Episode 3: From Working In The NHS To Co-Founding A Business Working With Over 100 NHS Trusts!

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In this episode of the Out Of Programme podcast, Dr. Muhammad Khan interviews his co-host Dr. Jing Ouyang, ex-doctor and Co-Founder of Patchwork. During this episode, Jing shares his motivations for pursuing medicine, the challenges he faced during his studies, and how he transitioned into the world of business and innovation. He reflects on the importance of side projects, the impact of his fellowship experience in California, and the evolution of his role within Patchwork. The conversation also touches on the identity crisis many medical professionals face when leaving clinical practice and the trade-offs involved in pursuing a startup career.

Chapters
00:00
Introduction to the Journey
03:11
Motivations and Pressures in Choosing Medicine
06:04
Transitioning to Medical School
09:00
Struggles and Identity Crisis in Medical Training
12:00
The Hustle Culture at Imperial
15:12
Exploring Digital Health and Entrepreneurship
17:54
The Role of Electives in Medical Education
21:02
Navigating Career Aspirations and Side Projects
31:59
Navigating the Academic Foundation Program
36:10
Balancing Clinical Duties and Research
39:21
Exploring Innovation in the Northwest
44:43
Taking a Leap: The Fellowship Experience
51:33
Building Patchwork: The Early Days
55:49
The Crossroads: F2 Year Decisions
58:26
Navigating Clinical Commitments with a Startup
01:00:30
Energizing Side Projects
01:02:10
The Leap to Full-Time Entrepreneurship
01:05:21
Parental Influence and Career Choices
01:08:45
Commitment to Patchwork
01:12:13
Transitioning from Medicine to Business
01:17:04
Trade-offs and Regrets
01:20:50
Future Aspirations and Role Changes
01:24:14
Book Recommendations and Closing Thoughts

Jing's book recommendation: The Almanack of Naval Ravikant: A Guide to Wealth and Happiness - https://amzn.to/4hkXWy1

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Till next time,
Muhammad & Jing

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