Episodes
What happens when the healthcare system fails the people it’s meant to protect? In this episode of Postcall: Beyond the White Coat, Dr. Selina sits down with Dr Ramesh Rajentheran, founder & CEO of MiyaHealth, a doctor whose personal tragedy exposed the cracks in a broken system. Faced with loss and frustration, he turned his pain into purpose, launching a mission to rebuild what medicine has failed to fix. Discover how he’s transforming healthcare from the ground up, challenging the...
Published 11/21/24
In this episode of Postcall: Beyond the White Coat, Dr. Selina sits down with Dr. Ramon Varughese, who shares his journey from working in rural hospitals in Sabah to leading private healthcare organizations in Malaysia. As the Chief Medical Officer at Qualitas and Country Head of Qualitas Health Bangladesh, Dr. Ramon navigates the business side of medicine, balancing clinical responsibilities with strategic management. We explore his career transitions, the challenges of choosing between...
Published 11/14/24
In this episode of Postcall: Beyond the White Coat, Dr. Selina Chew sits down with Dr. Rubben, founder of AS Group and Cell101 International. Dr Rubben, a doctor who turned to entrepreneurship after realizing that conventional medicine was failing his patients. From a childhood dream to a challenging journey in private practice, Dr. Rubben faced setbacks—including a failed business in Sabah—before founding successful clinics and Cell 101, a leader in regenerative medicine.  Join us as Dr....
Published 10/25/24
What it means to be a Disruptive Doctor. www.disruptive-doctors.com
Published 10/24/24
In this episode of Postcall: Beyond the White Coat, Dr. Selina reconnects with Dr. Cheah, a fellow clinician whose journey has taken him from Malaysia’s KKM to the NHS in the UK. They reflect on their shared experiences in the Anaesthesia and ICU department at Hospital Sungai Buloh, their initial aspirations, and the realities of working in Malaysia's public healthcare system. Dr. Cheah opens up about the challenges, moments of growth, and his decision to move to the UK. Join us as we explore...
Published 10/09/24
In this episode of Postcall: Beyond the White Coat, Dr. Selina speaks with Dr. Ashswita Ravindran, who faced a life-changing decision after a spine injury forced her to quit her housemanship. Unable to practice medicine in Malaysia, she navigated a path through health journalism, hospital management, and finally found her calling in the pharmaceutical industry. Ashswita shares her journey of overcoming stigma, finding new purpose, and impacting healthcare differently in her new non-clinical...
Published 09/25/24
In this episode of Postcall: Beyond the White Coat, Dr. Selina speaks with Dr. Ashswita Ravindran, who faced a life-changing decision after a spine injury forced her to quit her housemanship. Unable to practice medicine in Malaysia, she navigated a path through health journalism, hospital management, and finally found her calling in the pharmaceutical industry. Ashswita shares her journey of overcoming stigma, finding new purpose, and impacting healthcare differently in her new non-clinical...
Published 09/25/24
www.disruptive-doctors.com
Published 09/17/24
In this episode of Postcall: Beyond the White Coat, Dr. Selina sits down with Dr. Avi Ratnanesan, whose journey from medicine to coaching CEOs, speaking internationally and AI-powered leadership development  is nothing short of extraordinary. From practicing as a doctor to climbing the ranks in the pharmaceutical industry, transitioning into filmmaking, digital ventures and now leading Dr. Avi Global, Dr. Avi shares how he connected the dots across these diverse experiences to build greater...
Published 09/06/24
In this episode of Postcall: Beyond the White Coat, Dr. Selina sits down with Dr. Avi Ratnanesan, whose journey from medicine to coaching CEOs, speaking internationally and AI-powered leadership development  is nothing short of extraordinary. From practicing as a doctor to climbing the ranks in the pharmaceutical industry, transitioning into filmmaking, digital ventures and now leading Dr. Avi Global, Dr. Avi shares how he connected the dots across these diverse experiences to build greater...
Published 09/06/24
In this episode of Postcall: Beyond the White Coat, we sit down with Dr. Mynn Dee, the resilient Clinical Trial Unit Head at Subang Jaya Medical Centre. Dr. Mynn shares her extraordinary journey, from the bustling medical wards of Sandakan to leading clinical trials with a focus on ethical research. Her story takes a dramatic turn after a tragic accident involving an ambulance and the death of her patient. Dr. Mynn Dee herself suffered severe trauma, enduring multiple fractures that forced...
Published 08/23/24
In this episode of Postcall: Beyond the White Coat, we sit down with Dr. Mynn Dee, the resilient Clinical Trial Unit Head at Subang Jaya Medical Centre. Dr. Mynn shares her extraordinary journey, from the bustling medical wards of Sandakan to leading clinical trials with a focus on ethical research. Her story takes a dramatic turn after a tragic accident involving the total loss of an ambulance and the death of her patient. Dr. Mynn Dee herself suffered severe trauma, enduring multiple...
Published 08/23/24
I had the pleasure of speaking to Dr. Tan Hui Ling. Doctor turned healthcare leader. At the tender age of 13, her mother's battle with cancer ignited her passion for medicine. By 17, she faced the heart-wrenching decision of signing a Do Not Resuscitate order for her mother. Despite these early challenges, Dr. Tan pursued her dream, studied medicine, and advanced her career in Singapore, quickly becoming an internal medicine specialist. However, when her father was diagnosed with cancer, she...
Published 08/03/24
I had the pleasure of speaking to Dr. Tan Hui Ling. Doctor turned healthcare leader. At the tender age of 13, her mother's battle with cancer ignited her passion for medicine. By 17, she faced the heart-wrenching decision of signing a Do Not Resuscitate order for her mother. Despite these early challenges, Dr. Tan pursued her dream, studied medicine, and advanced her career in Singapore, quickly becoming an internal medicine specialist. However, when her father was diagnosed with cancer, she...
Published 08/03/24
In this episode, we dive into the challenges doctors face when thinking about quitting medicine or changing careers. Non-Clinical Pathfinder workshop https://disruptive-doctors.com/academy/non-clinical-pathfinder/ Healthcare Revolution Conference & Exhibition https://disruptive-doctors.com/healthcare-revolution/
Published 07/25/24
In this episode, we dive into the challenges doctors face when thinking about quitting medicine or changing careers. Non-Clinical Pathfinder workshop https://disruptive-doctors.com/academy/non-clinical-pathfinder/ Healthcare Revolution Conference & Exhibition https://disruptive-doctors.com/healthcare-revolution/
Published 07/25/24
In this episode of Postcall: Beyond the White Coat, Dr. Selina interviews Dr. Lee Hui Mei, a former surgical medical officer who transitioned into business development and digital health transformation. Dr. Lee shares her journey from the operating room to becoming a leader in healthcare innovation, discussing the pivotal moments that led her to leave clinical practice, the challenges she faced, and how she is now driving digital health initiatives. Join us for an inspiring conversation about...
Published 07/15/24
In this episode of Postcall: Beyond the White Coat, Dr. Selina interviews Dr. Lee Hui Mei, a former surgical medical officer who transitioned into business development and digital health transformation. Dr. Lee shares her journey from the operating room to becoming a leader in healthcare innovation, discussing the pivotal moments that led her to leave clinical practice, the challenges she faced, and how she is now driving digital health initiatives. Join us for an inspiring conversation about...
Published 07/15/24
Dr. Raj Reghu who is the Clinical Scientist with  AbbVie in the United States shares his journey from medical school in Russia to his difficulties in getting into a medical residency programme in the US after completing his USMLE and finally landing a pharma job in AbbVie. He talks about the importance of networking and being part of a community.
Published 03/01/24
How doctors can get into non-clinical careers - Dr Selina Non-clinical Pathfinder: https://disruptive-doctors.com/academy/non-clinical-pathfinder/
Published 02/22/24
Dr Azhar is the Head of Medicine for Malaysia, Singapore, and Indonesia at a Pharmaceutical Company in Malaysia. Dr Azhar has been in the pharma industry for over 21 years serving in various capacities in various pharma companies.  Disruptive Doctor: www.disruptive-doctors.com
Published 12/29/23
Dr Bhavani Devi Balakirishnan transitioned to Health Informatics. She has been in Health Informatics for about 16 years. That’s a long time. Currently she is the Head of Healthcare Informatics at a company where she provides automation for hospital operations and ensures related data integrity for the purpose of data analytics. Disruptive Doctors: www.disruptive-doctors.com
Published 12/24/23
Dr Mohd Nazir is an Assistant Professor at IIUM, Kuantan branch, teaching Health Communication, Health Promotion, and Health-related psychology. He has been with the University for over 7 years. He’s also a licensed registered counselor who offers free-lance counseling services and is  also a mental health advocate.
Published 12/15/23
Dr Paul Chan is 1) the  Founder & CEO of Paul Healthcare Group, a health consulting and management company; 2) the co-founder and CEO of Sievert Imaging Center which provides healthcare screening, radiology diagnostics, and laboratory tests; 3) and the Director of Eastgate Medical, a group of three primary care clinics in East Sabah.  Dr Paul left a career in clinical medicine and administration in public healthcare and has been in the private sector for more than 7 years. 
Published 12/08/23