This podcast episode features an interview with Ifan Jenkin, a former scholar of the The Healthcare Leadership Academy. Ifan discusses his unconventional career path from medical school at Oxford, through early clinical training during the COVID-19 pandemic, and eventually to a master's programme in translational medicine at Stanford. He shares insights into his decision to move beyond traditional clinical medicine into the biotech and life sciences industry, his experiences with The HLA community, and the contrasting networking cultures between the UK and the US. The conversation highlights the value of The HLA for personal and professional growth, particularly for those pursuing diverse paths within healthcare.