October 9, 2023
2 minute video

Unleashing Healthcare Visionaries: AUSCEP's Clinician Innovators Share Their Insight

AUSCEP's mission is clear: to revolutionise healthcare through clinician-led innovation. As these incredible individuals have shared in the video below, AUSCEP is more than a program; it's a catalyst for change. It provides a supportive community, highlights the immense potential of clinicians as innovators, and offers unwavering guidance, all of which are transformative for their journeys toward success.
Unleashing Healthcare Visionaries: AUSCEP's Clinician Innovators Share Their Insight
Written by
The AUSCEP Team
Published on
December 18, 2023

At the Australian Clinical Entrepreneur Program, we're passionate about fostering innovation from within healthcare. We firmly believe that clinicians hold the key to transformative change within the healthcare sector. In the compelling video below, we had the honour of introducing you to three remarkable participants from our program who are pioneering healthcare innovation.

Meet the Participants:

  • Dr. Chaturica Athukorala: Radiologist and Co-founder of Aurabox
  • Whitney Luxford (née Hughes): Paramedic and CEO and Founder of Fit2Fly
  • Dr. Dilip Gahankari: Plastic Surgeon and Clinician Innovator

What They Shared:

In the video, our participants highlighted key aspects of AUSCEP that are instrumental in their innovative journeys:

1. Community & Networking: AUSCEP fosters a sense of community that transcends traditional boundaries. It connects like-minded clinicians and opens doors to incredible networking opportunities, fostering collaboration and exchange of ideas.

2. Clinicians as Innovators: AUSCEP recognises the tremendous potential residing within clinicians. It emphasises that those on the frontlines of healthcare understand its unique challenges, making them ideally positioned to drive innovation in the field.

3. Unparalleled Team Support: The dedicated program delivery team at AUSCEP deeply comprehends the distinctive challenges faced by clinician innovators. Their unwavering support plays a pivotal role in guiding participants on their journey toward transformative success.

We extend our heartfelt thanks to Talking HealthTech and Peter Birch for creating this enlightening video. Stay tuned for more updates on why the Australian Clinical Entrepreneur Program is the driving force behind the future of healthcare. The journey is just beginning, and we are excited to be part of the transformation!

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