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76. Navigating Eyecare to Informatics from India to the USA with Optom. Preet Shah

Ukti Vora / Preet Shah Season 1 Episode 76

In this enlightening episode, we sit down with Optom. Preet Shah, a distinguished healthcare professional with a unique blend of expertise in optometry and health informatics. Join us as we explore Preet's remarkable journey from India to the USA, and learn how he seamlessly integrated clinical practice with cutting-edge technology to enhance healthcare delivery.

👁️ Episode Highlights:

How it All Began:
Discover how Preet Shah found his calling in eye care and the motivations behind his career choice.

Professional Journey: Learn about Preet's remarkable journey from being a Gold Medalist at MGM University of Health Sciences, Mumbai, to his impactful roles at Optika Eye Care and Akshar Eye Clinic.

Transition to Health Informatics: Understand why Preet chose to pursue an MS in Health Informatics at Hofstra University, NY, and his experiences as an Informatics Intern at Northwell Health.

Application Process and Course Overview: Get a detailed walkthrough of the application process for health informatics programs in the USA, along with an overview of the coursework.

Career Opportunities: Explore the diverse career opportunities available after completing a health informatics degree.

Fee Structure and Salary Insights: Gain valuable insights into the fee structure of health informatics programs and the salary range for related roles.

Final Takeaway: Listen to Preet's final thoughts and key messages for aspiring healthcare professionals.

Along with all of the learnings check out our fun game segment "Boomer Lingo" to get some interesting insights about our guest.

Guest LinkedIn profile: https://www.linkedin.com/in/preet-shah-06564b140/

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