Creative Careers In Medicine Podcast

In this episode of CCIM, host Dana Phang interviews Dr Prash Puspanathan, who will be presenting at the upcoming Creative Careers in Medicine 2024 conference. Prash shares his unique journey in medicine and the path that ultimately led him to found two companies.Prash was drawn to medicine due to his personal connection as Asia's second IVF baby, a testament to the power of medicine and science. Despite initially aspiring to become an obstetrician, his career trajectory led him to explore diverse avenues such as surgical work, humanitarian trips to remote areas, and providing medical services at music festivals, sports events, and detention centres.His career took a significant turn when he discovered psychedelics, which ignited a deep fascination for the mind. This led him to transition from surgery to psychiatry, specifically focusing on psychedelic-assisted psychotherapy. Prash's current work involves pioneering research and development in the field, with a focus on leveraging technology to optimise the ps