Med Tech Talks Ep. 72: Geof Auchinleck Pt. 2

Engineers vs. Doctors. Is it actually that big of a conflict? Geof Auchinleck certainly does not agree. According to him, the two professions need to work very closely together for the increment of the healthcare system at large.

On part 2 of Med Tech Talks with Geof Auchinleck, he and our Geoff discuss his professional journey as a biomedical engineer, how he came to co-found Claris Healthcare, and the impact that it aims to create in countries with ageing populations.

Timestamps:

02:04-03:38 - Did the involvement of engineers ever irk the physicians? Geof gives his honest opinion about it.

03:39-04:38 - Geof’s “scotch-less” definition of biomedical engineering, for a five-year-old.

04:39-06:32 - The level of involvement of physicians in the process of biomedical engineers to improve the healthcare system.

06:35-08:03 - Geof’s professional journey- from Neoteric to retirement, and then coming out of retirement and founding Claris Healthcare.

08:04-14:52 - The innovative story of Claris Healthcare, from the co-founder himself.

14:53-16:19 - Geof explains the business behind Claris, and all it’s creativity to keep seniors informed about their health.

16:20-18:55 - Geof tells us about the personal gratification and his moments of pride in his line of work.

18:57-21:15 - One eye on the future - Geof’s intrigue with AI and its impact in the years to come.