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Is the traditional academic path failing doctors who want to innovate? For many physicians, the dream of impacting patient care on a massive scale feels out of reach within the slow-moving world of grants and publications. This episode explores the alternative: the dynamic and rapidly evolving physician career paths in health tech. We're joined by Dr. Shrujal Baxi, a physician executive and former Chief Medical Officer at Iterative Health, who shares her incredible journey from being a top medical oncologist at Memorial Sloan Kettering to becoming a leader at pioneering tech companies like Flatiron Health, Verana Health, and Iterative Health.
Dr. Baxi reveals the critical moment she realized academic research, despite its rigor, couldn't deliver solutions at the speed technology could. This conversation is a masterclass for any doctor questioning their career trajectory, offering a candid look at the challenges and rewards of transitioning from the clinic to the tech industry. We dive deep into how her skills as a clinician became her greatest asset in corporate settings, the pivotal role of real-world evidence in shaping modern medicine, and the future of AI in medicine. If you've ever wondered how to commercialize a great idea to truly help patients or what the role of clinicians in tech companies truly entails, this discussion provides the roadmap. Dr. Baxi breaks down her experience working on everything from large-scale data sets in oncology to using computer vision for endoscopy in gastroenterology, demonstrating the vast opportunities available for physicians outside of traditional practice. This episode isn't just a story; it's a guide to forging impactful physician career paths in health tech, exploring the academia vs industry for physicians debate, and understanding how to build a scalable solution that changes patient lives.
ABOUT OUR GUEST:
Dr. Shrujal Baxi is a physician executive who has built a remarkable career at the intersection of medicine and technology. After training as a medical oncologist and conducting health services research at the world-renowned Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center, she made the leap to industry. She has held leadership roles at some of the most influential companies in health tech, including Flatiron Health, Verana Health, and most recently as Chief Medical Officer of Iterative Health. Dr. Baxi shares her unique perspective on leveraging real-world evidence and AI in medicine to drive innovation and improve patient outcomes.
TIMESTAMPS / CHAPTERS:
(00:00) The Rise of Physician Innovators in Health Tech
(01:40) Dr. Baxi's Origin: From Oncology to Health Services Research
(05:51) The Turning Point: Why Academic Research Moves Too Slowly
(08:49) Making the Leap to Flatiron Health & a New Career Path
(12:46) The Untapped Value of Clinicians in Tech Companies
(17:43) Scaling Real-World Evidence Beyond Oncology at Verana Health
(21:31) Pioneering AI in Medicine with Computer Vision at Iterative Health
(25:32) The Future of Health Tech & Early-Stage Innovation
(28:48) Dr. Baxi's Advice for Aspiring Physician Innovators
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