Today we are joined by Dr. Aditi Joshi, a telehealth and digital health expert.
Aditi studied and worked in The US, starting in emergency medicine and then took opportunities to research and build telehealth practices, well before telehealth was understood. She was an early adopter and leader in this field.
She is now a global digital health consultant, an author, speaker and practicing emergency physician.
As the co-creator of the widely adopted Telehealth Success Framework, Aditi has helped shape how hospitals, health systems, and policymakers approach virtual care.
She is the founder of Nagamed Consulting, where she advises health systems, and startups on telehealth implementation, digital health strategy and more
So let’s dive in with Dr. Joshi as she shares how she navigated her own forks in the road—from emergency medicine to leading innovation in the telehealth field and also making decisions when to stop and make big personal decisions and changes in her life. We speak with her from her new home in Paris.
Key moments in the podcast:
02:37 Rapid Fire Questions with Dr. Aditi Joshi
08:58 Journey into Medicine: Early Influences and Decisions
12:07 Studying Abroad: Broadening Perspectives
15:52 Mentors and Community Support in Medicine
18:32 Transition to Digital Health: From Burnout to Telemedicine
25:16 Exploring Telemedicine Opportunities
25:53 Lessons from On-Demand Experience
26:45 The Importance of Telemedicine Standards
29:50 Navigating the COVID-19 Pandemic
34:26 Transitioning from Jefferson
42:24 Embracing New Opportunities
47:26 Golden Nuggets of Wisdom
Here is what stays with us from this conversation:
🌱 The Courage to Navigate Uncharted Paths
Trusting the Unseen Journey: Letting go of a fixed plan can open the door to unexpected opportunities. Aditi’s story reminds us that profound career shifts often begin with uncertainty—and that’s where possibility lives.
Breaking Free from the Grip of Fear: Fear can quietly hold us back from reimagining our lives. Stepping beyond it requires courage—but on the other side lies transformation, purpose, and often, joy.
The Power of the Pause: Moments of stillness are not empty—they're fertile ground. Intentional breaks can offer the clarity and perspective needed to make wiser, more aligned choices.
📚 The Ever-Expanding Tapestry of Knowledge
No Learning is Ever Wasted: Even the most unexpected skills or experiences can later become invaluable. Knowledge—academic or intuitive—has a way of resurfacing when the moment is right.
Doing the Hard Yards:Immersing yourself deeply in the fundamentals of a new field builds resilience, competence, and confidence. There’s no shortcut to mastery—just meaningful effort.
Grounding Policy in Practice: Effective healthcare policy needs voices that have walked the floor. Real-world clinical experience brings grounded insight to abstract systems thinking.
💡 Forging the Future of Healthcare: Resilience in Digital Transformation
Democratising Understanding: The Pandemic as Catalyst: COVID-19 brought technology to the forefront of healthcare—fast-tracking adoption and making it familiar to patients, providers, and policymakers alike.
The Rhythm of Innovation: Embracing the Backslide: After rapid growth often comes regression. It’s not failure—it’s recalibration. The dip can be part of embedding lasting, sustainable change.
Emergency Medicine: A Hidden Bridge to Innovation: The high-stakes world of emergency medicine demands agility, rapid thinking, and comfort with the unknown—traits that align perfectly with the needs of tech innovation.
🌿 Designing a Life of Intent: Beyond the Professional Grind
Savoring Everyday Beauty: Life isn’t just about speed or output. Finding beauty in small moments—walking slowly, observing your surroundings—can be a powerful act of reclaiming presence.
Healing Through Expression: Creative acts like writing offer more than self-expression—they're tools for healing. In burnout’s wake, they help us reconnect, reflect, and reimagine.
Global Roots, Equity-Driven Vision: Early encounters with inequality shape a deep commitment to justice. Aditi’s childhood experiences fuel her dedication to equitable healthcare in a digital age.
🤝 The Collective Ascent: Growing Through Community
No One Does It Alone: Behind every personal or professional turning point is a web of support. Classmates, mentors, and peers often become lifelines on the journey.
Leadership as Steady Presence: Great leaders aren't just strategic—they’re calm, generous, and human. Their way of showing up can leave a lasting mark on how others choose to lead.
Networks That Grow With You: Support systems shift as we grow. Recognising and nurturing evolving connections is part of thriving through life's ever-changing chapters.
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Produced by Rajeev Nedumaran of Studior.
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