Category - Working Locum Tenens

February 26, 2025
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5 reasons locum tenens is a great side gig for doctors

Locum tenens as a side gig is ideal for things like gaining broader clinical experience and earning extra income.
Locum tenens as a side gig is ideal for things like gaining broader clinical experience and earning extra income.
February 24, 2025
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A day in the life of a locum OB-GYN

Dr. Shyrlena Bogard shares her thoughts on locum tenens for OB-GYNs, finding her freedom, and saying “no” to burnout.
Dr. Shyrlena Bogard shares her thoughts on locum tenens for OB-GYNs, finding her freedom, and saying “no” to burnout.
February 13, 2025
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From start to finish: Tips for a successful locums assignment

Practical tips for succeeding in locum tenens assignments, focusing on preparation, flexibility, and clear communication.
Practical tips for succeeding in locum tenens assignments, focusing on preparation, flexibility, and clear communication.
January 21, 2025
Healthcare provider on phone choosing a locum tenens agency

How to choose the right locums agency: Tips from the experts

Here are a few things locum tenens pros say to look out for when choosing a locum tenens agency to work with.
Here are a few things locum tenens pros say to look out for when choosing a locum tenens agency to work with.
April 4, 2024
Family medicine physician treats a young patient while a parent looks on

The top 10 in-demand specialties for locum tenens in 2024

Practitioners in these 10 top specialties for locum tenens have their pick of assignments all over the country.
Practitioners in these 10 top specialties for locum tenens have their pick of assignments all over the country.
March 6, 2024
Physician who loves practicing medicine treating a patient

Love medicine again through locum tenens

Two physicians who were burned out on practicing medicine came to love their work again after discovering locum tenens.
Two physicians who were burned out on practicing medicine came to love their work again after discovering locum tenens.
June 29, 2023
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A day in the life of a locum anesthesiologist

Dr. Ahmed Abdel Rahman shares what it’s like to be a locum tenens general anesthesiologist and how it’s enriched is career and family life.
Dr. Ahmed Abdel Rahman shares what it’s like to be a locum tenens general anesthesiologist and how it’s enriched is career and family life.
April 12, 2023
Physician laughs with colleague in a hospital on his first locum tenens assignment

How to have a great first locum tenens assignment

Two experienced locums physicians share their tips for making your first locum tenens assignment a success.
Two experienced locums physicians share their tips for making your first locum tenens assignment a success.
September 21, 2022
two anesthesiologists talking in OR

How to reignite your love of medicine: Tips from a locum tenens anesthesiologist

Dr. Lumpkin turned to locum tenens to reignite her love for medicine. Now she's telling others about it in her book, Road Warrior Physician.
Dr. Lumpkin turned to locum tenens to reignite her love for medicine. Now she's telling others about it in her book, Road Warrior Physician.