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Ep. 230 Setting Up an Overseas ENT Career with Dr. Ananya Majumder

Ep. 230 Setting Up an Overseas ENT Career with Dr. Ananya Majumder

Update: 2025-07-08
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How hard is it to move your medical practice across the globe? In this episode of BackTable ENT, otolaryngologist Dr. Ananya Majumder discusses her transition from practicing in Fort Worth, Texas to becoming a consultant otolaryngologist at North Shore Hospital in Auckland, New Zealand with host Dr. Gopi Shah.



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SYNPOSIS



They explore Dr. Majumder’s career journey, the factors that led her to move abroad, the process of obtaining medical licensing and a visa in New Zealand, and the differences in medical practice and work culture between the U.S. and New Zealand. Dr. Majumder also shares insights into her daily routine, the challenges she faced during the transition, and the benefits of international experience in the medical field.



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TIMESTAMPS



00:00 Introduction
01:40 Journey to New Zealand & Navigating Medical Licensing
08:26 Understanding the Healthcare System
15:24 Residency and Training Differences
21:37 Visa Process and Moving
28:49 Daily Practice in New Zealand
29:44 Clinic Workflow Differences & Operating Room Culture
37:14 Patient Relationships and Challenges
42:42 Professional and Personal Growth
48:02 Final Thoughts and Advice



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RESOURCES



Dr. Ananya Majumder
https://www.enthealth.org/find-ent/ananya-majumder/

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Ep. 230 Setting Up an Overseas ENT Career with Dr. Ananya Majumder

Ep. 230 Setting Up an Overseas ENT Career with Dr. Ananya Majumder

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