Chief Medical TRUST Officer

In this episode of the Fire Chief Podcast, host Lee Scheinbart interviews Dr. Austin Chang, an interventional gastroenterologist and Chief Medical Officer at Medtronic. They discuss Dr. Chang's journey in healthcare, the importance of patient education, and the role of social media in disseminating medical information. Dr. Chang talks about his book about gut health, the challenges of navigating the healthcare ecosystem, and the need for healthcare professionals to engage with social media to rebuild trust in medicine. In this conversation, Austin and Lee discuss the evolving landscape of medical education, the impact of social media on health communication, and the transition from clinical practice to industry roles. They explore the importance of critical thinking in medicine, the challenges of engaging audiences in an attention-driven economy, and the future of healthcare and the complexity of future systems.  The discussion also emphasizes the need for physician leaders to navigate complexity and the value of networking and self-reflection in career transitions.