Episode 3: Starting out in private practice - Coffee with Dr Phetla (Doctorpreneur)

In this week’s “Coffee with Consultants” feature, we hear from Dr Phetla from Doctorpreneur, about her path in medicine and her consulting services training medical professionals to cultivate an entrepreneurial spirit and successful medical practices. With over 13 years in private practice & a Masters in business administration (MBA), Dr Phetla is invested in consulting with doctors to build & sustain their career and the business of medicine. Doctorpreneur emphasises the importance of having a business mentor and planning a path while still a junior doctor, to begin as you mean to go on; uncover your purpose, passion and values; and determine the right time to take opportunities. We also discussed some of the key elements of "medical-entrepreneurship" and pursuing a sustainable balance between the business- and clinical sides of a fulfilling career in medicine. You can reach Dr Phetla via email at [email protected] and their website at www.doctorpreneur.co.za You can also find an engaging conversation between Dr Phetla and the Money & Medicine team on Youtube, at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xVzWQ6Xs7ng