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Opinion

December 26, 2023

I gave up being an NHS doctor to found a startup. Here's what I learned

I hadn’t read a book for years. I could barely muster the energy to spend time with my family. So, I gave it all up

Ciaran Megoran

5 min read

I decided I wanted to be a doctor when I was 16 and my father recommended that I choose a career that would make a difference. At the time it was a perfect fit: I loved puzzles, obscure facts and learning from others. 

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Ciaran Megoran

Ciaran Megoran is co-founder and CEO of Medtribe.

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