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From ER to Executive: Scaling Startups and Redefining Physician Leadership
with Dr. Pam Sullivan

Episode 20 · June 4, 2025 · 33 min

Hosted by Alison Curfman, MD

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Show notes

In this episode of the Startup Physicians podcast, Dr. Pam Sullivan shares her unique journey from physical therapy to emergency medicine and ultimately to leadership roles in healthcare startups. She discusses the challenges and opportunities she faced as a woman in medicine, her transition into leadership, and her pivotal experiences in scaling operations at Landmark. Dr. Sullivan emphasizes the importance of mentorship, the need for adaptability in startups, and offers valuable advice for physicians considering career changes.

Episode Highlights

00:00Introduction to Startup Dynamics

02:24Pam Sullivan's Unique Career Path

07:37Transitioning to Leadership Roles

12:57The Journey into Startups

16:50Scaling Operations in Startups

20:23Lessons from the Urgent Care Experience

26:45Advice for Physicians Considering Career Changes

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