Episode 12: Dr Alice McGee on Rebuilding After Burnout, Breaking into FemTech, and Turning a Setback into a Startup

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Out Of Programme

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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.

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Episode 12: Dr Alice McGee on Rebuilding After Burnout, Breaking into FemTech, and Turning a Setback into a Startup

Out Of Programme

46 minutes 20 seconds

2 months ago

Episode 12: Dr Alice McGee on Rebuilding After Burnout, Breaking into FemTech, and Turning a Setback into a Startup

What happens when a torn ligament becomes the turning point in your clinical career?

In this episode, we speak with Dr Alice McGee – a former obstetrics trainee who left traditional training behind to found Mara Health, advise global FemTech companies like Flow, and lead one of the fastest-growing communities for emerging health tech leaders, GXGN.

Alice opens up about the identity crisis that came with leaving medicine, how she cold-DM’d her way into consulting from her sofa in Aberdeen, and why tenacity, not connections, was her biggest asset.

We dive into:
💡 Rebuilding confidence after burnout and injury
🚺 Breaking into FemTech without a network
🏢 Starting Mara Health and finding your niche
🧠 Imposter syndrome, rejection therapy, and LinkedIn visibility
🌱 Launching the Your Next Move newsletter and chairing GXGN

If you're questioning the status quo or looking for your next move, Alice’s story is a blueprint in courage, community, and career reinvention.

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