Listen "Ep. 230 Setting Up an Overseas ENT Career with Dr. Ananya Majumder"
Episode Synopsis
How hard is it to move your medical practice across the globe? In this episode of BackTable ENT, otolaryngologist Dr. Ananya Majumder discusses her transition from practicing in Fort Worth, Texas to becoming a consultant otolaryngologist at North Shore Hospital in Auckland, New Zealand with host Dr. Gopi Shah.
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SYNPOSIS
They explore Dr. Majumder’s career journey, the factors that led her to move abroad, the process of obtaining medical licensing and a visa in New Zealand, and the differences in medical practice and work culture between the U.S. and New Zealand. Dr. Majumder also shares insights into her daily routine, the challenges she faced during the transition, and the benefits of international experience in the medical field.
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TIMESTAMPS
00:00 Introduction 01:40 Journey to New Zealand & Navigating Medical Licensing08:26 Understanding the Healthcare System15:24 Residency and Training Differences21:37 Visa Process and Moving28:49 Daily Practice in New Zealand29:44 Clinic Workflow Differences & Operating Room Culture37:14 Patient Relationships and Challenges42:42 Professional and Personal Growth48:02 Final Thoughts and Advice
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RESOURCES
Dr. Ananya Majumder https://www.enthealth.org/find-ent/ananya-majumder/
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SYNPOSIS
They explore Dr. Majumder’s career journey, the factors that led her to move abroad, the process of obtaining medical licensing and a visa in New Zealand, and the differences in medical practice and work culture between the U.S. and New Zealand. Dr. Majumder also shares insights into her daily routine, the challenges she faced during the transition, and the benefits of international experience in the medical field.
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TIMESTAMPS
00:00 Introduction 01:40 Journey to New Zealand & Navigating Medical Licensing08:26 Understanding the Healthcare System15:24 Residency and Training Differences21:37 Visa Process and Moving28:49 Daily Practice in New Zealand29:44 Clinic Workflow Differences & Operating Room Culture37:14 Patient Relationships and Challenges42:42 Professional and Personal Growth48:02 Final Thoughts and Advice
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RESOURCES
Dr. Ananya Majumder https://www.enthealth.org/find-ent/ananya-majumder/
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