Episode 23: Creating Your Own Path in Medicine
Dr. Naomi speaks with Dr. Alannah Mack, a fellow at UCLA Biodesign where she’s designing novel and innovative solutions to tackle some of health care’s most challenging critical needs. They discuss what led to Dr. Mack’s decision to pursue a career in biodesign and how she’s decided to take an unconventional approach to practicing medicine to be able to build her dream life as she continues along her career.
Host: Dr. Naomi Lawrence-Reid
Guest: Dr. Alannah Mack
Producer: Jay Del Turco
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Dr. Alannah Mack is a MD/MBA graduate from Howard University College of Medicine and School of Business. A visionary healthcare innovator, she currently serves as a Biodesign Fellow at UCLA and is the Founder of DoctorFlow, a Pharrell Williams Black Ambition Prize award-winning startup. Blending her clinical expertise with business acumen, Dr. Mack chose a non-traditional path after medical school, focusing on revolutionizing healthcare through cutting-edge technology.
Her work spans a wide range of innovations, from medical devices to digital health solutions, integrating both hardware and software to enhance patient care and empower healthcare professionals. Opting not to pursue residency was a pivotal decision, but it has allowed Dr. Mack to live her dream of transforming the healthcare landscape. She’s excited for the journey ahead and eager to continue making a meaningful impact.
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