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Setting Up an Overseas ENT Career

with Dr. Ananya Majumder

How hard is it to move your medical practice across the globe? In this episode of BackTable ENT, otolaryngologist Dr. Ananya Majumder discusses her transition from practicing in Fort Worth, Texas to becoming a consultant otolaryngologist at North Shore Hospital in Auckland, New Zealand with host Dr. Gopi Shah.

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Ep 230 Setting Up an Overseas ENT Career with Dr. Ananya Majumder

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Dr. Ananya Majumder

Dr. Ananya Majumder is an otolaryngologist practicing at the University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center in Fort Worth, Texas.

Dr. Gopi Shah

Dr. Gopi Shah is a pediatric otolaryngologist and the co-host of BackTable ENT.

Synopsis

They explore Dr. Majumder’s career journey, the factors that led her to move abroad, the process of obtaining medical licensing and a visa in New Zealand, and the differences in medical practice and work culture between the U.S. and New Zealand. Dr. Majumder also shares insights into her daily routine, the challenges she faced during the transition, and the benefits of international experience in the medical field.

Timestamps

00:00 - Introduction
01:40 - Journey to New Zealand & Navigating Medical Licensing
08:26 - Understanding the Healthcare System
15:24 - Residency and Training Differences
21:37 - Visa Process and Moving
28:49 - Daily Practice in New Zealand
29:44 - Clinic Workflow Differences & Operating Room Culture
37:14 - Patient Relationships and Challenges
42:42 - Professional and Personal Growth
48:02 - Final Thoughts and Advice

Resources

Dr. Ananya Majumder
https://www.enthealth.org/find-ent/ananya-majumder/

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