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 of Redoctoring, Dr. Diane interviews Dr. Amy Collyer, a health communicator and emergency medicine physician. They discuss Dr. Collyer's journey into medicine, her experiences in medical school, and her transition into public health. The conversation highlights the importance of mental health, the challenges of balancing a portfolio career, and the skills needed for success in public health. Dr. Collyer also shares insights on the role of doctors in combating misinformation online and navigating the current job market for healthcare professionals.
Chapters
00:00 Introduction to Dr. Amy Collyer
02:13 Journey into Medicine
05:16 Navigating Medical School Challenges
10:55 Finding Purpose in Medicine
13:00 Transitioning to Emergency Medicine
16:02 Maintaining Mental Health in ED
20:03 Pathway to Public Health Career
24:23 Exploring Academic Pursuits in Public Health
25:52 Navigating a Portfolio Career in Medicine
29:35 Challenges of Balancing Clinical and Public Health Work
32:35 Essential Skills for Success in Public Health
35:39 Understanding Data in Public Health
39:01 Getting Started in Public Health
40:42 The Role of Doctors in Online Health Communication
45:51 Navigating Online Criticism as a Health Professional
48:20 Advice for Aspiring Health Educators Online
53:59 Addressing the Unemployment Crisis in Medicine
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