Welcome to a new season of the Creative Careers in Medicine podcast! In this episode, Dr Elise Putt engages in a conversation with Dr Jeremy Robertson, who is both a pilot and a doctor specialising in aviation medicine.Dr Robertson shares his journey, working as a Boeing 737 First Officer two days a week and an Aviation Medical Officer three days a week. His role as a First Officer which is the second in command of the aircraft, while as an Aviation Medical Officer that focuses on pilot medical checks and clearances.His career initially took him to Qantas, where he served as a Boeing 767 First Officer. However, after being diagnosed with type 1 diabetes in 2010, Dr Robertson had to give up his commercial pilot medical certification, leading him to reevaluate his career path.Dr Robertson then explored medicine. He passed the GAMSAT and entered Sydney University to study medicine. His interests led him to pursue GP training for better control over work hours.Despite these challenges, he remained passionate about flying, maintaining his skills and eventually regaining his Class 1 medical certificate. Leveraging precedents from the UK and Canada, he convinced the Civil Aviation Safety Authority (CASA) to allow insulin-dependent pilots to fly under specific conditions, using Continuous Glucose Monitors (CGMs).His persistence not only reinstated his own flying career but also paved the way for other pilots with diabetes. His advocacy has positively impacted everyone who can now pursue their aviation careers while managing their medical conditions.To get more CCIM, subscribe so you never miss an episode, join our Facebook community and subscribe to our newsletter![CCIM Website](https://creativecareersinmedicine.com/)[CCIM Facebook](https://www.facebook.com/CreativeCareersInMed/)The CCIM Podcast is part of the Talking HealthTech Podcast Network, offering the latest in healthcare delivery, innovation, digital health, and more. Discover the network at [www.talkinghealthtech.com/podcast/network](www.talkinghealthtech.com/podcast/network).

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