The Clinician Founder Podcast 🙋
The Clinician Founder Podcast 🙋
Podcast Description
Where clinicians become creators.
Join Dr. Shubhendu Kulshreshtha as he interviews doctors and health professionals who’ve built impactful ventures—while staying true to their clinical roots. Building on the success of 24 episodes of Season 1 - The Medic Side-Hustles, we now focus in on Clinician Founders.
From digital health startups to community-led initiatives, each episode dives into the how, why, and what now of building something beyond the bedside.
For clinicians who want more than medicine—this is your podcast.
Podcast Insights
Content Themes
The show delves into various themes related to entrepreneurship in healthcare, including digital health innovation, community-led health initiatives, and the personal journeys of clinicians turned entrepreneurs. Notable episodes explore topics such as the transition from clinical work to tech startups, the challenges of clinician burnout, and the evolving nature of women’s health in the digital age.
Where Clinicians become Founders.
Join Dr. Shubhendu Kulshreshtha as he interviews doctors and health professionals who’ve built impactful ventures—while staying true to their clinical roots. Building on the success of 24 episodes of Season 1 – The Medic Side-Hustles, we now focus in on Clinician Founders.
From digital health startups to community-led initiatives, each episode dives into the how, why, and what now of building something beyond the bedside.
For clinicians who want more than medicine—this is your podcast.
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My LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/s-kulshreshtha
KP's LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/krishnapriya-balanarayanan-414088101/
Summary
In this episode of the Clinician Founder podcast, Dr. Shubhendu Kulshreshtha speaks with Dr. KP Balan, an emergency medicine registrar and founder of KP Balan Pty Ltd. They discuss Dr. Balan's journey from India to Australia, the challenges faced by international medical graduates, and the importance of building a business around one's expertise. Dr. Balan shares insights on the AMC exam preparation, the significance of authenticity in business, and the need for advocacy for international medical graduates. The conversation emphasizes the importance of passion, resilience, and community support in the journey of clinician founders.
Chapters
00:00 Introduction to the Clinician Founder Podcast
01:28 Meet Dr. KP Balan: A Journey from Clinician to Founder
04:31 The Journey to Landing the First Job in Australia
07:15 The Birth of a Tutoring Business
10:50 Identifying Gaps in AMC Exam Preparation
13:07 Valuing Expertise in a Competitive Market
16:11 Building a Brand Through Word of Mouth
19:17 Personalized Teaching: The Key to Success
22:28 The Passion Behind the Business
22:57 Reflections on Career Choices and Timing
25:40 Navigating the Journey of Clinician Founders
28:17 Future Aspirations and Advocacy for International Doctors
31:25 Challenges in the Medical Job Market
33:42 Empowering Women in Medicine
35:51 Building Trust and Authenticity as a Founder
38:09 The Importance of Passion in Entrepreneurship
46:27 Advice for Aspiring Podcasters
Keywords
Clinician Founder, Dr. KP Balan, AMC Exam, International Medical Graduates, Australia, Medical Education, Entrepreneurship, Women in Medicine, Career Guidance, Healthcare Innovation
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