Dr Paul Eleftheriou on a career as a healthcare consultant

In this episode of the Creative Careers in Medicine (CCIM) podcast, Dr Elise Putt speaks with Dr Paul Eleftheriou, Principal Consultant and Co-Lead of Digital Health at Nous Group. Dr Eleftheriou discusses his professional journey, including a period pursuing neurosurgery and a PhD in neuroscience, before transitioning into medical leadership and consulting. Explaining the role of a management consultant, particularly within the healthcare sector, and how his work at Nous Group spans project management, strategic planning, policy development, evaluation, stakeholder engagement, and leadership facilitation with organizations across Australia and internationally.Dr Eleftheriou also shares practical advice for clinicians considering a move towards leadership and consulting, emphasising the value of clinical experience, formal qualification pathways such as RACMA fellowships, and proactive networking with current medical leaders.Exploring the realities and challenges of transitioning from clinical medicine to consulting, Dr Eleftheriou reflects on the balance of immediate clinical impact versus broader, systemic change, and the need for patience when working within complex healthcare systems. Providing perspective on project choice, ethical alignment, and maintaining job satisfaction in the consulting sector.Dr Eleftheriou’s experiences underline the breadth of opportunities beyond traditional clinical roles and the ways medical training can translate into effective leadership and consultancy positions.To get more CCIM, subscribe so you never miss an episode, join our Facebook community and subscribe to our newsletter!CCIM WebsiteCCIM FacebookThe CCIM Podcast is part of the Talking HealthTech Podcast Network, offering the latest in healthcare delivery, innovation, digital health, and more. Discover the network at www.talkinghealthtech.com/podcast/network.