Two of the most undervalued words in healthcare are locum tenens, which simply means “to take the place of someone temporarily.” In other words, it refers to physicians who fill in for other doctors for one reason or another.
To highlight these physicians’ inspiring journeys, Spotlight on Locum Tenens shares the ups, downs, and all-around adventures of being a locum tenens. From beginning a career on this unorthodox path to traveling overseas after retirement, these physicians have done it all, and now they’re offering insights into the truly unique life of a locum tenens.
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Serving Underserved Communities with Locum Tenens
Serving Underserved Communities with Locum Tenens
Locum Tenens & Beyond: Exploring One Clinician’s Efforts In & Out of New Orleans
Locum Tenens & Beyond: Exploring One Clinician’s Efforts In & Out of New Orleans
A Journey Right from Residency: Insights on Locum Tenens
A Journey Right from Residency: Insights on Locum Tenens
Lessons Learned from Locum Tenens: A Physician’s Journey
Lessons Learned from Locum Tenens: A Physician’s Journey
Exploring Medical Missions & A OB-GYN’s Journey Around the World
Exploring Medical Missions & A OB-GYN’s Journey Around the World
Trials & Tribulations with Locum Tenens: One Physician’s Journey
Trials & Tribulations with Locum Tenens: One Physician’s Journey
Looking at Locum Tenens After Residency: What Can Residents Do to Prepare?
Looking at Locum Tenens After Residency: What Can Residents Do to Prepare?
A Physician’s Perspective on Finding a Balance with Locum Tenens
A Physician’s Perspective on Finding a Balance with Locum Tenens
Alternative Career Choices After Fellowship
Alternative Career Choices After Fellowship
Pursuing a Lifelong Dream as a Locum Tenens
Pursuing a Lifelong Dream as a Locum Tenens
Locum Tenens: A Physician Assistant's Unconventional Alternative
Locum Tenens: A Physician Assistant's Unconventional Alternative
From the Military to Civilian Medicine & Beyond: A Locum Tenens Physician's Career Path
From the Military to Civilian Medicine & Beyond: A Locum Tenens Physician's Career Path
A Global Look at Locum Tenens: An International Career
A Global Look at Locum Tenens: An International Career
Livin' la Vida Locum: A Globetrotter's Journey
Livin' la Vida Locum: A Globetrotter's Journey
Mid-Career Change: Transitioning to Locum Tenens
Mid-Career Change: Transitioning to Locum Tenens