Why Did I Become A Doctor South Africa
We speak to healthcare professionals to find out how, where, and why they got into their field.
Podcasting since 2024 • 18 episodes
Why Did I Become A Doctor South Africa
Latest Episodes
My Father-in-Law, the Doctor – A Conversation with Dr Gitesh Rampersadh
In this special episode of Why Did I Become a Doctor, host Dr Yash Naidoo sits down with someone who has quietly shaped his life and inspired countless others — his father-in-law, Dr Gitesh Rampersadh.A specialist gynaecologist ...
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Season 1
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Episode 17
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1:56:50
Sandton Smile, Global Voice – Dr Mark Wertheimer on Orthodontics, Ethics & Leadership
In this episode, Dr Yash Naidoo speaks to one of South Africa’s most respected orthodontists — Dr Mark Wertheimer.They explore:• His path from childhood dental fear to global orthodontic leadership• The realities of special...
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Season 1
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Episode 16
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2:09:15
The CEO Who Left Medical School – KC Makhubele’s Journey from Matiyani to National Leadership
KC Makhubele never became a doctor — but today, he leads the doctors and dentists of South Africa.In this episode, KC sits down with Dr Yash Naidoo and Dr Yak Lindy to reflect on the journey that took him from herding cattle in Matiya...
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Season 1
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Episode 15
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2:18:14
From Public Health to Private Jets: Dr Neeraj Mistry on Ego, Power, and Influence
From grassroots public health to flying on private jets with Bollywood royalty — Dr Neeraj Mistry has lived a life of extraordinary contrasts.In this wide-ranging conversation with Dr Yash Naidoo and co-host Dr Yak Lindy, he shares candi...
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Season 1
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Episode 14
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2:13:46
Elton Lau’s Wake-Up Call: What Healthcare & Business Must Learn About Life, Leadership & Growth
If your boss controls your future, you’ve already given too much away.In this powerful and emotional episode, Elton Lau joins Dr Yash Naidoo and Dr Yak Lindy for an honest conversation about leadership, mindse...
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Season 1
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Episode 13
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