Out Of Programme
Out of Programme shines a spotlight on clinicians who have ventured beyond the traditional path of clinical training to forge unique and unconventional careers.
This series delves into the diverse backgrounds, driving motivations, pivotal decisions, and transformative moments that shaped their journeys outside the realm of medicine. Whether you’re a clinician curious about life beyond the white coat or simply fascinated by stories of bold career reinvention, this podcast offers inspiring conversations and thought-provoking insights that go beyond the ordinary.
Benjamin de Viaris: Moving from French to UK Healthtech and Pioneering Obstetric Surgical Innovation
Dr Henry Carleton: From NHS SaaS Pioneer to Bootstrapping to Two Exits Without Venture Capital
Dr Ruby Wang on Joining the Foreign Office during the Pandemic and Founding a Global Consultancy
Dr Victoria Bakare on Global Health, Becoming an NHS Medical Director, and Founding Occuvia Health
Dr Say Vivekanantham on NHS Frustration, Building a Property Empire & Founding Homey
Dr Zahra Safarfashandi on Breaking into Consulting and Leading in the Middle East
Dr Lucy Marples: From Health Policy to Clinical Practice and working for Babylon, Google & Zoe
Dr Ash Patel: The Early Days of Babylon, Venture Capital, and Pivoting into Investment Banking
Dr Alice McGee on Rebuilding After Burnout, Breaking into FemTech, and Turning Setback into Startup
Dr James Kuht: From RAF Doctor to Downing Street and Teaching the British Military How to Code
Dr Azeem Alam on Songwriting in LA, Building ByteLabs and Balancing Startups with Radiology
Vernon Bainton on Career Serendipity and Leading Global Health Communications
Elsa Varghese on Leaving Residency, the Pressure of Family Expectations, and Building Medical Games
Iain Hennessey: Building the Alder Hey Innovation Hub and Balancing Surgery with Tech Leadership
Anushka Patchava: Founding with Purpose, Mental Health Breakthroughs, and Leading with Authenticity
Sam Shah: Fallout with NHSX, Pivoting from Dentistry to Law and Thriving Outside of the System
Episode 4: Working As A Speech And Language Therapist, Building ORCHA And The Tree Of Innovation!
Episode 3: From Working In The NHS To Co-Founding A Business Working With Over 100 NHS Trusts!
Episode 1: Welcome To The Out Of Programme Podcast!