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Why Did I Become A Doctor South Africa

by Dr Yash Naidoo

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Why Did I Become A Doctor - Real Stories from Professionals Who Chose Their Path Honest conversations about career, calling, and life choices. Unfiltered journeys of doctors, dentists, nurses, engineers, accountants, and professionals across South Africa and beyond. In-depth interviews exploring professional pressures, burnout, career pivots, mental health, and the moments that made people question their calling. What You'll Find: ✨ Raw conversations with diverse professionals 🎯 Resilience, burnout & career change stories 💡 Medicine, dentistry, nursing, engineering, finance & more 🔥 Unexpected journeys (doctors → musicians, engineers → car reviewers!) New episodes every two weeks. Connect with us: 📧 info@whydidibecomeadoctor.com 📱 Instagram: @whydidibecomeadoctorpodcast 📱 TikTok: @why.did.i.become 📱 Twitter: @WhyBecomeaDoc DISCLAIMER: The views and opinions expressed by guests on "Why Did I Become A Doctor" are those of the individual guests and do not necessarily reflect the views of the podcast, its hosts, or producers. Content shared on this podcast is for informational and entertainment purposes only and should not be considered medical or professional advice.