Conversations with Agile Medics
Rediscover your medical career and rediscover yourself... Our mission at Agile Medics is to guide clinicians in exploring new avenues and seizing emerging opportunities. 💪 We aim to empower you to discover and create your own career pathways. Our goal for those committed to the traditional career route is to support you in maintaining your path without succumbing to burnout. And for those contemplating a career change, we are here to assist you in finding your way into your new desired profession. Which path are you on now? Is your current path fulfilling?? Have you thought about changing your career or exploring new opportunities? And how to go about it?
Episodes
Tuesday Mar 26, 2024
Going Plural with Dr Ram Senasi
Tuesday Mar 26, 2024
Tuesday Mar 26, 2024
Welcome to another episode of “Conversations with Agile Medics”!In episode 4 I had the pleasure to speak with Dr Ram Senasi, Consultant Paediatric and Neonatal Radiologist.In this entertaining conversation, we talk not only about AI and how it is going to change the medical landscape but also about:🔹 Creating a flexible work schedule within the NHS🔹 Being Medpreneur.🔹 Difference between Clinical Strategist and Clinical Advisor in the health tech and medical innovation space🔹 Why clinicians should be part of the conversation about AI🔹 Building relationships and being a superconnector, for learning, collaboration, and future opportunities.🔹 Embracing failure as a learning opportunity.🔹 Striving for work-life optimization rather than work-life balance.🔹 Importance of human connection, family and own well-being🔹 And more 😎
You can connect with Ram via Linked in and his personal website linkedin.com/ dr-ram-senasi-mbbs-mrcs-frcr-paediatric-ra... https://drsenasi.com/
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Sunday Mar 10, 2024
Work Less, Live More! with Mr Adi Kumar
Sunday Mar 10, 2024
Sunday Mar 10, 2024
In this conversation, Mr Adi Kumar, a Consultant Neurosurgeon, shares his professional journey and why he chose medicine and neurosurgery.
He discusses the unique aspects of neurosurgery and the challenges of being a neurosurgeon. Adi also talks about the lessons he has learned from neurosurgery, such as discipline, sitting with uncertainty, and making difficult decisions.
He shares his experience as a vulnerable parent and we discuss the importance of lived experience and empathy.
Adi discusses the birth of his book 'Work Less, Live More', the paradox of productivity and how. writing and journaling can be beneficial for personal reflection and mental health.
He also talks about the role of doctors as content creators and how doctors can use social media to educate and inspire others.
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00:00 Introduction 01:17 Journey into Medicine02:12 Motivation behind choosing Neurosurgery03:27 Neurosurgery as a Unique Specialty05:49 Trepidation of speaking to on-call Neurosurgeon07:52 The Challenges of Being a Neurosurgeon09:20 Lessons from Neurosurgery for Life in General12:15 The Experience of Being a Vulnerable Parent17:19 Genesis of the book "Work Less, Live More"19:52 Productivity Framework and The Paradox of Productivity24:01 One Book that Everyone should read25:15 Benefits of regular Writing and Journaling26:32 Taking Care of the Body29:29 The Role of Doctors as Content Creators32:09 Overcoming Anxiety of Showing Up on Social Media36:10 The Future of Adi's Career, Content Creation and Writing37:55 Getting in Touch
Saturday Mar 02, 2024
Prescription for Adventure with Dr Daniel Grace
Saturday Mar 02, 2024
Saturday Mar 02, 2024
Dr Daniel Grace is a portfolio GP with an interest in expedition medicine. He is also the Medical Director of the charity "Virtual Doctors", and when he is not away on his expeditions, he works with the South Wales BASICS Team and is a trainee in the Brecon Beacons Mountain Rescue Team.
In this episode, we discuss developing portfolio careers, balancing professional careers with family life, the challenges of expedition medicine and how "Virtual Doctors" connect rural clinics in Africa with clinicians in the UK.
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Get in touch on Linkedin:www.linkedin.com/in/wiktor-szczudlinski
Watch this podcast on YouTube:https://www.youtube.com/@AgileMedics
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Chapters:00:00 Welcome01:00 Portfolio Career and varied medical roles06:11 Interest in Expedition Medicine11:05 Non-Clinical Skills in Expedition Medicine14:40 Preparation for expeditions and screening participants18:30 Memorable Moments from Expeditions20:38 Courses and Diplomas in Expedition Medicine, identifying gaps in own skills and knowledge25:48 Working with South Wales BASICS and Brecon Beacons Mountain Rescue Team33:09 Virtual Doctors - connecting rural clinics in Africa with clinicians in the UK40:30 Balancing professional commitments and family life42:15 Future Plans and Livingston Revisited 202445:02 Conclusion and Contact Information
Contact Dr Daniel Grace:https://www.thewildernessmedic.com/https://www.linkedin.com/in/danielwjgrace/Support the charity:https://www.virtualdoctors.org/
Sunday Feb 25, 2024
Optimistic Leadership with Dr Mateen Ellahi
Sunday Feb 25, 2024
Sunday Feb 25, 2024
Dr Mateen Ellahi is a GP Partner at Elm Tree Medical Practice in Thornaby, North Yorkshire.Mateen is a Healthcare Leader specialising in strategic Primary Care consulting and service design.
In this episode, we are discussing the current state and future of General Practice in the UK, the role of Leadership and the benefits of an MBA in leading thriving GP practice, tips on choosing MBA programme and the future of the NHS.