Brian Wang: Strategy, Self-Reflection and Hard Work

In this episode of The HLA Ripple Effect podcast, physician and academic Brian Wang talks about his wide-ranging professional journey. Wang reflects on his medical training at Cambridge and Imperial, his three-year PhD in cardiovascular sciences, and his upcoming role as an Academic Clinical Fellow in cardiology at Oxford. A significant part of the conversation centres on the creation and growth of Intermed School, a charity dedicated to widening participation and offering free mentorship to students aspiring to healthcare careers. Wang explains how his time as an HLA Scholar shaped his leadership abilities, particularly in strategic planning, volunteer recruitment, and the development of a sustainable organisational structure. Throughout the interview, he highlights themes of self-reflection, honesty, and disciplined hard work as the foundations of his professional development. He also shares insights from his recent clinical placement in Jersey, where he worked as a cardiology fellow before beginning his specialist training.