Dr Josh Case on a career as a software developer

In this episode of CCIM, host Elise Putt interviews Dr Josh Case, who has found a unique career path that combines his passion for medicine with his expertise with software engineering. Josh works as a locum doctor a few days a month in various locations across Australia and also runs a company called Go Locum, which is a medical workforce marketplace aimed at making the locum work industry more efficient and accessible for doctors.During the conversation, Josh shares his background and journey, starting from his upbringing in Melbourne and his decision to pursue medicine after being inspired by the concept of physiology. He discusses his time at the University of Queensland and the initial worries he had about missing out on other experiences while focusing on his career.However, Josh's perspective changed over the years, and he now emphasises the importance of trying something different to protect against burnout and challenges in the medical profession. He shares his decision to reduce his clinical hours and pursue health tech part-time, describing the various software projects he has developed and maintained to improve workflow in hospitals.Josh also talks about the founding of his company, Go Locum, and the challenges and successes they have experienced. He speaks of the importance in creating maintainable software, and discusses the unique model they have adopted, prioritising flexibility and freedom in their work-life balance.Throughout the episode, Josh provides valuable insights into the intersection of clinical medicine and software engineering, encouraging clinicians to consider new career opportunities without completely giving up on their aspirations. His story serves as inspiration for those looking to make a difference through innovation in healthcare.To hear more inspiring stories and valuable insights from creative careers in medicine, make sure to subscribe to CCIM. Join our Facebook community and subscribe to our newsletter to stay up to date with the latest episodes and resources.Subscribe: https://creativecareersinmedicine.com/Join our Facebook community: https://www.facebook.com/CreativeCareersInMed/The CCIM Podcast is a proud member of the Talking HealthTech Podcast Network - the premier audio destination for cutting-edge insights and thought leadership in healthcare delivery, innovation, digital health, healthcare ICT, and commercialization. Learn more at www.talkinghealthtech.com/podcast/network.