Tune into the latest HealthCert podcast as Paul Elmslie speaks to Dr John O'Bryen about his journey to become a Skin Cancer Doctor working full-time in skin cancer medicine, as well as his experiences with building a successful skin cancer clinic on the Sunshine Coast.
In this episode of HealthCert’s GP Insights podcast, Paul Elmslie (CEO & Founder of HealthCert Education) talks with Skin Cancer Doctor John O'Bryen (owner of Body Scan Skin Cancer Clinic in Buderim, Queensland) about building a prosperous skin cancer practice.
You may be interested to follow Dr O'Bryen's Instagram @skincancerdoctor, where he posts interesting dermoscopy cases which other doctors may learn from.
The podcast covers:
- Dr John O'Bryen's background.
- Why he chose to pursue skin cancer as a special interest field.
- Education he undertook to expand his skillset in skin cancer.
- How his day-to-day work as a Skin Cancer Doctor compares to practising as a generalist, and what he enjoys about his work.
- How he came to buy his skin cancer clinic.
- Important factors to consider when purchasing a skin cancer clinic.
- Challenges he has faced in operating the clinic.
- How he balances patient care with the business and admin aspects of running a clinic.
- How his clinic stays up to date with advancements in skin cancer detection and treatment.
- Common pitfalls and mistakes he sees other clinic owners make (and that he has made himself) and how can they be avoided.
- Rewarding aspects of owning and operating a skin cancer clinic.
- Advice for doctors looking to start/buy their own skin cancer practice.
Hear all this and more in the full podcast below.
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