What happens when a doctor's carefully planned career path takes an unexpected turn? In this compelling interview, Dr. Ben Condon shares his journey from aspiring plastic surgeon to emergency medicine during COVID, and ultimately to healthcare innovation. As Clinical Director at Heidi Health, Ben is now focused on making the healthcare system work better for both clinicians and patients.

This episode explores the reality of medical burnout, the importance of career pivots, and how technology can support rather than burden healthcare workers. Ben's honest reflection on his multiple encounters with burnout and his strategies for sustainable wellbeing offer valuable insights for any healthcare professional questioning their path.

Key Topics Covered
• Career Pivots in Medicine: When your original specialty isn't sustainable
• Healthcare Innovation: How digital health is changing patient care delivery
• Burnout Recognition: Warning signs and early intervention strategies
• Sustainable Wellbeing: Practical approaches to maintaining mental health in high-pressure roles
• Leadership Support: Creating psychologically safe workplaces in healthcare

Guest Bio
Dr. Ben Condon is a medical doctor, digital health innovator, and Clinical Director at Heidi Health. After training in plastic surgery and working in emergency medicine during COVID, Ben transitioned to healthcare technology, first at Eucalyptus and now at Heidi. He's passionate about using innovation to make healthcare more accessible and sustainable for both patients and clinicians.

Quote:
"We're almost trained, maybe guilted into putting ourselves last. But to make it sustainable and to make it a 30 plus year career that's fulfilling and challenging, we need to make sure that we're looking after ourselves."

This episode is brought to you by Heidi Health, an AI-powered medical scribe that helps clinicians focus on what matters most - their patients.

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