Why Did I Become A Doctor South Africa
We speak to healthcare professionals to find out how, where, and why they got into their field.
Podcasting since 2024 • 31 episodes
Why Did I Become A Doctor South Africa
Latest Episodes
The Ferrari and Flowers That Changed Everything | Dr Faizel Mansoor
What do a Ferrari and flowers have in common? They both changed Dr Faizel Mansoor's life in ways he never expected.In this conversation, Faizel - Vice Chair of the South African Dental Association, the person who brought Myobrace to Sout...
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Season 1
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Episode 30
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1:49:52
From ER Doctor to CEO: Dr Ryan Noach's Incredible Journey
This conversation started with a 270 Rand LinkedIn Premium subscription. Dr Yash Naidoo spotted Dr Ryan Noach one morning, realised who he was, and decided to slide into his DMs despite having zero connections. That small risk led to this remar...
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Season 1
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Episode 29
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Why This Dentist Loves Root Canals | Dr Ebrahim Patel
Dr Ebrahim "Ebi" Patel is a dentist with a special interest in endodontics, former Head of Preclinical Teaching at Wits University, and Clinical Director at Thinc Clinic. In this conversation, he shares his unconventional journey into dentistry...
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Season 1
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Episode 28
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1:48:59
From Medicine to Stand-Up: Comedy Psychology, the Victor Matfield Story & Life as an Introvert Comedian | Dr. Riaad Moosa
Dr. Riaad Moosa hasn't practised medicine since 2003 - but he's still "Doctor" (in inverted commas) to millions of South Africans who grew up watching Material and the Pure Monate Show.In this revealing conversation, the legendary comed...
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Season 1
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Episode 27
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1:23:47
Reality of Being a Dentist: Burnout, Success & Mental Health After 45 Years | Dr. Norman Cahi
Dr. Norman Cahi has been called the "dentist to the stars" - but his 45-year journey in dentistry tells a much deeper story than the glamorous Instagram posts suggest.From practising without gloves in the 1980s to pioneering teeth white...
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Season 1
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Episode 26
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