Dr. Owais Durrani is a STEM education advocate, medical analyst, speaker, and practicing emergency medicine physician based in Houston, Texas. He graduated from The University of Texas at Austin with degrees in Biology and Political Science, and before earning his medical degree from Oklahoma State University, he worked at The White House during the Obama administration.
Today, Dr. Durrani is a frequent medical contributor across print and broadcast media, appearing as an independent medical analyst on CNN, MSNBC, BBC, CBS, NBC, and other major networks. In addition to clinical work in a busy emergency department, he speaks widely on advocacy, STEM education, blockchain in healthcare, and the role of social media in medicine. He is also a television host with a deep passion for inspiring the next generation of STEM leaders.
Across these roles, Dr. Durrani operates in environments where clarity, speed, and precision are essential—and where ideas emerge constantly.
The Challenge: Capturing Ideas Without Breaking Focus
Whether in the emergency department, on set, or between speaking engagements, Dr. Durrani is constantly synthesizing information, developing talking points, and capturing story ideas for very different audiences.
Before Plaud Note Pro, he relied on a mix of phone notes, voice memos, handwritten notes, and emails to himself. While workable, this fragmented system often led to lost insights and unnecessary friction.
“The biggest challenge was friction,” he explains. “Important ideas would get lost, recordings wouldn’t be transcribed, or notes weren’t organized in a way that was easy to revisit later.”
Using Plaud Note Pro in Real Time
Dr. Durrani first used Plaud Note Pro during a television show taping, keeping it recording in the background as ideas surfaced between takes. What once disappeared after production wrapped—voiceover concepts, messaging refinements, narrative ideas—was now captured instantly, transcribed, and summarized while still fresh.
He soon began using Plaud Note Pro during podcast brainstorming sessions and early-stage show development, where conversations move quickly and ideas are often nonlinear. Instead of sorting through long recordings later, Plaud helped transform those discussions into clear themes and actionable takeaways.
“Instead of recording something and telling myself I’d transcribe it later, I had usable notes immediately,” he says. “That alone made a noticeable difference.”
From Free-Flowing Ideas to Structured Stories
One feature that stood out was idea mapping, which allowed Dr. Durrani to visualize how thoughts connect and evolve. During early content development, this made it easier to move from free-flowing conversation to structured frameworks—without losing nuance or momentum.
During the production of an episode of STEM City, Plaud Note Pro became a behind-the-scenes companion. Dr. Durrani kept it recording on set and used it afterward to capture voiceover ideas and refinements while the experience was still fresh. Those raw reflections were quickly turned into a clear script, streamlining post-production and reducing back-and-forth during editing.
Supporting Advocacy and STEM Education
For Dr. Durrani, advocacy and education rely on storytelling and clarity. Plaud Note Pro helps him capture authentic, in-the-moment thoughts and turn them into structured narratives that resonate with broader audiences—whether he’s speaking on STEM careers, healthcare innovation, or public health.
“It reduced friction in capturing ideas and improved follow-through,” he says. “I spend less time searching for notes and more time actually developing content and refining messages.”
A Tool Designed for Busy Professionals
Dr. Durrani recommends Plaud Note Pro to professionals in medicine, media, education, and advocacy who juggle multiple roles and responsibilities.
“For people with demanding schedules, having a simple, reliable way to capture and organize ideas is invaluable,” he says. “Plaud Note Pro fits naturally into busy workflows without adding complexity. I also love how small it is—it doesn’t get in the way.”
