Redoctoring is a podcast for disillusioned and burnt out doctors aiming to expand and celebrate medicine beyond the traditional linear path.
Many doctors feel trapped, isolated and burdened by the reality of medicine in South Africa-sacrificing their humanity for the title. This show solves that by normalizing the many routes available to clinicians.
Guests will include a variety of people who specialised, pivoted or left the field.
Unlike other shows of its kind, it aims to vulnerably share stories and provide resources so the listener can make informed career decisions.
Redoctoring is a podcast for disillusioned and burnt out doctors aiming to expand and celebrate medicine beyond the traditional linear path.
Many doctors feel trapped, isolated and burdened by the reality of medicine in South Africa-sacrificing their humanity for the title. This show solves that by normalizing the many routes available to clinicians.
Guests will include a variety of people who specialised, pivoted or left the field.
Unlike other shows of its kind, it aims to vulnerably share stories and provide resources so the listener can make informed career decisions.
In this episode, Dr. Diane speaks with Aisha, a former medical doctor who transitioned into health economics and public health. Aisha shares her journey from medical school, where she struggled with her identity and the demands of the profession, to her decision to leave clinical medicine in search of a more fulfilling career. They discuss the importance of following one's passions, the value of networking, and the various paths available to doctors outside of traditional clinical roles. Aisha emphasizes the significance of authenticity and curiosity in navigating one's career and finding joy in work.
Chapters
00:00 Introduction to Aisha's Journey
01:11 The Decision to Pursue Medicine
04:36 Experiences in Medical School
07:44 Struggles with Identity in Medicine
12:14 The Decision to Leave Medicine
18:00 Finding Clarity and New Directions
23:06 Understanding Health Economics
29:15 The Broader Implications of Public Health
31:50 Exploring Interdisciplinary Interests in Healthcare
39:08 The Journey Through Medical School and PhD
44:50 Navigating Early Career Challenges in Medicine
50:00 The Importance of Networking and Authenticity
55:55 Embracing Rejection and Building Connections
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Aisha’s LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/aishamoolla?utm_source=share&utm_campaign=share_via&utm_content=profile&utm_medium=ios_app
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