How I Went From Medicine To Management Consulting

From Bulgarian medical student to NHS doctor, NHS leader, and now a career in healthcare management consulting — this is my complete career journey. In this video, I'll share how I qualified as a doctor in Bulgaria, started my first job as an International Medical Graduate (IMG) in the NHS, progressed into NHS management and GP training, and eventually pivoted into healthcare consulting. If you’re an IMG starting in the NHS or a doctor/healthcare professional considering a career change, this video will give you insights, lessons, and strategies to help you navigate your own path. I’ll share the challenges I faced, how I overcame them, and the skills that transferred from medicine into leadership and consulting. What you’ll learn in this video: ✅ The thought process behind studying medicine in Eastern Europe ✅ How to secure your first NHS job as an IMG ✅ Transitioning from clinical medicine to NHS management ✅ How to pivot from the NHS into healthcare consulting --------------------- Hey guys, I'm Prash - a doctor-turned-entrepreneur. I make videos about medicine, business, financial freedom and building a career you truly love! --------------------- 📌 CONNECT WITH ME ONLINE 💌 Weekly newsletter — From time to time what I’m reading & learning: https://prashladva.com 📸 Instagram: / drprashladva 📱 TikTok: / drprashladva 👨‍💻 LinkedIn: / prashladva 🌍 Website/Blog: https://www.prashladva.com --------------------- ⚙️ MY FAVOURITE GEAR: Main Camera: https://amzn.to/4670o8a Lens: https://amzn.to/41mH2sY Softbox: https://amzn.to/47N0Zx0 LED Lights: https://amzn.to/41kWBBA Tripod: https://amzn.to/4fQaKfU Microphone (DJI): https://amzn.to/4n6CRtT Vlogging: https://amzn.to/4lGW6c3 Rode Mic: https://amzn.to/4mvdIcb Vlog Tripod: https://amzn.to/4m4m3Tr Laptop: https://amzn.to/4nkSU7x --------------------- ⌚ TIMESTAMPS 00:00 – Introduction 00:39 – Key topics 01:14 – Part 1 - Medical school in Bulgaria 01:22 – Why Bulgaria? 02:25 – A-level results 04:23 – The course in Bulgaria 05:23 – Part 2 - Finding an NHS job 05:30 – My NHS job timeline 05:50 – Initial fears and thoughts 06:27 – How I found my first job and personal experience 09:04 – Part 3 - The portfolio career 09:15 – Working at NHS England nationally and corporate jobs 10:16 – Networking 10:30 – How I got in to healthcare consulting 11:49 – Final reflections & encouragement 🤑 Some of the links above are affiliate links I make money from (but it doesn't cost you anything extra)!