It’s been well-documented that America is in the midst of a physician shortage. The unfortunate news for patients and clinicians alike is that the physician shortage dilemma is only expected to get worse – a situation that could potentially lead to poorer health outcomes for many...
Being a physician means you can never stop learning. But there are only so many hours in a day, right? For today’s busy doctors, podcasts offer a way to go online and gain the latest insights on a variety of medical topics – quickly and from...
It’s no secret that an active mind and body go a long way in staving off disease and inertia. As a retired physician, you have valuable skills, and using them not only benefits you by keeping your mind and body in motion, but it helps...
No one knows better than you how hard you have worked to get to this point in your medical career. You completed your education and residency, passed all three steps of the USMLE, and participated in clinical practice. Now it’s time to acquire your license...
If you’re fast-thinking, detail-oriented, and adventurous, you may want to seriously consider becoming a locum tenens physician. It’s a fact that locum tenens docs often earn more money than those who work in one hospital setting. But before you trade in your white coat to...
The healthcare landscape of today is not what it was in your grandparents’ time. With increasing staffing shortages, a high rate of burnout among doctors, and disparities among populations receiving healthcare, there are many reasons to consider a change in your healthcare career. Becoming a traveling...
For physicians just beginning their careers or doctors looking for a change of pace, locum tenens assignments offer the opportunity to explore different practice settings without making a long-term commitment. Whether you’ve just finished your residency or are considering shifting to part-time work, knowing your...
The staffing industry is known for exceptional relationship building, and this is particularly true with medical staffing and recruiting. Placing candidates in mission-critical roles requires a personal relationship built on trust and mutual respect. Developing a personal relationship with your medical recruiter can have advantages at...
It can be challenging to downshift from a packed physician schedule to retirement. But guess what? No one says you must stop working entirely. Isn’t that the point of retiring—you get to do what you want? For many physicians, that means continuing to work—where and when...