Creative Careers In Medicine Podcast

In this episode of the Creative Careers in Medicine podcast, host Dr Elise Putt speaks with Dr Zach Tan, a prominent figure working at the intersection of technology, venture capital, and healthcare. Dr Tan splits his professional time between Australia and New York, holding significant roles such as General Partner at Aegis Ventures and President of the health tech startup Optain Health. Additionally, he serves on the US board of the Fred Hollows Foundation and engages in academic and consulting work.Dr Tan begins by sharing his journey into medicine, driven by a lifelong interest in science and an upbringing in a healthcare-oriented family. He describes his clinical years, beginning with his undergraduate medical education at the University of Queensland and subsequent placements in hospitals in Brisbane and Sydney. Dr Tan identified significant inefficiencies and administrative burdens in the healthcare system, prompting his interest in technology's potential to improve clinical workflows.Dr Tan’s acciden