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 speaks with Dr. Natasha Lalloo, a South African medical doctor who has redefined her career at the intersection of public health and data science. They discuss Natasha's journey into medicine, her awakening to the importance of planetary health, and her experiences in research and clinical settings. Natasha shares insights on the impact of healthcare waste, the significance of networking, and her journey to receiving the Chevening scholarship. The conversation emphasizes the importance of questioning traditional paths in medicine and exploring non-clinical opportunities while maintaining a strong moral compass.
Chapters
00:00 Introduction to Dr. Natasha Lalloo
00:50 Journey into Medicine: Early Influences
03:36 The Intersection of Public Health and Environmentalism
06:15 Understanding Planetary Health
09:01 Research Experience at Columbia University
11:59 Internship and Community Service Experiences
14:11 The Role of Climate Change in Healthcare
18:00 Day-to-Day Life as a Remote Research Clinician
20:56 Navigating Identity in Non-Clinical Medicine
21:40 Embracing Transformation in Career Paths
23:01 The Power of Networking
25:11 Navigating Scholarship Opportunities
29:41 Key Qualities for Success
31:43 Principles and Values in Professional Life
33:29 Personal Insights and Fun Facts
34:23 Advice for Aspiring Professionals
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