#209- The Postgraduate - Asad Rahman

Few disciplines in dentistry divide clinicians like endodontics, but Asad Rahman knew it was his calling by year three of dental school.   In this week’s episode, Asad talks about falling in love with endodontics, the road to expertise and becoming qualified to the hilt as an antidote to imposter syndrome.   Asad also chats about his role with the Portman group, in which he straddles the corporate and clinical worlds, and his journey to mastering the business aspects of the profession by squeezing study for an MBA into a punishing work schedule.   Enjoy!  In This Episode 02.06 - Backstory, determination and mindset 09.28 - Race 11.12 - First job 16.40 - Advice to young dentists 24.11 - Choosing and training for endodontics 33.35 - Anaesthesia and sedation 36.01 - Latest developments 38.27 - Hero-dontics 41.02 - Pricing strategies 45.08 - Corporate and clinical leadership 01.00.09 - Psychometric testing 01.03.26 - Family life 01.09.56 - Black box thinking 01.27.53 - Portman 01.40.29 - Reflections on dad 01.43.52 - Fantasy dinner party 01.46.53 - Last days and legacy About Asad Rahman  Dr Asad Rahman graduated from the University of Leeds in 2015 and has devoted himself to postgraduate study alongside clinical practice in endodontics.     He has undertaken MJDF and MFDS qualifications to gain membership in the Royal College of Surgeons of England and the Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Glasgow. He has also completed a year-long Post Graduate Certificate in clinical conscious sedation at the University of Bristol.    In 2020, Asad graduated from the University of Birmingham with a two-year postgraduate diploma in restorative dentistry.   He is currently studying for master’s degrees in endodontics and business administration.