Creative Careers In Medicine Podcast

In this episode of CCIM, host Dr Elise Putt speaks with Dr David Carmody, a child and adolescent psychiatrist, to discuss his clinical work, the challenges of managing a growing business, and the impact of telehealth on psychiatry. David shares his schedule, which includes clinical work, and working at the Child Protection Service. He shares how he overcame funding and people challenges to build a large high performing clinical team.The conversation then delves into the assessment and treatment of ADHD, highlighting the difficulties clients face in finding suitable assessments and the need for a more consistent approach among clinicians. David also discusses the goal of providing certainty for patients regarding assessment timelines and treatment processes.David expresses his passion for his clinical work and the fulfilment he finds in learning from the families and young people he works with. He also explains how his involvement in growing his business has provided a nice balance between a systems view