Types of Internal Medicine: The Basics
Internal medicine is a rather broad area of practice that includes many subspecialties. Whether you’re just starting a residency or have been working as a physician for years, it is useful to learn about the types of internal medicine. Chances are high that you’ve interacted or consulted with one of these specialties, so it’s important to fully understand their role as a physician. Whether you’re considering taking on a new role in...
How to Become a Locum Tenens Physician
You’ve completed all the necessary schooling to obtain your degree and are ready to begin a career, but now what? Typically, the next step is to find a job and settle in to one spot to begin working. Sure, you get to build strong connections to your workplace and coworkers. But what if you’re searching for something a little more unpredictable? If setting down roots doesn’t seem like the ideal scenario for you, then consider becoming...
When Should A Doctor Retire | The Big Question
For most of us, the idea of retirement sounds fabulous. You have a lot more time to spend with your family, you’re relieved of your incredibly hectic schedule, and you no longer receive those after-hours emergency calls. But many physicians still struggle with the dilemma of when to retire. Sure, retirement may seem like a great milestone in the golden years of your life. However, many newly retired physicians quickly...
Don’t Hang Up Your Stethoscope: Jobs for Retired Physicians
Retirement for many means the blissful end to a long and dreadful job. However, for doctors, leaving behind a fulfilling, heroic, life-saving career can sometimes leave you feeling empty. If you are not quite ready to permanently hang up your white coat and stethoscope, you may want to consider trying out a locum tenens position. Having more freedom in your career, alleviating the physician shortage, and reentering the practice makes...
Physician-Assisted Suicide: Dying with Dignity
Keeping people healthy and preventing pain is foundational in healthcare but what does that mean in the case of immense irreversible suffering? Is it ethical for a doctor, to be life’s final steward? What’s the case for Physician-Assisted Suicide? Physician-Assisted Suicide Debate in 5 Minutes For the terminally ill does there come a time that choosing to leave this life becomes appropriate? Unfortunately, if you’re not on...
Locum Tenens and COVID-19 | What Do You Need to Know?
We know that these are challenging and unsettling times. We are all in uncharted territory, especially those of you who are working on the front lines in healthcare. As a locum tenens physician, you probably have a lot of questions surrounding how this crisis is going to affect your current and upcoming contracts. Here is a breakdown of some questions about locum tenens and COVID-19, and the best answers we can give you at the moment....