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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In this episode of the Creative Careers in Medicine podcast, host Elise Putt speaks with Dr Rob Grenfell, a rural GP turned public health physician whose career has spanned clinical practice, public health leadership, corporate health, and significant roles within government and research. Dr Grenfell shares insights from his early days as a rural GP in Victoria through to becoming the director of the CSIRO’s Health and Biosecurity Unit. Exploring his experience setting up a regional Aboriginal health office, his role as Chair on the board of the West Vic Primary Health Network and Biogrid Australia, and his contributions to shaping public health at both the local and national level.

Providing an honest overview of his career path, describing his motivation to enter medicine as a country student, his passion for addressing health inequities, and his ongoing commitment to community-focused care. Delving into the future of general practice, the impact of artificial intelligence in healthcare, and the need for more integrated payment and preventative health models. Dr Grenfell discusses things such as his involvement in pandemic preparedness, vaccine development with CSIRO, and long-term advocacy for improved Indigenous health.

Clinicians interested in alternative medical careers, public health, or making a broad impact on patient outcomes will find it inspiring and informative, with Dr Grenfell’s reflections providing valuable guidance for those considering their own career trajectories in medicine.

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