Global Certificate Course in Telemedicine for Healthcare Professionals
Published on June 28, 2025
About this Podcast
HOST: Welcome to our podcast, today we're lucky to have Dr. Sofia Patel, an experienced telemedicine professional and the lead instructor for the Global Certificate Course in Telemedicine for Healthcare Professionals. Dr. Patel, it's great to have you here! GUEST: Thank you for having me! I'm excited to discuss telemedicine and this new course. HOST: Fantastic! Let's start with your experience. How did you get into telemedicine, and what do you enjoy most about it? GUEST: I started exploring telemedicine a few years ago when I realized its potential to improve patient access to quality care. I most enjoy the opportunity to innovate and adapt healthcare to better serve patients, wherever they are. HOST: That's inspiring. Now, let's talk about the current industry trends. What are some key things happening in telemedicine right now? GUEST: There's growing interest in asynchronous telemedicine, where patients and providers interact at different times. Remote monitoring and wearable technology integration are also becoming more prevalent. HOST: Interesting. Have you faced any challenges while learning or teaching telemedicine, especially related to areas like virtual consultations, EHR integration, and patient data security? GUEST: Yes, ensuring seamless EHR integration and maintaining patient data security are ongoing challenges. However, the evolving technology and best practices help us address these concerns effectively. HOST: That's good to hear. Looking to the future, where do you see telemedicine heading? What impact will it have on healthcare? GUEST: I believe telemedicine will continue to transform healthcare, improving patient access, and enabling more personalized, data-driven care. It's an exciting time for healthcare professionals to learn and contribute to this field. HOST: Absolutely! With that, I encourage our listeners to check out the Global Certificate Course in Telemedicine for Healthcare Professionals and become part of this revolution. Dr. Sofia Patel, thank you so much for joining us today and sharing your insights! GUEST: Thank you for having me! It was a pleasure discussing telemedicine with you.
