At 78 Dr Miklós Pohl OAM is still practising medicine, performing chamber music internationally, and publishing books. His Wisepreneurs conversation explores how sustained creative engagement supports professional longevity and cognitive vitality for experienced professionals who have no intention of retiring.A Melbourne-based plastic surgeon, violinist, and founder of the Australian Doctors Orchestra, Miklós Pohl arrived in Australia as a nine-year-old refugee from Hungary during the 1956 Revolution. Music has been a constant thread through seven decades of professional life, from childhood violin lessons to performing across the globe.During COVID, he wrote Music Is Medicine, featuring interviews with 28 doctor-musicians alongside his own reflections on amateur music making. The book was self-published through community pre-orders, with all proceeds going to Motor Neuron Disease research.At the Skin Health Institute in Carlton, Dr Miklós Pohl continues part-time clinical work while planning his next musical adventure at the Aldeburgh Festival in the UK.Contact: [email protected]: Music Is Medicine by Dr Miklós Pohl OAM (Amazon, Booktopia, or direct from the author with proceeds to Motor Neuron Disease research)People mentionedHazel Edwards OAM -- Author and writing mentor (Wisepreneurs Episode 43)Dr Michael Best (Wisepreneurs Episode 76)Laurie Smale (Wisepreneurs Episode 70)Chris Martin -- Professional violist, first conductor of the Australian Doctor's OrchestraRowan Thomas -- Anaesthetist, concert master for 12 yearsProfessor Benny Friedman -- Professor of Medicine, Sydney UniversityPhilip Griffin -- Plastic surgeon and violist (deceased)Tom Samek -- Artist (Hobart), book proceeds dedicated in his memoryOrganisations and placesAustralian Doctor's Orchestra (founded 1993)Skin Health Institute, Carlton, MelbourneMount Buller Chamber Summer School for StringsAmateur Chamber Music Players (international network)Aldeburgh Festival (Snape Maltings), UKLeopold Auer Festival, Veszprém, HungaryThe Barge, Brooklyn Bridge, New YorkPlease Donate to Motor Neuron Disease, Victoria: MND Victoria  Support the showConnect with Nigel Rawlinswebsite https://wisepreneurs.com.au/Linkedin https://www.linkedin.com/in/nigelrawlins/Twitter https://twitter.com/wisepreneursDownloadsEmbodied Intelligence Self-AssessmentProfessional Reputation Audithttps://wisepreneurs.com.au/free-assessments/ Please support the podcast https://www.buzzsprout.com/2311675/supporters/newStay one step ahead with The Wisepreneurs Insider newsletterAs a subscriber, you'll get:Sneak peeks at upcoming must-listen podcast episodes and guestsBonus wisdom straight from recent guest expertsMarketing tips to attract your ideal clientsProductivity hacks to streamline your independent businessAnd more exclusive insights are delivered right to your inbox!Don't miss out on these invaluable resourcesSubscribe now and gain the edge you need to survive and thrive as a wisepreneurhttps://wisepreneurs.com.au/newsletter