From Pediatrician to Entrepreneur: Dr. Zhen Chan on Blending Clinical Practice with Innovation Ep153

Welcome back to the Sustainable Clinical Medicine podcast! In this Episode 153; we welcome Dr. Zhen Chan, a pediatrician with an entrepreneurial spirit.

Dr. Chan shares his journey from growing up in Miami, Florida, training in New York and D.C., to blending art, science, and business in his career.

He discusses his interest in healthcare process improvement, his dual MD-MBA background, and the importance of understanding the administrative side of healthcare.

Dr. Chan also talks about his platform, Grapevine, and its mission to improve care access, reduce burnout, and foster professional networking among healthcare providers. Watch as Dr. Chan emphasizes the importance of networking and continuous learning, both clinically and entrepreneurially.

Connect with Dr. Zhen Chan:
🌐 Website: https://grapevyne.health
LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/zhenmd
Instagram:   / zhen_md  
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Timestamps:
0:00 — Introduction and Welcome Dr. Sarah Smith introduces Dr. Zhen Chan and welcomes her to the discussion.
0:13 — Dr. Zhen Chan’s Background Dr. Chan shares her personal background, including where she grew up and her journey through medical school and residency.
1:08 — Clinical Practice and Role Dr. Chan describes her current clinical role in Washington, DC, and her experience in pediatric emergency medicine.
1:46 — Interest in Entrepreneurship Discussion shifts to Dr. Chan’s interest in entrepreneurship, her MBA, and the motivation behind pursuing administrative and leadership roles.
3:34 — Process Improvement and Quality in Healthcare Dr. Chan talks about her Six Sigma certification, process improvement, and how these skills influenced her residency and advocacy work.
4:34 — Systems Issues in Healthcare She discusses systemic issues in both inpatient and outpatient care, and her passion for fixing these problems.
5:10 — Networking and Building Community Dr. Chan explains her journey into networking, building connections in healthcare, and founding the Grapevine community.
7:13 — Burnout and Social Isolation The conversation covers physician burnout, social isolation, and the importance of networking and community for healthcare professionals.
10:51 — Administrative Burden and AI Tools Discussion about the administrative burden in healthcare, the role of AI-powered scribing and coding tools, and how technology can help reduce cognitive load.
14:16 — Importance of Accurate Documentation Dr. Chan explains how documentation impacts research, funding, and public health measures.
18:36 — The Value of Networking She emphasizes the importance of networking for career and personal well-being, and strategies for building professional relationships.
21:01 — Physician as Entrepreneur Dr. Chan discusses the intersection of being a doctor and an entrepreneur, risk aversion, and the parallels between clinical care and building a startup.
24:14 — Innovation Tracks in Medical Education The conversation touches on new tracks in medical school curricula, such as innovation, leadership, and advocacy.
25:54 — Applying Innovation in Clinical Practice Dr. Chan shares how she brings innovation and new technologies into her day-to-day clinical work and encourages colleagues to do the same.
27:12 — Community Resources and Social Media She provides information about her community website, social media presence, and the goal of making healthcare concepts accessible.
28:12 — Closing Remarks Final thanks and goodbyes from Dr. Chan and Dr. Smith.