need Further Support?
Move to Pharma or other industry careers faster this year with me and Mayur on our flexible yet comprehensive Doctors in Industry program https://medicfootprints.org/industry 

How to Become a Portfolio GP & Clinical Content Expert

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 as her first main role in industry and Catherine shares essential insights on how other doctors can effectively position themselves to get the opportunity they want
 
KEY TAKEAWAYS 
A portfolio career was borne out of passion and partly out of necessity 
I have always enjoyed writing and enjoyed reading but hadn’t translated how I could do that as a medic 
Reaching out involved multiple emails to get people's attention 
It comes across if you are excited by an idea 
Working for free can help with relationships and networking but knowing your worth is important 
If there isn’t a financial remuneration you need to evaluate the value all those involved are gaining 
It was a two stage interview with both the creative team and CRM team 
When you work with the CRM team you understand more about the extensive range of content that you may not realise is content before you are in the role 
There has always been content creation but the growth has been phenomenal 
Get really clear on what you want to do and what you are offering to a company 
It's not enough now to just be a doctor who wants to get out of doctoring 
Linkedin is a really good space to develop your personal brand and a sense of who you want to be career wise
 
BEST MOMENTS
‘People respond really well if your enthusiasm comes through’
‘Having exposure into a different type of company is super helpful’
‘In the last year content creation has just blown up’
‘Linkedin has completely changed my career trajectory in the last two years’
 
RESOURCES FOR THIS EPISODE
Connect with our great mission of connecting 1 million doctors 
medicfootprints.org/joinourmission
GET NEW EPISODES FIRST & MY UPDATES HERE
https://medicfootprints.org/joinourmission 
TRANSFORM YOUR CAREER WITH ME AND MORE.
https://medicfootprints.org/gopremium 
REACH OUT TO OUR TEAM! WE'D LOVE TO HEAR FROM YOU!
team@medicfootprints.org 
 
DON'T FORGET TO SUBSCRIBE AND LEAVE A REVIEW!
 
ABOUT THE HOST
Dr Abeyna Bubbers-Jones is a practising medical doctor and Founder of Medic Footprints: the global platform connecting doctors with diverse career opportunities beyond conventional medicine.
Her mission is to dramatically elevate health outcomes in the world by connecting 1 million doctors with diverse careers by 2030.
Continually exploring her own path off the medical treadmill, she has developed a wealth of expertise in specialist recruitment connecting industry & health tech companies with talented doctors, whilst supporting & coaching doctors in their own career development and wellbeing.
She is an award-winning entrepreneur, Consultant Occupational Health Physician, BBC Expert Voice, Public Speaker, Musician and not-so-good boulderer!
REACH OUT!
team@medicfootprints.org

How can Doctors become Content Creators?

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 your passion and knowledge
 
KEY TAKEAWAYS
Medics don’t really know how their value is and don’t know what to charge for their work outside of their 9 to 5 job
We could see the content creator market booming, people wanted the acknowledgement and the financial benefit
There was a need for a platform for medics to create content where they could also earn money and Peerr has developed into a range of modalities for teaching
Brands are happy to pay and sponsor influencers for content
If you can combine and collect everyone’s content together and combine the reach brands are more interested
It’s collectively putting out that content and getting that reach
We see the future as the vast majority of professionals will be content creators on the side
Peerr is a platform that brings everything together on one platform for professionals
The most powerful things you can do to monetise content is to build distribution and an audience
Identify the people who are consuming the content and then get in front of them
 
BEST MOMENTS
‘Brands are now more interested because that’s what they are paying for reach’
‘It’s creating an economy, an eco-system where the financial benefits are kicked back to the creators’
‘All doctors have to learn to be their own best self-marketers in the way that’s right for them’
 
 
APPLY FOR THE DOCTORS IN INDUSTRY INCUBATOR
https://medicfootprints.org/industry
 
Connect with our great mission of connecting 1 million doctors 
medicfootprints.org/joinourmission
 
 
GET NEW EPISODES FIRST & MY UPDATES HERE
https://medicfootprints.org/joinourmission 
TRANSFORM YOUR CAREER WITH ME AND MORE.
https://medicfootprints.org/gopremium 
REACH OUT TO OUR TEAM! WE'D LOVE TO HEAR FROM YOU!
team@medicfootprints.org 
DON'T FORGET TO SUBSCRIBE AND LEAVE A REVIEW!
ABOUT THE HOST
Dr Abeyna Bubbers-Jones is a practising medical doctor and Founder of Medic Footprints: the global platform connecting doctors with diverse career opportunities beyond conventional medicine.
Her mission is to dramatically elevate health outcomes in the world by connecting 1 million doctors with diverse careers by 2030.
Continually exploring her own path off the medical treadmill, she has developed a wealth of expertise in specialist recruitment connecting industry & health tech companies with talented doctors, whilst supporting & coaching doctors in their own career development and wellbeing.
She is an award-winning entrepreneur, Consultant Occupational Health Physician, BBC Expert Voice, Public Speaker, Musician and not-so-good boulderer!
REACH OUT!
team@medicfootprints.org
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

Alternative Careers for Doctor Mothers

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 for doctor mothers who want to explore alternative careers.
 
In this episode of Disrupting Doctors Career podcast, your host, Dr Abeyna, talks with Dr Sola, who hosts the Mothers In Medicine Podcast. In this episode, they talk about alternative careers for doctor mothers and why mothers in medicine should explore these careers.
Dr Sola also talks about her inspiration, journey and lessons she has learned from starting a podcast as a doctor. She also advises doctor mothers as they navigate the mom's guilt of returning to work.
 
Listen in to learn why the number of mothers leaving medicine for alternative careers is on the rise and what new opportunities are available. For many, childcare costs outweigh their salary, making it difficult to make ends meet. Furthermore, a demanding career in medicine can lead to burnout and exhaustion. As such, many are turning to alternative professions that allow them to spend more time with their families while still providing a stable income.
 
What You Will Learn:
[00:01] What's in for you in today’s show
[01:21] Dr Sola’s medical career so far
[05:14] Why Dr Sola chose South Africa for her medical career
[06:39] Trying daring things while in South Africa
[08:43] Getting the first child and how her career as a doctor changed
[11:49] Having children and a career is proof of the potential that women have
[13:03] What inspired Dr Sola to start a podcast as an alternative career
[18:28] Why do many mothers leave medicine for other careers
[19:11] Dr Sola’s advice to doctor mothers who want to navigate the mom guilt of going back to work
[21:34] Is podcasting a good alternative career for people with other careers?
[25:17] Key takeaway nuggets for mothers who are exploring alternative careers
[27:28] Call to action and end of the show
 
 
Standout Quotes:
“As a medic, focusing on that one circle of life is unusual. There is family, relationships, hobbies, and things you like.” - Dr Sola [03:14]
“Before women become mothers, they are very ambitious to get their teeth into many avenues and opportunities, but that slowly dwindles with parenting.”- Dr Sola [09:15]
“Sometimes we are forced to make tough decisions when the money stops coming.”- Dr Sola [10:26]
“Having children is a great reason to push things forward. It is also a demonstration of women’s potential and what they can do in the world as doctors too.’- Dr Abeyna [11:49]
“Most mothers are leaving medicine for other alternative careers because they realize it’s hard to juggle all the demands of motherhood and medicine or the cost of child care is more than the pay they get as a doctor.”- Dr Abeyna [18:28]
 
 
KEY TAKEAWAYS
As a medic, you can become very focused on that one circle in your life but there are many circles in life including family, hobbies and other things you enjoy
You are really not the same person when you go back after maternity leave
Maternity leave is a space where you are going through a lot of changes, it’s a time to reassess and re-prioritise
There are lots of opportunities in podcasting and it’s been an opportunity for me to step out and try something new
Don’t  be afraid to step out and try something new and maternity leave is a great time to explore a side hustle
 
 
RESOURCES FOR THIS EPISODE
Dr. Sola Mothers in Medicine Podcast
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/momsinmedicine/
 
Do You Need Further Support?
Join our membership and get a direct one-on-one with me or one of my team doctors: https://medicfootprints.org/gopremium
 
Connect with our great mission of connecting 1 million doctors 
medicfootprints.org/joinourmission
 
 
GET NEW EPISODES FIRST & MY UPDATES HERE
https://medicfootprints.org/joinourmission 
TRANSFORM YOUR CAREER WITH ME AND MORE.
https://medicfootprints.org/gopremium 
REACH OUT TO OUR TEAM! WE'D LOVE TO HEAR FROM YOU!
team@medicfootprints.org 
DON'T FORGET TO SUBSCRIBE AND LEAVE A REVIEW!
 
 
ABOUT THE HOST
Dr Abeyna Bubbers-Jones is a practising medical doctor and Founder of Medic Footprints: the global platform connecting doctors with diverse career opportunities beyond conventional medicine.
Her mission is to dramatically elevate health outcomes in the world by connecting 1 million doctors with diverse careers by 2030.
Continually exploring her own path off the medical treadmill, she has developed a wealth of expertise in specialist recruitment connecting industry & health tech companies with talented doctors, whilst supporting & coaching doctors in their own career development and wellbeing.
She is an award-winning entrepreneur, Consultant Occupational Health Physician, BBC Expert Voice, Public Speaker, Musician and not-so-good boulderer!
REACH OUT!
team@medicfootprints.org

How to Get a Non-Clinical Health Tech Role as a Doctor

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 coming from, you can build upon them and set goals with long-term benefits.
In this episode of Disrupting Doctors Career podcast, Dr James Wadkin, a Clinical Partnerships Director at MedShr, shares his clinician journey and transition to an unknown clinical role in health tech. He also expounds on the commercial mindset and how you can get a non-clinical health tech role and thrive in it. 
 
Listen in to learn more about non-clinical career opportunities in the health tech space, how to frame your experience, and your ‘Why’ to stand out and transition from a clinical role to a health tech role with great success. 
What You Will Learn:
[00:01] What’s in for you today and a bit about our guest, James Wadkin
[03:48] Why Dr Wadkin chose a health tech career path 
[05:22] Other career options that James has always considered
[07:55] Dr Wadkin's perspective on the phrase “the grass is greener in the tech industry.” 
[11:25] How Dr Wadkin handled his transition to autonomy and freedom
[13:28] Dr Wadkin's journey and how he got into the MedShr 
[15:19] What Dr Wadkin did to stand out in his application and interviews
[23:21] Why interview is a two-way process 
[25:22] Dr Wadkin's experience in providing a thriving environment 
[27:04] The commercial mindset that is needed to thrive in a non-clinical health tech role
[31:11] How long it took for Dr Wadkin to be promoted to the Clinical Partnerships Director role
[36:29] How Dr Wadkin's promotion compares to negotiating his leadership package  
[37:31] Dr Wadkin's insights on the share Auction scheme 
[39:18] A quick recap and how to take the next step
[25:12] Closing notes
 
KEY TAKEAWAYS
The prep work and researching the company is  vital and means you can talk about why you want to work for the company and what you have to offer
The interview process is a two-way process and it's important that the company gets the person who’s right for them
The commercial aspect is very different you are leveraging your clinical knowledge to allow  the company to generate revenue either directly or indirectly
It’s a change of mindset from short term to a longer term view
Earnings are based on your value to the business and how they want to reward you to keep you
Things are flexible and you can negotiate and leverage your position based on your value
 
Standout Quotes:
“It is useful to have a mentor, someone who has been in your shoes before, they know where you’re coming from, and they understand what clinical life was like and the skills you gained.” - Dr Wadkin [12:09]
 “No one expects you to be a finished product, on day one, but it’s all about having an attitude being open to new ideas and conversations.”- Dr Wadkin [26:02]
“It’s really important for doctors to have clinical, commercial awareness; bringing you as an individual or doctor into the business is an investment with a return.”- Dr Abeyna [29:24]
“Things are flexible, and you can negotiate things and leverage your position based on the value you’re providing in the private sector.”- Dr Wadkin [36:06]
 
 
RESOURCES FOR THIS EPISODE
Doctors in Industry Incubator: https://medicfootprints.org/doctors-in-industry-incubator/
Join our membership and get a direct one-on-one with me or one of my team doctors: https://medicfootprints.org/gopremium
Connect with Dr James Wadkin LinkedInConnect with our great mission of connecting 1 million doctors medicfootprints.org/joinourmission
GET NEW EPISODES FIRST & MY UPDATES HEREhttps://medicfootprints.org/joinourmission TRANSFORM YOUR CAREER WITH ME AND MORE.https://medicfootprints.org/gopremium REACH OUT TO OUR TEAM! WE'D LOVE TO HEAR FROM YOU!team@medicfootprints.org DON'T FORGET TO SUBSCRIBE AND LEAVE A REVIEW!
 
ABOUT THE HOSTDr Abeyna Bubbers-Jones is a practising medical doctor and Founder of Medic Footprints: the global platform connecting doctors with diverse career opportunities beyond conventional medicine.
Her mission is to dramatically elevate health outcomes in the world by connecting 1 million doctors with diverse careers by 2030.Continually exploring her own path off the medical treadmill, she has developed a wealth of expertise in specialist recruitment connecting industry & health tech companies with talented doctors, whilst supporting & coaching doctors in their own career development and wellbeing.She is an award-winning entrepreneur, Consultant Occupational Health Physician, BBC Expert Voice, Public Speaker, Musician and not-so-good boulderer!
REACH OUT!team@medicfootprints.org

5 Best Careers For Doctors Leaving Medicine in 2023

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 best career opportunities for doctors in 2023 based on trends and feedback in the market.
She also expounds on how to identify whether the time and investment of going into a particular career, role, industry or sector are worth your sacrifice.
Listen in to learn more about career options that are sustainable and lucrative, careers that will help you earn a substantial income while doing what you love and careers that offer significant growth opportunities with minimal burnout.
Career trends are changing, and new career opportunities are developing all the time, and they could be perfect for you to grow. Learn how Medic Footprints can help you make the right career transition and get into the role you love faster without wasting time and money through the Doctors in Industry Incubator Program. 
 
What You Will Learn:
[00:01] What's in for you in today’s show 
[03:03] About Medic Footprints' Doctors in Industry Incubator program 
[03:37] Five careers opportunities for doctors leaving medicine in 2023 
[05:55] No. 5. Be a solopreneur 
[09:05] No. 4. Get into consulting 
[15:45] No. 3. Content creation 
[19:01] No. 2. Become a clinical lead in a health tech company
[21:38] No. 1. Coaching 
[24:21] A quick recap and how to take the next step
[25:12] Call to action and end of the show
 
Standout Quotes:
“Working for yourself provides you with the autonomy and the flexibility that you need in your life.” - Dr Abeyna [10:14]
 “Consultants problem-solve for organisations; as a consultant, you’re adding value by helping companies and leaders to solve their problems more quickly.”- Dr Abeyna [5:22]
“Consulting is a great way to develop your brand and get known in your sector or industry; It’s also an even better way to get paid your worth; you command the fee.”- Dr Abeyna [11:23]
“You can do content creation completely in your own time; it’s flexible with great sustainability.”- Dr Abeyna [17:16]
“Coaching is predominantly a solopreneur type arrangement; you will be working for yourself by providing a service.”- Dr Abeyna [22:14]
 
KEY TAKEAWAYS
Working for yourself as a solopreneur provides autonomy and flexibility in your life
The potential for growing a lucrative solo business is huge and there are many doctors doing this
Content creation is booming and an increasing number of doctors are developing strong personal brands and getting paid via the platform or sponsorship
Becoming a clinical lead in a health tech company is an opportunity to leverage your transferable skills
Coaching is a market that is continuing to grow exponentially and it’s an opportunity to make a significant impact
 
RESOURCES FOR THIS EPISODE
Doctors in Industry Incubator
https://medicfootprints.org/doctors-in-industry-incubator/
Connect with our great mission of connecting 1 million doctors 
medicfootprints.org/joinourmission
GET NEW EPISODES FIRST & MY UPDATES HERE
https://medicfootprints.org/joinourmission 
TRANSFORM YOUR CAREER WITH ME AND MORE.
https://medicfootprints.org/gopremium 
REACH OUT TO OUR TEAM! WE'D LOVE TO HEAR FROM YOU!
team@medicfootprints.org 
DON'T FORGET TO SUBSCRIBE AND LEAVE A REVIEW!
 
ABOUT THE HOST
Dr Abeyna Bubbers-Jones is a practising medical doctor and Founder of Medic Footprints: the global platform connecting doctors with diverse career opportunities beyond conventional medicine.
Her mission is to dramatically elevate health outcomes in the world by connecting 1 million doctors with diverse careers by 2030.
Continually exploring her own path off the medical treadmill, she has developed a wealth of expertise in specialist recruitment connecting industry & health tech companies with talented doctors, whilst supporting & coaching doctors in their own career development and wellbeing.
She is an award-winning entrepreneur, Consultant Occupational Health Physician, BBC Expert Voice, Public Speaker, Musician and not-so-good boulderer!
REACH OUT!
team@medicfootprints.org

How Do You Get Your Health Tech Idea Funded as a Doctor ?

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 idea funded as a doctor and gives insights from her experience as a co-founder, finding the right people to help, and what part failure played in her success. 
 
Listen in to learn more about the importance of knowing who you are, self-awareness, and separating your identity from your work. Understanding who you’re, the value you bring, and your uniqueness are key in changing or diversifying your career. 
 
 
What You Will Learn:
[04:22] Why Dr Treacy decided to combine health tech with entrepreneurship 
[07:35] What is value-based care and how it works in keeping people well
[11:33] Networking to build relationships without hidden agendas 
[13:00] Dr Treacy's experience in the US and how it inspired her startup 
[17:12] Understanding your skill gap and seeking the suitable extra qualifications
[20:50] Dr Treacy’s insight on the roles you can play as a cofounder 
[23:24] The process of getting your idea funded and how Dr Treacy did it 
[27:47] Where Dr Treacy feels that she went wrong in her market research for her product 
[33:21] Dr Treacy's insight on the process of raising funds as a doctor  
[36:13] Dr Treacy's function and roles as a co-founder 
[38:18] The value of knowing who you’re when changing or diversifying your career 
[43:45] How to reach out and connect with Treacy
 
Standout Quotes:
“People say yes when they are open-minded and when somebody has approached them proactively.” - Dr Treacy  [10:00]
 “Networking is about building relationships to create opportunities in the future, and it doesn’t have to be transactional.”- Dr Abeyna [10:55]
“Give yourself space for experimentation.”- Dr Treacy [20:51]
“Pain is an important word when it comes to start-up; people have to feel the pain to be willing to do something about it.”- Dr Treacy [29:44]
 
KEY TAKEAWAYS
Networking is about building relationships, to uncover opportunities and the future doesn’t have to be transactional
If you are looking at solving a problem make sure there is enough pain around it for people to want to do something about it
You have to demonstrate how you can add value and surround yourself with the right expertise
Funding is a business function and is integral because without sustainable finance you can’t move forward
Outsource non-income generating tasks so you can focus on bringing revenue into the business
Separating who you are from what you do, being a doctor, is pivotal in understanding what you have to offer
 
BEST MOMENTS
‘If you contact the right person they are open to it, they are looking to learn as much as you are’
‘Don't build something before you know if people want it’
‘People have to feel pain about something to want to do something about it’
 
RESOURCES FOR THIS EPISODE
Linkedin Dr Harriet Treacy  
Get Coached to Career Success - MF Approved Coaches
 
Connect with our great mission of connecting 1 million doctors 
medicfootprints.org/joinourmission
GET NEW EPISODES FIRST & MY UPDATES HERE
https://medicfootprints.org/joinourmission 
TRANSFORM YOUR CAREER WITH ME AND MORE.
https://medicfootprints.org/gopremium 
REACH OUT TO OUR TEAM! WE'D LOVE TO HEAR FROM YOU!
team@medicfootprints.org 
DON'T FORGET TO SUBSCRIBE AND LEAVE A REVIEW!
 
ABOUT THE HOST
Dr Abeyna Bubbers-Jones is a practising medical doctor and Founder of Medic Footprints: the global platform connecting doctors with diverse career opportunities beyond conventional medicine.
Her mission is to dramatically elevate health outcomes in the world by connecting 1 million doctors with diverse careers by 2030.
Continually exploring her own path off the medical treadmill, she has developed a wealth of expertise in specialist recruitment connecting industry & health tech companies with talented doctors, whilst supporting & coaching doctors in their own career development and wellbeing.
She is an award-winning entrepreneur, Consultant Occupational Health Physician, BBC Expert Voice, Public Speaker, Musician and not-so-good boulderer!
REACH OUT!
team@medicfootprints.org