Updating

Out Of Programme

Released: 2025-11-11

Free New

17 Episodes

Audio

Free New

17 Episodes

Audio

Released: 2025-11-11

Most Recent Episode

Episode 17: Dr Victoria Bakare on Starting in Global Health, Becoming an NHS Medical Director, and Founding Occuvia Health

From WHO internships to NHS executive leadership — with a startup in the mix. In this episode, we speak with Dr Victoria Bakare, a GP whose career spans global health roles at the WHO, UN, and World Bank, a leadership position as Associate Medica

Time: 47:48

Play

From WHO internships to NHS executive leadership — with a startup in the mix.

In this episode, we speak with Dr Victoria Bakare, a GP whose career spans global health roles at the WHO, UN, and World Bank, a leadership position as Associate Medical Director at Kent Community NHS Foundation Trust, and the founding of Occuvia Health, a mission-driven occupational health company supporting charities and NGOs.

🌍 How a WHO internship opened the door to global health opportunities🏥 What it takes to become a medical director early in your clinical career⚙️ Why Victoria pivoted into occupational medicine — and found her true purpose there🚀 The early stages of building Occuvia Health while balancing multiple roles and an MBA🙏 How faith, flexibility, and bold decisions shaped a career across continents and sectors

Victoria’s journey is a masterclass in designing a meaningful, multi-dimensional career — on your own terms.

🎧 Listen on your favourite platform:

SpotifyApple Podcasts

Episode ID: 1000736232556

GUID: 1e408369-08cc-46c1-8e69-c8648aa43a4a

Release Date: 11/11/2025, 08:00:00

Description

The Out Of Programme (OOP) podcast shines a spotlight on clinicians who have ventured beyond the traditional path of clinical training to forge unique and unconventional careers.

Hosted by Dr Jing Ouyang, this series delves into the diverse backgrounds, driving motivations and transformative moments that shaped their journeys outside the realm of medicine. Whether you’re a clinician curious about life beyond the white coat or simply fascinated by stories of bold career reinvention, this podcast offers inspiring conversations and thought-provoking insights that go beyond the ordinary.

Feed URL

https://anchor.fm/s/ff0b4730/podcast/rss

Apple Podcasts: Customer Reviews

No Entry