Health Benefits of Traveling
Traveling can be a lot of fun, especially when you are going places you’ve never been to before. But, did you know that there are actually a bunch of health benefits to traveling?! Yeah, you read that correctly. Imagine having a career AND traveling the country at the same time all while benefiting your health! In this blog, we’re going to explore some of the mental and physical health benefits of traveling as a locum tenens. See...
Coping with Loss: A Physician’s Guide
Losing a patient can be unavoidable, even when you do everything in your power as a physician to prevent it from happening. The emotional impact of losing a patient can be intense and the demands of your job can leave little time for reflection and recovery. Most doctors will have to deal with this situation many times throughout their careers. So, it’s important to find healthy strategies for coping with loss. Common Misconceptions...
Packing Tips for Travel Physicians
As a travel physician, you can be on an assignment for weeks or months at a time. Packing for these trips can be stressful, especially because there’s no turning back if you forget anything. Here are nine essential packing tips to help you pack smarter and lighter for your next travel assignment. Simple Packing Tips Write a List It’s important to begin planning before you start packing. At least a week before your departure, start...
Medical Specialties with the Best Quality of Life and Other Findings
Every year Medscape releases the Physician Lifestyle & Happiness report. The report analyzes the quality of life and unique routines of physicians, and it lets you compare your own lifestyle habits and choices to others working in your specialty. As explained by Medscape, the report provides “insight from over 15,000 US physicians from more than 29 specialties, on various aspects of their personal and professional lives.” Since...
Benefits of Yoga on the Road for Locum Tenens
Constantly being on the road can take a large toll on both your physical and mental health. While eating right and exercise are very important, there are also many benefits of yoga on the road. While it isn’t as intense and sweaty as other workouts, it can have a hugely beneficial impact on your life and your health. There are a number of physical and mental benefits of yoga on the road. While they are not all blindingly obvious...