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The Locumstory Podcast

On The Locumstory Podcast, veteran locums talk all things locums: its benefits, tips and tricks, as well as advice on working locum tenens.

You don’t have to do medicine the way everyone else does: A locum doctor’s perspective

A family medicine physician shares how she learned about locum tenens and why she decided to pursue the career option after finishing residency.

Local locum tenens: Ways to work locums close to home

Whether you’re looking for full-time work or just want to supplement your income, locum tenens can be a great option without a lot of travel.

Ask a Locum: Locumstory’s Q&A advice column 

Thinking working locum tenens and have questions about how it works? In this column, you can ask a locum, and get answers from the experts!

Need flexibility and schedule control? This doctor found it.

With a large family at home and the desire for control over his schedule, Dr. Derrick Barnes was able to find flexible career options for him with locum tenens.

Working locum tenens in semi-retirement

Dr. Marye McCroskey shares her story of rediscovering her love of medicine — while working locum tenens in semiretirement.

Locum tenens 101 for physicians: A newcomer’s guide

Learn how locum tenens works for physicians — where to begin, what questions to ask, and what to expect when you accept an assignment.

Quitting medicine is NOT the answer 

Emergency medicine physician Dr. Ripal Patel gives his advice on how to deal with pressures of being a doctor without quitting medicine.

Why doctors choose locum tenens, and why they recommend it

Feeling burned out and lacking work/life balance, these three found locums to be their solution. They fell in love with medicine again and share why they choose locum tenens.

Locum tenens 101: A beginner’s guide for NPs and PAs

Learn how locum tenens works for PAs and NPs — where to begin, what questions to ask, and what to expect when you accept an assignment.

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