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  • Dr David Corbet, sound doctor and rural GP
    In this episode of the Creative Careers in Medicine (CCIM) podcast, Dr Elise Putt welcomes Dr David Corbet, a rural GP based in Anglesea, Victoria, who also works at Wathaurong Health Service, the Aboriginal Health Service in Geelong. Sharing his multifaceted career in general practice. Along with his enthusiasm for lifelong learning and the diverse opportunities presented by general practice, particularly in rural settings.Dr Corbet reflects on his career journey prior to medicine. Spending fifteen years as a professional musician and dancer, performing internationally and working within the performing arts at a high level, before transitioning into medicine as a graduate entrant. Describing the motivations behind his career change and the challenges and rewards of returning to science after an established career in the arts.He is the founder of the Sound Doctor, a not-for-profit music event series bringing acclaimed national and international artists to Anglesea’s town hall for intimate performances. He discusses the inspiration behind the initiative, the challenges of sustaining it within a difficult arts funding landscape, and the impact of arts on individual and community wellbeing.Giving practical advice for clinicians considering a career change or diversification, and reflections on how skills and interests from outside medicine can enhance clinical practice. Dr Corbet also offers personal advice to medical students and early-career doctors in following their interests, being open to uncertainty, and finding balance in a fulfilling career.To get more CCIM, subscribe so you never miss an episode, join our Facebook community and subscribe to our newsletter!CCIM WebsiteCCIM FacebookThe CCIM Podcast is part of the Talking HealthTech Podcast Network, offering the latest in healthcare delivery, innovation, digital health, and more. Discover the network at www.talkinghealthtech.com/podcast/network.
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  • Dr MaryAnn Ferreux on a career a career in medical leadership
    In this episode of the Creative Careers in Medicine podcast, Dr Amandeep Hansra speaks with Dr MaryAnn Ferreux, a medical leader with extensive experience in both Australia and the UK. Dr Ferreux shares her unique journey from her early days as a generalist doctor in Newcastle, Australia, to her current portfolio career in the UK. Her roles include Chief Medical Officer for Health Innovation Kent Surrey Sussex, NHS non-executive board director positions, public health and policy research, and trustee work at the Royal College of Physicians of Edinburgh, with a focus on equality, diversity, and inclusion.Discussing her non-linear path into medicine, which led to her determination to pursue a medical career despite her challenges. Reflecting on her experiences across a variety of clinical specialties and how these varied roles informed her later transition into health system leadership and management. Highlighting her commitment to addressing health inequities, particularly the impact of social determinants of health and how digital transformation in healthcare can sometimes exacerbate these disparities.The also talked about the differences of the Australian and UK healthcare systems, with Dr Ferreux noting similarities in service delivery and the persistence of challenges such as bias, underrepresentation, and system-wide resistance to large-scale change. They both discuss the global nature of the health workforce movement and the opportunity for sharing insights and innovations across borders, particularly in the digital health sphere.Gaining practical insights into managing a portfolio career as a clinician, balancing leadership roles, academic pursuits, family, and personal wellbeing. Offering candid reflections and advice for doctors considering alternative or expanded career pathways, and the value of a broad base of experience and the importance of purpose-driven work.To get more CCIM, subscribe so you never miss an episode, join our Facebook community and subscribe to our newsletter!CCIM WebsiteCCIM FacebookThe CCIM Podcast is part of the Talking HealthTech Podcast Network, offering the latest in healthcare delivery, innovation, digital health, and more. Discover the network at www.talkinghealthtech.com/podcast/network.
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  • Dr Paul Eleftheriou on a career as a healthcare consultant
    In this episode of the Creative Careers in Medicine (CCIM) podcast, Dr Elise Putt speaks with Dr Paul Eleftheriou, Principal Consultant and Co-Lead of Digital Health at Nous Group. Dr Eleftheriou discusses his professional journey, including a period pursuing neurosurgery and a PhD in neuroscience, before transitioning into medical leadership and consulting. Explaining the role of a management consultant, particularly within the healthcare sector, and how his work at Nous Group spans project management, strategic planning, policy development, evaluation, stakeholder engagement, and leadership facilitation with organizations across Australia and internationally.Dr Eleftheriou also shares practical advice for clinicians considering a move towards leadership and consulting, emphasising the value of clinical experience, formal qualification pathways such as RACMA fellowships, and proactive networking with current medical leaders.Exploring the realities and challenges of transitioning from clinical medicine to consulting, Dr Eleftheriou reflects on the balance of immediate clinical impact versus broader, systemic change, and the need for patience when working within complex healthcare systems. Providing perspective on project choice, ethical alignment, and maintaining job satisfaction in the consulting sector.Dr Eleftheriou’s experiences underline the breadth of opportunities beyond traditional clinical roles and the ways medical training can translate into effective leadership and consultancy positions.To get more CCIM, subscribe so you never miss an episode, join our Facebook community and subscribe to our newsletter!CCIM WebsiteCCIM FacebookThe CCIM Podcast is part of the Talking HealthTech Podcast Network, offering the latest in healthcare delivery, innovation, digital health, and more. Discover the network at www.talkinghealthtech.com/podcast/network.
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  • Dr Katie Treble on publishing a medical memoir, psychiatry training and humanitarian medicine
    In this episode of the Creative Careers in Medicine podcast, host Elise Putt speaks with Dr Katie Treble, a psychiatry registrar and recently published author. Dr Treble discusses her career journey, beginning in the UK and progressing through a variety of roles including emergency medicine in Australia, humanitarian work with Médecins Sans Frontières (MSF) in the Central African Republic, and her current training in psychiatry. Sharing insights on the process of working with MSF, the challenges and requirements, necessary for humanitarian medical work in resource-poor and conflict settings. Describing the impacts of her time in Central Africa, including the difficulties of transitioning back to clinical work in Australia and her motivation for documenting these experiences.They covered Dr Treble’s recently released memoir, "Field Notes from Death’s Door," which recounts her MSF experience and addresses the need to bear witness to humanitarian crises that are often overlooked. Dr Treble explains how and why she shaped her personal reflections and field notes into a published book, as well as the realities of the publishing process. She also touches on her ongoing interest in research, having spent time working in the Clinical Psychedelic Lab at Monash University. Dr Treble reflects on the value of having a diverse and non-linear career path in medicine, the broader context of global healthcare inequities, and the importance of pursuing meaningful work beyond traditional professional trajectories.To get more CCIM, subscribe so you never miss an episode, join our Facebook community and subscribe to our newsletter!CCIM WebsiteCCIM FacebookThe CCIM Podcast is part of the Talking HealthTech Podcast Network, offering the latest in healthcare delivery, innovation, digital health, and more. Discover the network at www.talkinghealthtech.com/podcast/network.
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  • Dr Max Rath on a career in medical technology, AI and global health
    In this episode of the Creative Careers in Medicine podcast, host Adam Rushford speaks to Dr Max Rath, a specialist physician trained in South Africa who has since become a prominent figure in the digital health and medtech space. Discussing his journey from clinical medicine, to completing an MBA at Oxford and into his current role as Chief Medical Officer of a medtech startup, AI Diagnostics.Sharing insights into the South African healthcare system which drove him to solve deep-seated problems and innovate. Providing an overview of the AI-powered digital stethoscope his company has developed, which enables affordable, effective tuberculosis (TB) screening, which is especially vital in resource-constrained, high-burden settings. The device’s use of advanced sound analysis represents a significant step forward in expanding access to care in developing countries.They ecplore the regulatory, financial, and practical challenges involved in bringing digital health technologies to market, particularly the significant capital requirements and the need for global awareness around TB. Dr Rath emphasises the importance of validating AI models across diverse populations and engaging key stakeholders in global health to ensure broad adoption and impact.Offering candid reflections on making the transition from bedside care to systems-level problem solving, while maintaining clinical ties to ensure relevance and patient focus.To get more CCIM, subscribe so you never miss an episode, join our Facebook community and subscribe to our newsletter!CCIM WebsiteCCIM FacebookThe CCIM Podcast is part of the Talking HealthTech Podcast Network, offering the latest in healthcare delivery, innovation, digital health, and more. Discover the network at www.talkinghealthtech.com/podcast/network.
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Join Drs Amandeep Hansra, Dana Phang and Elise Putt as they interview the most inspiring and creative minds in medicine! Learn all about the many exciting directions a medical degree can take you - from performing arts to technology to entrepreneurship and everything in between. Creative Careers in Medicine is an Australian run community, aiming to equip people with the confidence and skills to forge their own unique and fulfilling career path
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