Physician’s Guide to Doctoring with Bradley B. Block, MD
Health & Fitness:Medicine
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Dr. Matt Ashley, a urologist with a background in comparative literature, discusses his transition from clinical practice to a role in the medical device industry, emphasizing the lack of a clear pathway for physicians to enter the industry and the trial and error involved in his journey. He highlights how skills in reading, writing, and communicating, honed through his literature studies, became invaluable in his industry role, especially in engaging with engineers and handling regulatory submissions, R&D, and mergers and acquisitions. Ashley reflects on the personal growth and improved family life resulting from his career shift, underlining the importance of physicians being open to unconventional career paths for fulfillment and balance.
Bios:Dr. Cobin Soelberg: A dedicated anesthesiologist with a passion for exploring diverse perspectives in medicine. With a background in philosophy, Dr. Soelberg brings a unique approach to patient care and medical practice, emphasizing critical thinking and effective communication.
Dr. Matt Ashley: A private practice urologist turned associate medical director at Teleflex, Dr. Ashley has navigated the transition from clinical practice to the medical device industry. With a foundation in comparative literature, he leverages his skills in analysis, communication, and innovation to bridge gaps between clinical practice and industry, aiming to improve patient care through medical advancements.
Timestamps:00:00.492: Introduction of Dr. Cobin Soelberg and his guest, Dr. Matt Ashley. Soelberg outlines the purpose of today’s conversation: discussing Ashley’s transition from clinical practice to working in the industry.
00:34.572: Dr. Matt Ashley expresses excitement about sharing his journey, highlighting the lack of a well-defined path for physicians moving into industry roles.
01:07.34: Dr. Soelberg mentions the shared background in non-medical undergraduate studies and how it has influenced their medical careers.
01:42.06: Dr. Ashley discusses his late decision to enter medicine after an undergrad in comparative literature and how this background became valuable in his industry role.
03:34.348: Dr. Soelberg points out the unique value of their humanities backgrounds in their medical careers.
04:07.148: Dr. Ashley describes his current role as an associate medical director at Teleflex, highlighting his diverse responsibilities.
06:12.556: A reflection on Dr. Ashley's noticeable happiness and engagement in his new role compared to traditional clinical work.
06:58.988: Dr. Ashley discusses the process and personal insights leading to his industry role, emphasizing the importance of enjoying his work.
09:45.164: The initial stages of Dr. Ashley's transition, involving increasing involvement in industry-related work alongside clinical practice.
10:31.404: Dr. Ashley reflects on the realization that he needed to make a change, leading to his application for the associate medical director position.
12:40.3: The conversation delves into the specifics of how Dr. Ashley managed to negotiate a new working arrangement that accommodated his industry role.
14:52.236: Discussion on the misconceptions and realities of physician compensation in industry roles versus clinical practice.
18:25.964: Insights into the negotiation process with his clinical employer to find a flexible, mutually beneficial working arrangement.
21:14.636: The finalization of a new working model that allowed Dr. Ashley to balance his clinical and industry roles effectively.
23:29.068: Dr. Soelberg and Dr. Ashley discuss the positive outcomes of their negotiation and understanding the levers of flexibility.
24:08.044: Dr. Ashley shares the positive impact of his career change on his personal life and family dynamics.
27:26.304: A deeper reflection on the personal realizations and adjustments made in balancing work and family life.
29:43.84: Dr. Ashley emphasizes the potential for physicians to contribute to the industry based on current clinical practice and the underrepresentation in this area.
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