The shortest workflow to start making videos as a doctor (quite literally)

Most doctors overthink video creation. Cameras, lights, scripts, editing, how they look, what colleagues will say. That thinking is the real blocker. Not time. Not skill.

Here is the simplest workflow I use. You can copy this exactly and start today.

Yes, watching yourself on camera can feel embarrassing. Yes, your first few videos will feel awkward. That is normal. Avoiding it does not make it go away. Doing it repeatedly does.

1. Create a fresh Instagram account (important)

   Use a fresh phone or a device where you have never logged into Instagram. Create a new Instagram account only for your medical content.

   Why this matters: Your first videos will not immediately reach friends, relatives, or people you know in real life. This removes the embarrassment barrier. You are more likely to post consistently when you are not worried about judgement.

2. Generate video ideas using AI (do not brainstorm manually)

   Do not sit and think, “What should I post?” Use a simple prompt like this:

   You are a medical content assistant for a [your specialty] doctor. Search widely and come up with trendy, patient-friendly video ideas that help educate people and slowly build trust. These should not be ads. The goal is to attract patients or health-interested people.

   You will get a list of ideas. Pick one. Do not optimise. Do not compare. Just pick.

3. Turn the idea into a script (high retention, simple language)

   Now take that idea and use another prompt:

   You are a medical content strategist and assistant for a [your specialty] doctor.
   
   Your goal is to turn the following idea into a high-impact, short-form video script (under 60 seconds) for Instagram/Shorts. Use the 'Hook-Value-CTA' framework.
   
   Hook: Start with a strong, curiosity-inducing hook that addresses a common patient pain point or myth.
   Value: Explain the concept in 3-4 simple sentences. Use analogies instead of medical jargon. Focus on what the patient needs to know.
   Style: Keep the language conversational, like a doctor talking to a patient in an OPD, not a classroom lecture.
   CTA: End with a simple call to action like "Follow for more [specialty] tips" or "Share this with someone who needs it."
   
   Topic: [paste your idea here]

   Read the script once. Make small additions in your own words if you want. Do not rewrite the entire thing.

4. Record using a teleprompter (no memorising)

   Download any teleprompter app. Paste the script. Place the phone at eye level. Hit record. Read it out.

   That’s it. No retakes unless you completely mess up. Minor mistakes are fine. Recording is the easy part. Most doctors delay even this. Do not.

5. Editing (keep it stupidly simple)

   Editing feels hard only because it is unfamiliar. You have two paths here:

   Option A: Outsource

   If editing is slowing you down, we can simplify this for you. You dump your raw footage. We edit it and send it back ready to upload. Starting at ₹149 per video.

   Explore outsourcing the video

   Option B: DIY

   Use the Instagram Edits app. Inside the app: Adjust basic filters, cut unnecessary pauses, use auto subtitles, pick a clean style, and publish.