If you thought a domestic locum tenens assignment was an adventure, just wait until you get a taste for international. Imagine all the perks of working locums… but imagine them somewhere like New Zealand, the Caribbean, Canada, or the Pacific Islands. Not only will you be immersed in the local culture, but you’ll also get to see the clinical side of the culture, too.
We’re not here to sugarcoat this. It can be. That’s why we strongly (like, super-strongly) recommend going with a qualified, bona fide international locums agency. With the right support, you can focus on the adventure and leave many of the logistics for an agency like Global Medical Staffing to handle.
International locums can be complex. That is exactly where Global Medical Staffing stands apart. As pioneers of international locum tenens since the early 1990s, they helped pave the way for physicians to practice beyond U.S. borders and have years of experience doing so.
They know how to navigate the details others can't, like licensing, credentialing, and all the on-the-ground logistics—making assignments seamless. Today, they are the largest locums tenens agency for international locums, and they also staff locums here in the states.
Country specific licensing and credentialing
Immigration and visa processes
Travel
Housing, family logistics, and even pet logistics
International malpractice coverage
We know, we know; it can seem like a lot. But when you turn to the pros, they will walk you through every step and do as much of the legwork as possible. This is why countless physicians choose to practice international locums with Global Medical Staffing.
Enough from us. Hear about international locums from physicians like you on the locumstory podcast.
In case you haven’t heard us mention this enough, we strongly recommend an international locums agency, in particular, Global Medical Staffing. They can help answer any more questions, send you open international job options, walk you through country-specific requirements, outline timelines, and help determine if international locums fits your goals.
Still have questions? Check out these helpful resources from Global Medical Staffing:
