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The cost of living for international locums: What to expect
Interested in working locum tenens outside of the U.S.? Here’s a helpful comparison of the cost of living in different countries around the world.
Category: Locum Tenens
How to be a doctor abroad: Take an international sabbatical
Physicians have a variety of options to work as a doctor in another country. Here’s your guide to make an international sabbatical a reality.
6 things locum tenens physicians need to know about taxes
Although locum tenens taxes can be complicated, particularly for physicians on assignment abroad, these 6 tips should help you get started.
What countries hire locum tenens physicians?
The ever-growing international locums market provides numerous opportunities for professional growth — and, of course, adventure.
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 a locum tenens assignment abroad.
Understanding international malpractice coverage
An in-depth look at how malpractice works in other countries when you are working an international locum tenens assignment.
Global Medical Staffing celebrates Pride Month with two locum doctors
In honor of Pride month, here are the stories of two of our doctors from the LGBTQIA+ community who tell us what Pride means to them.
Love and locums: Two stories of new and enduring relationships
For physicians who work locum tenens, maintaining a healthy and happy relationship may seem difficult. But sometimes it works beautifully. See how.
International locum tenens 101: A beginner’s guide
This guide for beginners will give you everything you need to know to get started on your first international locum tenens adventure.
10 things to know about practicing medicine overseas
Practicing medicine overseas can reinvigorate you — and your career . These 10 steps can help make the process as smooth and painless as possible.
How to take an international sabbatical from your practice
If you’re struggling with exhaustion or burnout, a physician sabbatical can help you recharge and revitalize your career in medicine.
From Kenya to New Zealand: Family medicine doc embraces a global mindset
Family medicine physician Dr. Samantha Conroy shares why she enjoys learning new ways of practicing medicine with a global mindset.
What’s in a locum tenens agreement?
Physicians who work locum tenens with Global Medical are independent contractors. Learn about what’s in Global’s locum tenens agreement.
7 key ways GMS is different from other staffing agencies
What makes one staffing agency different from the others? At Global Medical Staffing, it starts with the people. But it doesn’t end there.
10 myths about taking international locums assignments
Worried about the logistics of travel and being away from home for an extended period? It’s time to debunk the myths about international locums.