Creative Careers In Medicine Podcast

In this Creative Careers in Medicine podcast episode, Dr Elise Putt speaks with Dr Jo Braid, who reflects on her career journey as a rehabilitation medicine physician and a burnout recovery coach.Dr Braid, operating out of Orange, New South Wales, splits her time between the Central West Brain Injury Rehabilitation Programme and her coaching business. Her medical practice is centred on aiding those with traumatic brain injuries to regain their roles in the community, while her coaching focuses on guiding healthcare workers through burnout.Within her varied schedule, Dr Braid consults biweekly at Bathurst Health Service, coaches around ten clients weekly, and manages her podcast and administrative duties. Tennis remains a consistent part of her life, anchoring her weekly routine.Her medical career, prompted by her uncle’s encouragement, commenced at Nottingham Medical School. Her journey took her from the UK to Sydney's Royal North Shore Hospital, driven by familial ties to Australia and a quest for a balanced