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Giving back on a medical mission to Thailand
How Global Medical helped two physicians use their medical skills to give back through an international medical mission to Thailand.
Author: Kari Redfield
Kari Redfield is a professional content marketing writer. She also is a novelist and writes for newsstand magazines and has had work appear in publications such as Arizona Highways, Sedona Magazine, and American Fitness. And like the locums physicians profiled in these stories, she loves the flexibility and new experiences that her unique job provides, and loves to travel. She has been known to spend weeks in the U.S. West in her Aliner, checking out classic trad rock climbs, epic mountain bike rides, and other adventures while writing from the road.
A locum tenens family adventure in Montana
Occupational medicine urgent care physician Dr. Kay Hooshmand was able to give her family a rewarding experience by working locum tenens in Montana.
Locum tenens in Australia: Practicing medicine in the Land Down Under
Australia is a prime destination for physicians who want new clinical experiences and personal adventure. Learn about locum tenens in Australia.
Locum tenens allows pediatrician to experience new places
How locum tenens has allowed one pediatrician to see new places and practice medicine in new ways as he transitions into retirement.
What to do with your home when you leave on assignment
Several physicians share their insights and tips on what to do with your house while you are away on a locum tenens assignment.
Back to the basics of medicine with locum tenens
Five doctors say locum tenens allows them to get back to the basics of medicine, with less time on paperwork and more with patients.
Why we use locums and how it has made us a better hospital
Hawke’s Bay District Health Board (DHB) has used Global Medical Staffing for hiring international locum tenens to fill its needs for about 20 years.
Q&A with Dr. Phyllis Dunckel: Her amazing adventures in New Zealand
An in-depth interview with a family medicine physician who has been working locum tenens in New Zealand on her first international assignment.
Locum tenens in Canada: Healthy living in the Great White North
As a physician, working locum tenens in Canada will give you a first-hand look at their healthcare system and allow you to live like a local.
How much locum tenens physicians get paid in other countries
An honest, transparent look at physician pay in other countries, as well as why so many doctors take an assignment in locations around the world.
Work less and enjoy a better work/life balance
If you’re a physician who wants more control over your life and a better work/life balance, consider locum tenens with its greater schedule flexibility.
How to get references for locums credentialing
Locum tenens physicians must meet specific reference requirements. Building your network will help make credentialing go as smoothly as possible.
International Locums 101: The paperwork you need for international assignments
Ready to head off on the adventure of a lifetime? Here’s a list of the documents you’ll need for an international locum tenens assignment.
How physicians with international medical experience can benefit your healthcare facility
Physicians with international experience are some of the industry’s best doctors. They are quick-thinking, culturally sensitive, and good problem-solvers.
Locum tenens in the UK: Practicing in the Old World
Live like a local while working as a locum tenens physician in the UK. Here’s everything you need to know about working locums in the United Kingdom.