Creative Careers in Medicine Podcast

In this episode of the Creative Careers in Medicine podcast, Dr Amandeep Hansra is joined by Dr Cheryl Martin and Dr Leanne Rowe to discuss the complex and pressing issues surrounding medical culture. They focused on solutions and practical steps that clinicians, leaders, and healthcare organisations can take to address workforce shortages, support wellbeing, and improve workplace environments for all doctors, particularly those in training.
Dr Cheryl Martin shares insights drawn from her career in emergency medicine and her involvement with culture change, highlighting the importance of psychological safety and the need for supportive leadership and resources in both clinical and governance roles. Dr Leanne Rowe discusses her diverse career as a rural GP, author, and board director and reflects on the longstanding challenges facing medical professionals, including underreporting and workplace abuses such as bullying, harassment, and wage theft.
Unpacking recent legislative changes in work health and safety, the necessity of anonymous and effective 'speak up' mechanisms, and the growing responsibility of boards and senior leaders to ensure compliance and accountability. Both guests emphasise the importance of mentoring, ongoing leadership training, and embedding occupational health expertise within healthcare organisations. They also explored the role of individual clinicians in shaping culture through everyday actions, kindness, and peer support. Practical strategies for both senior and junior doctors are covered, with a strong focus on collective advocacy, evidence-based approaches to managing burnout, and the value of building safe, connected communities within medicine. Encouraging listeners to reflect on their own sphere of influence, seek support, and contribute to positive change in medical culture.
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In this episode of the Creative Careers in Medicine podcast, host Dr Amandeep Hansra is joined by Dr Max Mollenkopff, a GP and clinic owner in Newcastle, NSW, and Dr Sean Stevens, a GP and co-owner of Grove Medical in Western Australia. Both guests bring a depth of experience in primary care innovation, leadership, and the integration of technology into general practice.
Discussing the evolving landscape of primary care, the increasing consumer-driven approach to healthcare and the rise of telehealth following the COVID-19 pandemic. Dr Mollenkopf and Dr Stevens share practical examples from their clinics, describing how they have implemented AI agents for tasks such as phone triage and document processing, as well as patient portals that provide direct access to medical information. They explore the impact of these technologies on workflow, workforce roles, and overall patient experience.
They also tackled the ongoing challenges facing general practice, including sustainability, funding models, and the entry of new players such as virtual care providers and corporate ownership. Covering the changing expectations of both patients and clinicians, the need to balance operational efficiency with high-quality care, and ethical considerations around practice business models and patient relationships. They also shared their perspectives on the future of general practice, the potential for greater use of technology to relieve administrative burdens, and the importance of culture, leadership, and adaptability for clinicians considering practice ownership.
This is aimed at clinicians interested in the future of primary care, practice ownership, tech adoption in clinical practice, and the possibilities for redefining career paths in medicine.
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In this episode of the Creative Careers in Medicine (CCIM) podcast as part of the Doctors Innovating Series, host Dr Amandeep Hansra is joined by two accomplished female leaders in medicine: Dr Janice Tan and Dr Ramya Raman. Dr Janice Tan is a practising GP in Sydney and General Manager of Clinical Innovation at Bupa Australia. Dr Ramya Raman is Vice President of the Royal Australian College of General Practitioners (RACGP).
Discussing the realities of leadership as women in medicine, including the gradual recognition of workplace bias, the importance of authenticity and values-based leadership, and the unseen labour required to sustain credibility and influence in senior roles.
Both guests reflect on their career journeys, insights into how they balance clinical work, advocacy, education, and leadership. The significance of holding onto clinical practice to stay connected to the core purpose of medicine. They address the persistent challenges of gender and cultural bias in both clinical and corporate sectors, revealing that these issues extend beyond medicine into broader organisational settings. Dr Janice Tan and Dr Ramya Raman share practical strategies for overcoming professional isolation, the value of supportive networks and mentors (both male and female), and the necessity of surrounding oneself with peers who share similar values.
Listeners will also hear candid accounts of the difficult decisions and advocacy required to create change. Reinforcing the point that confidence in leadership is a skill developed through experience, and encourages clinicians at all stages to get involved in system design, education, or advocacy, and that stepping into these roles provide opportunities to shape better healthcare for future generations.
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In this episode of the Creative Careers in Medicine podcast, host Dr Elise Putt speaks with Dr James Somauroo, an anaesthetics and intensive care doctor by training who has carved out a path in healthcare innovation, media, and entrepreneurship. Dr Somauroo is the co-founder and CEO of SomX, a communications and creative agency working with healthtech, biotech, and pharmaceutical companies. He also hosts the Healthtech Podcast, is editor-in-chief of Healthtech Pigeon, and previously contributed to Forbes on health technology topics.
Dr Somauroo shares his own journey through medical training and clinical practice before moving into leadership, innovation, and startup roles within the NHS, Health Education England, and the British Medical Journal. Discussing the value of understanding healthcare from multiple vantage points, and how this breadth of perspective informs effective communication and marketing in the health sector.

He candidly reflects on the challenges and opportunities involved in transitioning from traditional medical roles into entrepreneurial and creative fields, offering practical advice for clinicians considering similar paths.

Exploring Dr Somauroo’s forays into media, podcasting, and writing, including the origins of his own Healthtech Podcast and the importance of clinicians having a voice in the public dialogue around medicine and healthcare. Providing thoughtful commentary on the intersection of public health communication, digital content, and the evolving opportunities for doctors to make an impact beyond the bedside.

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In this episode of the Creative Careers in Medicine podcast, Dr Elise Putt is joined by Dr Ariella Heffernan-Marks, a medical doctor, PhD candidate, and the founder of Ovum AI, a platform dedicated to transforming women’s healthcare through an integrative, lifespan-focused digital solution. Providing insight into her journey from law and reproductive biology, to medicine at Macquarie University, and through to her internship at Prince of Wales Hospital. She shares how her personal challenges with vestibular migraines during medical school revealed significant gaps in women's healthcare and ultimately inspired the concept for Ovum AI.
She gives a clear explanation of the Ovum AI platform, how it brings together women’s longitudinal health data, integrates wearable and medical reports, and offers personalized guidance to empower women in clinical settings. Highlighting the importance of addressing gender bias in research and healthcare delivery, as well as her commitment to building the world's largest proprietary women’s health dataset.

Dr Heffernan-Marks shares her thoughts on leaving structured clinical training, the impact of her medical background on the success of her startup, and the importance of preparation and resilience when seeking funding and validation from both the healthcare community and investors. She also underscores the value of research, collaboration with clinical experts such as Professor Amanda Henry and Professor Rebecca Deans, and ongoing user-and evidence-based development for lasting impact.

Offering actionable insights for clinicians considering alternative or innovative career paths and serves as a testament to how lived experience, clinical expertise, and research can converge to drive positive change in healthcare.

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